Made it!
5. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After 30+ hours of travel and an overnight flight across the Atlantic we made it, and our bikes did too! Ready to ride into the city.
Forms and Tastes of Barcelona
6. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
With the help of the Hop On Hop Off bus, we covered some ground exploring the sights of the city: stunning modernist architecture, ambling and tasting our way down La Rambla and an Easter Vigil massWeiterlesen
Parks and Squares
7. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Another day in the city filled with chill moments wandering town squares, watching buskers and a visit to Park Guëll.
Cycling Start
8. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We took off from Barcelona after visiting a few more areas, including the Arc de Triunfo and the beaches. We were able to cycle on paths along the beach almost all the way to Mataró.
Connecting at Casa Abellan
9. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We were lucky to be hosted by Ceasar and Claudia from Warmshowers for 2 nights. They had friends visiting from the Basque region, but still opened up their home and a trailer in their yard for us. WeWeiterlesen
Back on the Road
10. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
After our amazing stay with Cesar and Claudia, we set off again, along bike trails beside the beach and finally some highway time too. We made it to Loret de Mar for our first night of camping.
A Castle in Tossa de Mar
11. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After some beach time in Loret de Mar, we climbed up over a few headlands and descended into Tossa de Mar, where we were excited to find an old castle to explore and enjoy the sea views. We ended theWeiterlesen
Coastal Views and Pool Time
12. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
It was a stunning ride to Sant Feliu de Guixols, rolling around cliffs high above the sea on a road with decent grades and minimal traffic given the time of year. After finding yet another park forWeiterlesen
Rural Bike Wandering
13. April 2023 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Today we finally followed a more defined version of the EuroVelo 8 route that we will follow all the way to Italy. Between separated bike paths and marked routes through small towns, it was a lovelyWeiterlesen
A Climb out of Spain
14. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We enjoyed a delicious breakfast provided by our Warmshowers host Macià and his friend Barry. We very much enjoyed learning about Macià's trips across Europe on his recumbent bike, the story of hisWeiterlesen
Tramontane = Howling Winds
15. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We enjoyed a smooth steep descent from the coll de Banyuls. To the knowledgeable (Holly), things now felt distinctly French - the buildings, shutters, road signs, cars... Then, as we arrived inWeiterlesen
Estuaries and Train Time
16. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
We hummed and hawed about what to do with the continued strong winds, and ultimately decided to carry on along the coastal route, albeit slowly. We biked along large 'etangs', or estuaries, toWeiterlesen
Canal Cycling
17. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We left Narbonne following the Canal de Robin to join the Canal du Midi, which we descended all the way to Béziers. As we searched for a lunch spot we got invited to eat with two friendly cyclists.Weiterlesen
Lots of Locks
18. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We started our day at the 9 Écluses de Fonseranes, and continued by many a lock as the day wore on. The engineering of the Canal du Midi is very impressive, with the canal even crossing rivers onWeiterlesen
Walking Tour of Sète
19. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We were hosted by a long time friend of Holly's family, Marianne, in Sète. It was a huge pleasure getting to catch up with her over delicious dinners, and we were grateful getting to stay in herWeiterlesen
Flamingos!
21. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
After an excellent break in Sète we rolled back into estuary country, with many pink flamingo sitings! We enjoyed more windy beach time, then a great evening connecting with Warmshowers hosts Jelle,Weiterlesen
Fortified Walls
22. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
We were escorted out of Pérols by Jelle, Bérangère and the whole family on bikes. After a few kilometres on the coast, we finally headed inland up the Canal du Rhone à Sète to the fortified townWeiterlesen
Theatres and Amphitheatres
23. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We got an early start and made it to Arles before lunch time, finally crossing the Rhône River into the city. Claire was super keen on visiting the ancient roman amphitheatre ("I want to go up andWeiterlesen
Les Baux-de-Provence
24. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
On a whim after seeing a photo in a brochure, we decided to make the detour to Les Baux-de-Provence - 10 kilometres extra in distance, 300 m extra of climbing, would it be worth it? Yes indeed! WeWeiterlesen
La Route des Ocres
25. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
It was a day of exploring fortified villages and ochre coloured sediments as we followed la Route des Ocres. We enjoyed the weekly market in Gordes, with great samples of olives, spreads, artisanalWeiterlesen
Backroads of the Luberon
26. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We had one more stop on la Route des Ocres, the Colorado Provençal, another old ochre mine that is now a great hiking area. We climbed to Viens for lunch with a view, then climbed some more toWeiterlesen
Up to the Plateau
27. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We started our day with tea in the trailer and a lovely breakfast with Josiane. Claire has started her photography career and captured Karl at work checking our brakes before more big days ahead.Weiterlesen
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
28. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We camped just before the beautiful village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, so pedalled up into the village first thing in the morning, only to stumble on the weekly market. It was much quieter than someWeiterlesen
Canyon Ride
28. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We pedalled away from Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, past the stunningly blue Lac de Sainte Croix and saw our first views of the Gorges du Verdun. After the first bit of climbing we met Stéphanie and JeanWeiterlesen
Into the Gorge
29. April 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We finally planned a day off the bikes to hike down into the Gorges du Verdun. We followed the Blanc-Martel trail down to the river, then hiked downstream partway along the Imbut Trail. The water wasWeiterlesen























































































































































































































ReisenderBonne route!