Made it!

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

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 massLeer más
Parks and Squares

Another day in the city filled with chill moments wandering town squares, watching buskers and a visit to Park Guëll.
Cycling Start

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

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. WeLeer más
Back on the Road

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

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 theLeer más
Coastal Views and Pool Time

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 forLeer más
Rural Bike Wandering

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 lovelyLeer más
A Climb out of Spain

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 hisLeer más
Tramontane = Howling Winds

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 inLeer más
Estuaries and Train Time

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, toLeer más
Canal Cycling

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.Leer más
Lots of Locks

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 onLeer más
Walking Tour of Sète

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 herLeer más
Flamingos!

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,Leer más
Fortified Walls

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 townLeer más
Theatres and Amphitheatres

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 andLeer más
Les Baux-de-Provence

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! WeLeer más
La Route des Ocres

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, artisanalLeer más
Backroads of the Luberon

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 toLeer más
Up to the Plateau

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.Leer más
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

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 someLeer más
Canyon Ride

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 JeanLeer más
Into the Gorge

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 wasLeer más
ViajeroBonne route!