Sully sur Loire to Briare
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35 degrees forecast so a short day was planned. We got a good early start from the campsite. The bike route took us away from the Loire to Saint Florent. There was a bit of climbing but not too steepLeggi altro
35 degrees forecast so a short day was planned. We got a good early start from the campsite. The bike route took us away from the Loire to Saint Florent. There was a bit of climbing but not too steepLeggi altro
Another very hot day forecast so we got an early start. We got chatting to a German couple out the front of the hotel. They were two months into a three month cycle tour from their home in northernLeggi altro
When we came through Puilly on the way to our hotel yesterday we couldn't buy milk for brekky because the shops closed for their midday break till 3pm. Another very hot day forecast so this morning weLeggi altro
A big day in Nevers - sightseeing, bike shop for repairs to Tracey's bottom bracket, haircut for Pat & laundromat. Nevers has got everything you need without being too big, as well as having theLeggi altro
The heatwave has passed. Forecast 26 degrees maximum. Just a few hundred meters from our hotel back to the canal path and on our way. Beautiful riding, with the first 46km on sealed canal tow pathsLeggi altro
After 30km of rolling roads - the first real hills we've faced - we hit the tow path again and it was smooth sailing.
At Bourbon-Lancy, we happened upon the local fresh marché and had the bright ideaLeggi altro
Paray-Le-Monial is a pilgrimage town. As well as having the 11th-12th century Romanesque Basilica of the Sacred Heart and numerous other religious treasures, it is the home of the"visitation nunLeggi altro
We navigated on quiet country roads the first 10km to St Yan. From there a brand new rail trail runs for 25km of the way towards Roanne - it was shady and relaxing. The last 25km, Pat had us on veryLeggi altro
Breakfast at the bed & breakfast was in our host's dining room overlooking the lake. The ride this morning was hilly but very nice. A cool day, with max forecast 19 degrees, mostly quiet roads throughLeggi altro
Riding through built up area for most of the first 25km. Stopped for coffee at Rive de Gien. Bikes were leaning against cafe window but slightly out of direct line of sight. When we finished ourLeggi altro
Kevin Esler Spray on antiseptic sounds like an "ouch" moment.
Pat and Tracey Esler Just lost a bit of skin trying to get away from a pushy truck driver. Bike was fine with a little straightening of seat and handlebars.
Arabian Nights Oh dear. Hope you are OK. Busy road?