PerancisCanal de Briare47°37’59” N 2°44’24” E
20 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
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 steepBaca lagi
PerancisMazou47°15’25” N 2°59’12” E 21 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
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 northernBaca lagi
PerancisNevers46°58’53” N 3°9’37” E
22 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
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 weBaca lagi
PerancisNevers46°59’15” N 3°9’25” E
23 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
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 theBaca lagi
Arabian NightsI hope that's a repair to Travey's BIKE bottom bracket, not HER bottom bracket. Ouch!!
Pat EslerHaha! Unless bike shops are expanding their repertoires, i think you can safely assume it was the bike's bottom bracket. Mind you, they couldn't do anything to replace the aged bracket, as they didn't have a replacement the correct length. So he just spruced up the old one, which had been complaining a bit.
PerancisGannay-sur-Loire46°43’49” N 3°36’59” E
24 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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 pathsBaca lagi
Pat Esler"Albert" went past us with the most beatific smile, I'm sure we could track him down and he'd have you!
Matthew EslerI wish I was there! Albert is living the life. I bet he has cheese and wine inside.
PerancisParay-le-Monial46°27’11” N 4°7’13” E 25 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
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 ideaBaca lagi
PerancisParay-le-Monial46°27’10” N 4°7’11” E 26 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
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 nunBaca lagi
PerancisSaint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire45°57’53” N 4°0’42” E 27 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
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 veryBaca lagi
PerancisSaint-Etienne45°26’20” N 4°23’9” E 28 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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 throughBaca lagi
Debbie LlewelynIve finally caught up on your adventures. I am sooo jealous. IT looks and sounds so relaxing and interesting. Love Deb
Matthew Esler
What a fantastic place. I wonder if they do anything particularly amazing with it. Like... giant themed children's parties or something.
PerancisLyon 0245°44’39” N 4°49’20” E
29 Jun 2017, Perancis ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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 ourBaca lagi
Kevin EslerSpray on antiseptic sounds like an "ouch" moment.
Pat EslerJust 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 NightsOh dear. Hope you are OK. Busy road?