16 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
OK so here we go. After last night's sleepless night at The Queens Hotel in Bournemouth, due to an over 60's Tango Weekend at the hotel, it was a rushed start and a very quick 6 mile ride to the ferryOkumaya devam et
FransaNormandyCarentan49°18’20” N 1°14’34” W
16 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
After being told that Normandy was flat I was looking forward to a gentle start to the trip. So I was slightly surprised to roll off the ferry and be greeted by a huge hill surrounding Cherbourg!Okumaya devam et
FransaNormandyBayeux49°16’35” N 0°42’11” W
17 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
After a great French breakfast in the B&B (I'm going to eat a lot of croissants, ham and cheese on this trip!) it was an early start in glorious sunshine to head round the Normandy coast visiting theOkumaya devam et
FransaNormandyLe Mont-Saint-MichelMont Saint-Michel48°38’10” N 1°30’41” W
18 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
(plus 75 miles by train!)
Slight cheat day today. After relaxed morning in Bayeux the train was boarded after lunch (banana and Nutella crepes are my new favorite thing) for the 2 hour journey toOkumaya devam et
FransaBretagneSaint-MaloIntra MurosPlage du Mole48°38’58” N 2°1’32” W
19 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Part 1
Awoke to another glorious cloudless sky and left early to get to St Malo by lunch. The best ride so far. Completely flat, along the coast and with a slight tail wind which any cyclist willOkumaya devam et
FransaPays de la LoireLe Mans48°0’22” N 0°11’58” E
19 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
(plus 150 miles by train)
Part 2
After getting off the train at Le Mans first thing I noticed was jump in temperature. Feeling a lot more summer! Accommodation for the night was a small guesthouseOkumaya devam et
FransaCentre-Val-de-LoireLa Riche47°23’39” N 0°41’5” E
20 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Part 1
Awoke to glorious sunshine and a lovely breakfast made by Sara the host at the small guesthouse I stayed in last night. Little did I know what the next 5 hours had in store. The perfect startOkumaya devam et
FransaCentre-Val-de-LoireLangeaisLangeais Railway Station47°19’29” N 0°24’32” E
20 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Part 2
After another HCB stop sat by the cathedral it was time to change direction and head West taking the Loire Velo route to my bed for the night in Langeais.
Wow what a change to this morningsOkumaya devam et
FransaPays de la LoireAngers47°27’60” N 0°33’33” W
21 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Wow what a day. 71 miles along the Loire Valley using the 'La Loire a Velo' cycle route which tracks quiet roads and river paths whilst taking in all the main sights, chateau's and towns. It reallyOkumaya devam et
FransaPays de la LoireNantes47°13’9” N 1°33’39” W
22 Nisan 2016, Fransa ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
From a riding point of view it was a great second day of following the Loire a Velo cycle path. Flat terrain on a mix of tarmac and gravel paths and a few bridge crossings it was nice and relaxed butOkumaya devam et
Did you not want to join in the Tango!?