This journey was much more difficult than I ever imagined. I think it’s mostly due to the heat. I had some other issues on the way, which could happen at any time, for instance, I was ill for a few days. However, right now though, I’d just like to summarize the journey from a cycling […]
Day 19/20: Tues 29th/30th July Sometimes tough but fascinating and unforgettable and meeting wonderful people! If someone were to ask me what the best part of this journey has been, my answer would be immediate: meeting interesting people. Throughout the trip, I have encountered some truly wonderful characters, many of whom appear in my daily […]
Day 18: Tues 28th July A picturesque end to my marathon cycle ride from Bibao in Spain Today is my final cycle ride, and I’ve achieved about 650 miles with 26,000 ft of ascent from Bilbao in Spain to here, Saint-Malo. I was hoping to have completed the ride all the way to Dieppe, but […]
Day 17: Mon 27th July Beautiful scenes alone the Le canal d’Ille-et-Rance A beautiful day cycling alongside the River Rance and its canal. Here are a few photo. When you’re cycling on the side of the canal, you’re cycling on what’s called the Chemin de Halage, and this is where the horses would have […]
Day 16: Sun 26th July Shady cycling on old railway lines and along peaceful canal paths Today has been a very pleasant day cycling from Bains-de-Breton through the countryside, sometimes using an old railway track. The French are good at this. I did try and follow Google at one point, but they got it wrong […]
Day 15: Sat 25th July Great ride and ran of charge for my electric bike as I arrive at my destination! Phew! 104 km (65 miles) and 883 m (2,900 ft) of ascent Finally, I’m feeling better, and I leave Nantes on Saturday morning. I’ve already got directions from the tourist office to guide me […]
Watching the TV at the hotel in Nantes, I find that there had been a tremendous forest fire on Cap Ferret in the Gironde region which I had passed though on the 18th/19th July. The blaze seems to have started on the 21/22nd July. Here are the pictures of last night from the TV report […]
Day 13/14: Thurs 23rd & Fri 24th July Further bicycle problems & I am still not well, Ugh! Today, Thursday the 23rd, I’m still not feeling well, and I have an electrical problem with my bicycle. The nearest specialist for this type of bike is miles away, so I’d have to take the train north […]
Day 12: Wednesday 22nd July Very please ride but ended with bicycle woes I left Rochefort after what should have been a couple of days’ rest. But unfortunately, I’d had an upset stomach for some reason, and I spent most of the time mooching around the self-catering apartment. I met with and cycled a while […]
Day 11: Tuesday 21st July Day 11 is a day off. I’ve already completed 418 miles, and 19,458 feet ascent. ( 674 km, and5,931 meters ascent) .A break is needed, so I’m glad that I’ve got two nights here. The place is absolutely fascinating. It’s a former French naval port, and now is a major […]
