As I begin to type this post, we’re on a train. Unfortunately not the train heading to Toulouse that we should be on, but a train heading back to Cavaillon so we can cycle home. Writing this will stop me wanting to cry and scream into the void, at the same time. The plan for … More What could possibly go wrong this time? Oh, a cancelled train!
Its been a whistle-stop last few days, but all of a sudden, we know where, when and how our summer cycling adventure will start. As ever, we have given ourselves plenty of planning time, as it starts this Friday! In 4 days time, we’ll be on our way. Let me explain why this all may … More Starting in Toulouse: Rugby, Roads, and a New Cycling Journey
Day 11 of our cycling adventure through southern France ended with a huge puncture just 20km from home, turning the final ride through the Luberon into one last unexpected challenge. Would we make it back in time for the rugby we had returned to see … More Day 11: Only one bike made it home
Day 10 of our cycling journey through southern France — a scenic ride from Capestang to Béziers, taking the long coastal route through seaside landscapes and along quiet roads. … More Day 10: Taking the Long Way to Beziers via the Coast
A sunny Day 9 cycling around the Canal du Midi, exploring quiet villages, peaceful backroads, and the beauty of slow travel in the south of France. … More Cycling the Canal du Midi Villages – Day 9: Sunshine Ride in the South of France”
Some days, like today may not be quite what we planned, but they still turn out to be rather wonderful… even in the rain, with wet feet ! After a lovely couple of days in Pezenas, it was time to hop back on the bikes again today, to continue on to our next stop, at … More Day 8: Riding Through Rain to a Canal Boat at Capestang
Today, was the reason we had pedalled over 300km from Provence to Pezenas; the May Grande Deballage in the town. We love Pezenas, and twice a year brocante and antiques’ traders come to the townto ste up theis atnds, filling the town with bustle, and lots of wonderful things to tempt us. In the past, … More Treasure Hunting at the Grande Deballage in Pezenas
After a rather lovely last 5 days, pedalling across the South of France, we are in the stunning medieval town of Pezenas. It’s an atmospheric little town, with elegant buildings, narrow cobbled streets, and we never tire of visiting. For the third time, we’ve arranged our visit around the Grand Deballage, where around 200 traders … More Day 6: Slowing Down… A Market Morning and a Walk to Caux
After yesterday’s soggy ride, we found ourselves enchanted with the little village of Montpeyroux. After a warm shower, and throwing our sodden kit into the washing machine, we ambled around the village, enchanted by its peace.. Almost every house was covered in Jasmine or Honeysuckle, and the early-evening, post-rain scent was wonderfully heady… The swifts … More Day 5: the most beautiful ride yet from Montpeyroux to Pezenas
After yesterday’s lovely ride out, along quiet roads around Sommières, we felt rested and were looking forward to today’s cycle, which would take us across country, to the village of Montpeyroux, in the Herault. We were awake early again, and after breakfast of porridge and strawberry jam (which is a rather delicious combination), loaded everything … More Join our bike ride: Day 4 , smiling through the rain
Postcards from Provence and beyond 