Join us on day 4 of our cycle tour from Provence to Roscoff, with a very early start to beat the heat. Pedalling through the beautiful villages of the Indre, on our way to the Brenne National Park, stopping for a welcome and delightful lunch in a small village café. 4 days of pedalling and 379km ridden so far. … More Day 4: Beating the Heat Through the Indre to Lunch in the Brenne
Day 3 of our cycle ride from Provence to Roscoff took us through the medieval streets of Hérisson and across the geographical centre of France, in the high temperature of a canicule. Between shaded river valleys, quiet country roads, and the symbolic milestone at the heart of the country, it was a day defined by heat, yet reinforced the simple pleasure of moving slowly through France by bicycle.
… More Provence to Roscoff by bike – Day 3: Hérisson and the Heart of France in a Canicule
Join us in Day 2 of our cycle ride across France, making our way from Provence to Roscoff. Today was a brutally hot day on the bikes, heading from Clermont Ferrand through the spectacular Auvergne Countryside to a peaceful camp site for the night … More Day 2 cycling across France: Clermont-Ferrand, Quiet Roads, and 37°C
Join us on our summer cycling adventure that will take us from Provence to Brittany and across to Devon. On Day 1 we ride along the Veloroute du Calavon and the Mediterrannée à vélo from the Luberon to Nimes and then take the scenic train to Clermont Ferrand for the night. … More From Saddle to Scenic Railway: The First Day of our Summer Cycling Adventure
After the disappointment of the cancelled train, and a week at home, instead of being on the bikes, we are all packed and ready to go again. The adventure may have changed a bit, but actually it’s been good, as we will be exploring new places, on our cycle ride through France. Hope you enjoy the journey . … More Packed and ready to go for the summer cycling adventure (again)
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”
Postcards from Provence and beyond 