After the last couple of trips being made far too stressful with cancelled trains and having to reorganise routes and even completely change our plans at the last minute – you’d have thought we had learned our lesson- but no! Yesterday’s trip between Exeter and Plymouth was stressful enough … but today has taken it … More Devon to Provence by Bike: Day 2 -Never again are we taking trains!
Reflections on 2 weeks of cycling, on a bicycle journey across France from Provence to Roscoff, discovering that the greatest rewards of slow travel aren’t measured in kilometres but in conversations, quiet roads, and having the time to truly notice the place that we are in … More Cycling Provence to Roscoff : A journey measured in moments, not miles,
Day 13 and the last full day of our cycle ride from the lavender fields of Provence to the granite coast of Brittany. It has ended with a beautiful ride along the coast, with the beach at our side and the scent of the sea, in the air. It’s been quite a trip. Now we can start planning the pedal back to Provence, in a few weeks time . We’re not ready to slow down yet. … More Day 13 cycling Provence to Roscoff : The Perfect Coastal Finale… Peaceful Roads & Incredible Sea Views
Day 12 of part 1 of our summer cycling adventure that has seen us pedalling from Provence to Roscoff. After cycling through the heatwave, and having to adapt our rides, we finally had the chance to slow down today, enjoying a bike ride along the Brittany coast, near Roscoff. … More Day 12 cycling Provence to Roscoff: Slowing Down by the Sea
Day 11 of our cycle ride from Prove to Roscoff and a gentle day, with a slow start, an easy and short ride, and an afternoon on a beach that looked as if it was in the Caribbean. Tired, after almost reaching the journey’s end, but time to relax and enjoy the Brittany coast … More Day 11 Cycling Provence to Roscoff: The Brittany Coast, Croissants & Beach Bliss
Day 10 of our cycle adventure that has taken us from Provence to Roscoff. Today, we pedalled across northern Brittany, seeking a sea breeze and some respite from the fierce heatwave that we have had for the last 10 days. The good news is we found it and for the first time, since leaving home, feel comfortable this evening … More Day 10 Cycling Provence to Roscoff: Across Northern Brittany to Carantec: Chasing the Estuary Breeze
Day 8 of our cycle tour from Provence to Roscoff, in France and today the heatwave really hit. We have changed our route to stay safe in the high temperatures of the latest canicule, but today cycled from Saumur to Angers, through the beautiful villages of the Loire valley. A stunning ride, with lots of stops and shade too. But brutally hot 🥵 … More Day 8: From Saumur to Angers, Cycling Through the French Heatwave
A day off the bikes today, on our ride from Provence to Roscoff. With the danger to
Life heat warnings, we have replanned our onward trip, experiencing the frustration of booking bikes on trains and have spent today exploring Saumur, finding out more about its past, and its fascinating WW2 history too. An evening with the Fete de la Musique and on again tomorrow … More Day 7: Rest Day in Saumur & Changing Course as the Heatwave Hits
Join us on Day 6 of our bike ride from Provence to Roscoff, cycling along the Vienne river, pedalling into the Chinon Classic Car Rally and then along the Loire into Saumur on market day. A glorious days ride in France … More Day 6 cycling Provence to Roscoff: Along the Vienne to Chinon and On to Saumur
A slightly shorter day on the bikes, through rolling countryside, and a peaceful afternoon by the river, giving us a chance to recharge. But with a red heat warning issued for the days ahead, our journey from Provence to Roscoff is about to take an unexpected turn as we rethink our plans and put safety first. … More Day 5 cycling Provence to Roscoff; A Gentle Ride and a Weather Warning
Postcards from Provence and beyond 