Day 12 of our Devon to Provence cycling adventure takes us along the beautiful Canal Entre Deux Mers. Another long day in the saddle, following peaceful canal paths through the French countryside as we continue our journey south towards Provence. … More Devon to Provence by Bike, Day 12: Cycling the Canal des 2 Mers
Yesterday was a long day on the bikes, and all we really wanted was a quiet camp-site, where we would just relax, and get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, we didn’t have that luxury, thanks to the dogs howling in the large kennels behind the site, thumping music from a nearby van, and people shouting … More Devon to Provence By Bike, Day 11: Another 100km … and Onto The Canal
Day 8 of our Devon to Provence cycling adventure takes us towards Cognac through beautiful French countryside. The scenery is delightful, but a brutal headwind made this scenic ride much tougher than expected. 🚴♀️🇫🇷💨 … More Devon to Provence by Bike: Day 8 – Beautiful Roads and a Brutal Headwind to Cognac
Three weeks today we’ll be setting off from Devon on a cycle ride home to Provence. In this post I share how we’re planning the route, and the decisions behind choosing quiet roads, and the best places to stop along the way. Whether you’re planning your own long-distance cycling adventure or just following the journey, this is where the ride begins. … More Three Weeks Today: Planning the Route from Devon to Provence, by Bike
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
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
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
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
Postcards from Provence and beyond 