It’s hard to believe that today was the end of Part 2 of our journey, and apart from the whole purpose of travelling home, it was the only reason that we had taken this route. We were on our way into Toulouse, to watch Provence Rugby play their first Away Match of the season, at … More Devon to Provence by Bike Day 13: Into Toulouse and some Rugby
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
It has to be said that after the Orange Storm Warnings for the area, last night, we had a very comfortable, dry and cosy night in the hotel, in La Roche-Sur-Yon. The storm hit at just after 9pm, and although it wasn’t as dramatic there, as it was in other parts of the area, there … More Devon to Provence by Bike: Day 6 – Seriously Soggy into the Marais Poitevin
Day 5 of our Devon to Provence cycling adventure takes us from Bouin to La Roche-sur-Yon, with an orange storm warning forcing a last-minute route change. A day of dramatic skies, changing plans and discovering more of France by bike. … More Devon to Provence Day 5: Orange Storm Warning. Our Route Had to Change
The bikes are almost ready and the final preparations are underway for our cycle ride home through France. Everything seemed planned… until we discovered last night, that one of our much-anticipated cake stops was closed! So, with a little last-minute route reshuffling, we’re off to find another way home — and hopefully another slice of cake along the way. … More Route planned, getting ready to go ….. Then we find out the cake shop is closed!
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,
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
It feels as if today marks the start of, what is due to be, a very busy summer of adventures. Over the next few months, it almost feels as if we have so much in the pipeline that at times, we will meet ourselves coming in the opposite direction. In fact, it’s so busy, with … More Older legs, bigger adventures – This year, we’re finally off to watch Paris-Roubaix
Postcards from Provence and beyond 