Tag: canal du midi

Devon to Provence by Bike : Reflections on a Summer of Adventures.

September 15, 2026

A summer of two wheels, nearly 2500 kilometres and countless memories. From the lanes and villages of France to canal paths, vineyards, headwinds, rainstorms and finally the familiar landscapes of Provence, this was an adventure filled with challenges, laughter, unexpected moments and unforgettable places. Looking back, it’s never about the distance travelled, but everything we experienced along the way that made this cycling journey so special. … More Devon to Provence by Bike : Reflections on a Summer of Adventures.

Devon to Provence by Bike, Day 17: 1000 km Pedalled and Hello Mediterranean

September 7, 2026

Whereas yesterday left us feeling exhausted and just a bit weary, tonight we are sitting watching the boats on the Canal, at Frontignan, in a much more celebratory mood. Today has been a momentous day, on two fronts. We have now pedalled 1042km, since leaving East Devon, and have crossed France from the Coast of … More Devon to Provence by Bike, Day 17: 1000 km Pedalled and Hello Mediterranean

Devon to Provence By Bike, Day 16: Vineyards and villages, through to Capestang

September 6, 2026

Sometimes, on a long bike ride, we find we have a day that just feels a bit more hard work than others. And for some reason – today was the day. We woke with the sunrise, aiming to get pedalling shortly after 8, hoping to avoid the worst heat of the day. After spending last … More Devon to Provence By Bike, Day 16: Vineyards and villages, through to Capestang

Devon to Provence by Bike, Day 15: Canal Du Midi and into Cathar Country

September 5, 2026

We had a very quiet day in Toulouse, yesterday. It turned out that we actually needed a day off, especially having been to the Rugby, almost as soon as we arrived, and having been so excited, after Provence’s stunning win, that we didn’t get to bed until nearly 1am (which is way past our bed-time!) … More Devon to Provence by Bike, Day 15: Canal Du Midi and into Cathar Country

Devon to Provence By Bike, Day 11: Another 100km … and Onto The Canal

September 1, 2026

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

Saddlebag of Memories… Day 13… Capestang to Pezenas

June 11, 2023

Our decision to potter back to Provence, rather than trying to get there as quickly as possible was the right thing to do, as the last couple of days have been particularly lovely. Although we have still been watching the storms, we have been sensible and made sure that the rides we have planned, get … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 13… Capestang to Pezenas