Tag: cycle adventure

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: Days 3 & 4 relaxing in the Marais Breton

August 25, 2026

After a seriously soggy arrival at our friends’ home, our wet disc-brakes sounding like an angry flock of geese, as we pulled up, we quickly showered and settled into catching up. We first met Peter and Jo, when we first rode from Devon to Provence, in 2023. Jo had contacted me over social media, kindly … More Devon to Provence by bike: Days 3 & 4 relaxing in the Marais Breton

Devon to Provence by Bike: Day 2 -Never again are we taking trains!

August 24, 2026

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!

Route planned, getting ready to go ….. Then we find out the cake shop is closed!

August 18, 2026

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!

Day 7: Rest Day in Saumur & Changing Course as the Heatwave Hits

June 21, 2026

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 our bike ride :Day 3 Exploring the Gard and finding Orchids

April 29, 2026

In the great scheme of things, Pezenas isn’t really very far from Provence, so we had always planned to have a day off, on the way across, and Sommières seemed to be the perfect place for it. It’s a beautiful little town on the River Vidourle, with a castle, wonderful cobbled streets, and a fantastic … More Join our bike ride :Day 3 Exploring the Gard and finding Orchids

Join our bike Ride: Day 2, Beaucaire to Sommieres

April 28, 2026

After a glorious evening on the boat we had rented for the night,  watching the sunset along the Rhone-Sete Canal, at Beaucaire, we woke this morning to grey skies. They weren’t enough to dull our spirits, and after a slow morning, enjoying coffee on the ‘poop-deck’, watching the day start around us, we loaded everything … More Join our bike Ride: Day 2, Beaucaire to Sommieres