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
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
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
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
We give up…. Not only are the weather forecasting apps wrong, but it is starting to feel as if they are actively trolling us. After a seriously soggy day in Cognac, yesterday, we looked to see what would be happening today. Both Apps reassured us that there would be no rain, so we started to … More Devon to Provence by Bike, Day 10: Another Day, Another Soaking
A wet day in Cognac meant a welcome break from the bikes, and having a moment to dry the tent. With rain falling steadily, we had a little explore and a chance to reflect in the last week and the way these little adventures are good for our souls . A slower day on our Devon to Provence adventure. … More Devon to Provence by Bike Day 9: A day off in Cognac.
Day 7 of our Devon to Provence cycle tour takes a very wet turn as we pedal from Coulon through Poitou-Charentes to Dampierre sur Boutonne. Battling heavy rain, strong winds and increasingly soggy clothes, we discover that sometimes the best cycling adventures are the ones that don’t quite go to plan! … More Devon to Provence, Day 7: Soaked to the Skin and a Bike Race
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
Postcards from Provence and beyond 