Tag: cycling in france

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 8 – Beautiful Roads and a Brutal Headwind to Cognac

August 29, 2026

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

Devon to Provence, Day 7: Soaked to the Skin and a Bike Race

August 28, 2026

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

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!

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

Join our bike ride .. first turn of the wheels: Caseneuve to Beaucaire

April 27, 2026

After what has felt like a couple of weeks of ‘hurry up and wait’, we finally set off on our first cycling adventure of the year, this morning. Today we had planned a ride that would take us along La Mediterranée cycle route, to make our way towards Beaucaire for our first night’s stop, on … More Join our bike ride .. first turn of the wheels: Caseneuve to Beaucaire