Devon to Provence by Bike, Day 10: Another Day, Another Soaking

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

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

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

Join our bike ride: Day 4 , smiling through the rain

After yesterday’s lovely ride out, along quiet roads around Sommières, we felt rested and were looking forward to today’s cycle, which would take us across country, to the village of Montpeyroux, in the Herault. We were awake early again, and after breakfast of porridge and strawberry jam (which is a rather delicious combination), loaded everything … More Join our bike ride: Day 4 , smiling through the rain