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

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 13: Into Toulouse and some Rugby

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

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