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 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
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
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
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!
Postcards from Provence and beyond 