road cycling – Postcards from Provence and beyond

Day 13 cycling Provence to Roscoff : The Perfect Coastal Finale… Peaceful Roads & Incredible Sea Views

June 27, 2026

Day 13 and the last full day of our cycle ride from the lavender fields of Provence to the granite coast of Brittany. It has ended with a beautiful ride along the coast, with the beach at our side and the scent of the sea, in the air. It’s been quite a trip. Now we can start planning the pedal back to Provence, in a few weeks time . We’re not ready to slow down yet. … More Day 13 cycling Provence to Roscoff : The Perfect Coastal Finale… Peaceful Roads & Incredible Sea Views

Up close on the Pavé: Watching the Paris-Roubaix Challenge Riders

April 11, 2026

Yesterday was about being a tourist and sightseeing in Bruges. The rest of the weekend is about the Paris-Roubaix. It started today, with a full day walking sectors of the route, watching the amateur riders taking on the cobbles, at ‘Pavé du Nouveau Monde’ and the iconic sector of the ‘Pavé Mons-en-Pévèle’. It would be … More Up close on the Pavé: Watching the Paris-Roubaix Challenge Riders

Chasing the dawn on Mont Ventoux

July 17, 2019

A few years ago, if Andy had suggested watching the sunrise from the summit of Mont Ventoux, I would have worked out how long it would take us to drive there, set an alarm and enjoyed the drive across and up the mountain. But that was a few years ago and things change. So a … More Chasing the dawn on Mont Ventoux

Beyond the Veloroute #12 – Over the top to Cucuron

May 22, 2019

It’s been a long time since I last posted about a cycle ride in the area, that’s not because we haven’t been cycling, in fact the opposite is true. This area is so good for cycling and even though we thought we had been along most of the main routes, we continue to find new … More Beyond the Veloroute #12 – Over the top to Cucuron