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

September 7, 2026

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, 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 6 – Seriously Soggy into the Marais Poitevin

August 27, 2026

It has to be said that after the Orange Storm Warnings for the area, last night, we had a very comfortable, dry and cosy night in the hotel, in La Roche-Sur-Yon. The storm hit at just after 9pm, and although it wasn’t as dramatic there, as it was in other parts of the area, there … More Devon to Provence by Bike: Day 6 – Seriously Soggy into the Marais Poitevin

Devon to Provence by bike: Days 3 & 4 relaxing in the Marais Breton

August 25, 2026

After a seriously soggy arrival at our friends’ home, our wet disc-brakes sounding like an angry flock of geese, as we pulled up, we quickly showered and settled into catching up. We first met Peter and Jo, when we first rode from Devon to Provence, in 2023. Jo had contacted me over social media, kindly … More Devon to Provence by bike: Days 3 & 4 relaxing in the Marais Breton

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!

Day 11 Cycling Provence to Roscoff: The Brittany Coast, Croissants & Beach Bliss

June 25, 2026

Day 11 of our cycle ride from Prove to Roscoff and a gentle day, with a slow start, an easy and short ride, and an afternoon on a beach that looked as if it was in the Caribbean. Tired, after almost reaching the journey’s end, but time to relax and enjoy the Brittany coast … More Day 11 Cycling Provence to Roscoff: The Brittany Coast, Croissants & Beach Bliss