After a typically slow start this morning, we decided to leave the île-d’Oléron and head towards Bordeaux. Before we get there we have the opportunity to see one of the less populated parts of France, the Gironde peninsula. Land of pine forests, sand dunes and beaches.
I know, I know, second time this year for me! And on the same bit of cycle path (Eurovelo 6). Oh and that’s the sun, not Mel with a helmet light on backwards.
Well, I think I just heard the last reverberation of the fat ladies dulcet tones, so I guess that means that the challenge is over, and it’s time to head off into the tunnel for the post-match interviews. So Dave, were you pleased with your performance during the game? Oh yes, I think it all worked out quite nicely. The… Read more »
Click Here for the Full Interactive Map A day of complete contrasts and first time experiences. First off, not on the bike today. Well, OK there was a little bit of biking, about 500 yards to the train station in Mulhouse, and about 1/4 of a mile across Paris from Paris Est to Paris Nord. No, the story today is… Read more »
Click Here for the Full Interactive Map Today could easily go down as the best of the trip, for the sheer sense of achievement. Three milestones added the list. We crossed the 1000 miles mark (which was the whole point of touring in the first place), we got all the way to Basel setting foot (or wheel) in Germany and… Read more »
Click Here for the Full Interactive Map After yesterday’s washout, the sun is shining when we wake. The shoes however still have memories of the day before, but not too uncomfortable. I seemed to be struggling for the word go, feeling ok but not as interested in breakfast as I should have been. Not really enough fuel for the day… Read more »
Click Here for the Full Interactive Map Ok, so it turns out that yesterday was not exactly the most unpleasant day. At least the sun was shining. After yesterday’s ‘maladie’ I felt much better this morning. Jones had spent the night taking issue with the decoration of the bathroom, but things appeared to have calmed down by the time we’d… Read more »
Click Here for the Full Interactive Map Yuk. Yuk. Thrice Yuk. Not a good day. Woke up this morning feeling a little nauseous, and wanted to blame the Grimbergen (again) had as a nightcap, but this was not a hangover. This was something brewing in the stomach that I hoped would go away. I struggled with a cup of coffee… Read more »
Click Here for the Full Interactive Map Above is today’s slightly poor mileage record, but it’s worth it. Read on. Click Here for the Full Interactive Map Check out the pictures (click the link below the map to find the images) of a particularly fine meal and unexpectedly cute pussy! And now the explanation! Short day, long story. The day… Read more »
Click Here for the Full Interactive Map Note: Video clips included today! Click on the link beneath the map, then the link to ‘all pictures and videos’ beneath the map on the following page to find them. How to describe today? I’m not sure I have sufficient command of the English language to describe it. Raptures of pleasure perhaps? Let… Read more »
