What this is all about

We 'enjoyed' last years ride from Lands End to John o'Groats so much that we signed up for another tandem ride across Corsica in September with Bike Adventures who plan, organise and support these trips. All repeat customers of Bike Adventures said that the ride across France was their best holiday. So here we are and from 15 to 29th May 2010 will be cycling from Calais to the Med, going the 'left' of Paris (if you face upwards). The links tab above shows the planned route. We hope to add daily blogs and uploads when we can get wifi in the french hotels.


Day 4: Lyons le Foret to Anet 94km in 5:36hrs


Clear and sunny but chilly – campsiters said their was a frost. Off at 9 and similar terrain to yesterday. Viewpoint over a bend in the Seine, then down to coffee overlooking the river at Les Andeleys. At Gaillon walked up a street market and bought some peaches and strawberries. A long steep climb out of town that we managed fine. Nothing open for lunch or coffees in the villages we passed, so we snacked on the grass by a church with some of the others in a similar predicament. Then to campsite at Anet and through town (ornate chateau) to hotel that isn’t a patch on last nights and more motelly in style. Shorter than yesterday but still a big day.

2 comments:

  1. hudgster18 May 2010 at 22:49

    Good to hear you are still alive! Was going to txt as no updates for a couple of days - then I thought French WiFi may be the issue! It sounds like Northern France may be dead! I like the idea of snacking on grass!! Tasty? Just found out some other friends will be in Montpelier at the same time....Lets hope that the South of France is more open! Happy Cycling mes amis!! x

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  2. hudgster19 May 2010 at 09:06

    PS : I think Happy Birthday Stu must be about now! What a way to spend it - hope lots of downhills with nice meal and wine at the end!

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