Today was a mixed experience. Having seen the weather forecast for gusts of up to 45mph winds, I varied my route somewhat. Heading for Narbonne in the morning with the intention of turning inland to Carcassonne should the forecast prove to be over dramatic. Unfortunately it was correct – the wind was horrendous, blowing and […]
Perpignan to Port-La-Nouvelle
The 4am alarm clock wasn’t pretty,
Morlaix to Brest
The final ride of the tour. I was a little sad to leave Moraix. Not least because the day began with nearly 1000ft climb
Saint Brieuc to Morlaix
I have to admit to being a little the worse for wear awaking this morning. The six pints of 1664 and a late night had taken more toll than I’d realised
St Malo to Saint Brieuc
Leaving St Malo I decided to head for the shops. I’d only 48 miles planned for the day so figured I could hang around town until midday without impacting my schedule too much.
Bayeux – Coutances – St Malo
Waking up in Bayeaux on Sunday to find that the wind had dropped was a pleasure. Everything was quiet. And I do mean everything.
Caen to Bayeux
It was a slow start after a few too many beers in Caen, but after about five miles of flat cycle paths towards Ouisterham I’d shaken off the hangover.
F├®camp to Caen
This was the hardest morning of the ride so far. Setting off into pouring rain and driving wind, I was soaked within about five minutes of a big climb out of F├®camp
Le Tr├®port to F├®camp
What a difference the wind makes. Today the wind has dropped significantly and swung around to the east.
Boulogne-Sur-Mere to Le Treport 
65 miles of cold, rain and wind did not make for a happy cyclist when I rode into Le Treport.