Day 166: Dol-de-Bretagne (Cycle/Drive)
Well, that's it, just about done! Today was my last day of cycling on this current adventure in Continental Europe (Spain and France). Group photo, taken at the outskirts of Fougéres:
Well, that's it, just about done! Today was my last day of cycling on this current adventure in Continental Europe (Spain and France). Group photo, taken at the outskirts of Fougéres:
A short ride to "A La Bonne Place" in Montaudin for lunch, where the food was very good. Our "official" ride started and ended at the local care home
6AM rise, breakfast, put on cycling gear, load bikes on to car bike rack and depart at 06:53 for St Malo with Rachael at the wheel, Michael riding shotgun and me sat
Today's ride took us past the Basilica of Our Lady of Hope in Pontmain, which was built in response to the reported apparition of the Virgin Mary to four children, in
Following a one hour drive, I arrived at Michael and Rachel's place in the village of La Tanniere, which is located in Brittany; approximately 50 miles East of South East (ESE)
After brunch, with a couple of stops along the way, it was a long drive to Brittany from Lyon. More than ten hours from start to finish! It was pitch black when I
Following a 5 hour drive (with a coffee stop) I arrived at an old friend's (Geppo) abode. After some fine noodles and vegetables, made by a lovely Kurd, Geppo played guide
No internet last night .... need to get to Lyon now .... post will be up soon!
Not much happening today except: * A lie-in * Drove to Alp * Bought groceries * Bought fuel for the van * Did a laundry (rescued a €1, for a little old lady!) * Did some general vanwork (tidy-up
After doing the black, grey and fresh water chore, it was breakfast time. After breakfast it was drive time, about 2hrs30min, to the Aire at Bonnieux. Twenty minutes later, just after 1pm, it
Wow, the great cycle rides continued today with 107 Kilometres of sublimeness. Indeed, there was so much sublimeness that towards the end of the ride the sublime was become mundane! . It is
Well, yesterday was looking as though it was going to be one of those good days that one looks back on in fondness and, so it was, until, at about 11.30pm, I
I rose at 05:10. The Sun rose at 06:12. I set off at 06:19. I am so very pleased that I stayed, despite the heat, to cycle today's
It is way too hot! I picked up my reserved bread and bought salad stuff before driving to Pont de Molins hoping to find shade. I was disappointed to discover there was very
Two six month cycle tours in North America, and now on my third Spanish odyssey, this is my 750th post! I brought the start of today's ride forward from the usual
Day 150,who would have thought ... only 18 days to go! Today was the day I conquered Rocacorba! It is one of the most popular Girona climbs. The first "kilometre sign"
First, I cycled through Castellfollit de la Roca: The village sits on a basaltic cliff over 50 metres high and almost a mile long, resulting from the erosion of the Fluvi. and Toronell
The plan for the day was a lazy Sunday ride exploring some of the volcanic sites within the Parc Natural de la Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa. The first stop would be the
Just for a change, I thought I'd go for a bicycle ride! The first goal was to climb number 50 of "100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Spain": Sant Marti
The main climb of the day was a ride to the summit of Mare de Déu del Far (Our Lady of the Lighthouse). As a bonus, as you ascend to the summit you
Well, the team I wanted to win last night did not! So it goes. I enjoyed the Guinness! Had a relaxing day in Girona; stocked up on coffee, which should see me through
Tonight I reside at dedicated Motorhome Parking at a rate of €25 per 24 hours, in Girona! I had hoped to park in a free "park4night" location. However, on arrival the
What kind of eatery doesn't open on a Tuesday? The kind I visited today! Based on a recommendation, I altered, as in extended, today's route to visit what was