Let’s go cycling

  • Sur La Loire

    A week on the beautiful Loire… Sandy river beaches, heat and no swimming allowed! Banned since 1969 on the Loire apparently- it’s a fast flowing, braided river with dangerous whirlpools, undercurrents and collapsing sandbanks. Looked tempting but… 10th August, A work and rest day in Nantes, with more culinary delights including a “single menu” meal…

  • Northern Ireland

    A few days of exploring the UK bit of Ireland. 1 JulyOff the boat and a short cycle to the the “Trench Farm” campsite- small, nicely equipped and perfect for the night. Shared with a few other campers including a French family of five on a 5 month cycling trip with 10 and 12 year…

  • Islands and Highlands

    23rd June, Torridon to the Isle of Skye.  74.6km and 1020m elevation, lots of rain, Max 13degrees. A big day of riding and soooo many hills!  Nothing super huge- just lots of ’em.  My legs were complaining by the time we got to Skye, that’s for sure. No need for a ferry today as there’s…

  • The Peak District

    19th MayChesterfield to Edale41km, 658m  elevation and a lovely 20 degrees for much of the day. Our cheap and cheerful Chesterfield hotel was on the western side and made for an easy getaway toward the Peak District. A biggish hill to start the day- the first proper hill we’ve “endured” so far, with much grunting…

  • Westward bound

    15th MayEly to Wisbech53km, 166m elevation, 13 degrees, cloudy and a thoroughly brutal headwind! A good night’s sleep at this quirky little place, then to negotiate the accommodation rate with the resident Mr Fawlty. Somehow overnight it had increased by £10 so a bit of negotiating, or reminding, was required. Along with an earbashing about…