Awoke to some disappointing news this morning. If we want to get back to the UK and not have to undergo a mandatory two weeks of quarantine, then we need to get to the tunnel by tonight. We knew that this could have happened and with a bit more notice, we could probably have done Read more

The bleak and misty view from the hotel balcony was of no consequence this morning. I was too busy delighting in further sleep on fresh white sheets and en-suite facilities. We checked out at the last possible moment at 10:58, to be sure that we got our moneys worth of rest and recuperation and set Read more

Despite a couple of flashes of lightning and a distant rumble of thunder, it was still dry when we got up this morning and we managed to pack the tent away while it was still dry. The rain drops arrived as we were having breakfast, but luckily, our camp was positioned under an enormous ash Read more

Breakfast on the beach! A beautiful way to enjoy the place while it was quiet and cold (I mean, not scorching). Today is looking like the last of the mega heatwave, so an early start was needed to make sure that we could have an enjoyable days ride as well as covering the required 62km Read more

Well, after having to go for a swim at nine o’clock last night just to cool down and then enjoying a colourful sunset, it was with some surprise that we woke up to find it pouring with rain! Some thunder in the night had prompted me to get up and collect in any clothes we’d Read more

We’ve made it to the seaside! With a considerably more relaxed pace, we rode straight to a small beach that we’d identify on the map. We timed our arrival to be early enough to not be busy as well as on the high tide. We were able to ride right to the sand and get Read more