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

Anticipation, trepidation, challenge and excitement filled the tent at 05:45 when the alarm went off. By headtorch, we struck camp quickly and efficiently. Breakfast would be taken later, once the sun was up and we’d got some distance under our belts. We rolled out of camp in the pitch black with our bike lights on.… Read more

A heatwave is a-coming! Hard to believe it in the cool of the morning as I was wearing a fleece and enjoying a hot drink. Still, we left just as the sun began to show itself and the temperatures began to soar. It was beautiful being out early. The water was a mirror and the… Read more

The temperature is rising! We were both up while the morning was still cool, so that we could get some distance in while the trail was quiet and the temperatures low. We followed the River Rance to the regions capital city, Rennes, but first stopped off to enjoy the views at Betton. We got some… Read more

We’ve left the luxury and comfort of the B&B and continued west into Brittany. We’ve also cut ties from the car and any other extravagances and are now operating in ‘minimalist’ territory. We always feel a little apprehensive, setting off on a expedition, but it felt especially so this time, given so many unknowns. We’ve… Read more