DAY TWENTY… 48 miles (77 km) The bikers disappeared early, revealing a pleasing green space, leaving only the very slow (us), or the disinterested. We eventually set off at a…
DAY 19… Joncherey to Huningue
DAY NINETEEN… 60 miles (96 km) We had an early start (6.30am) as we had a long ride ahead of us. It was hard to find the way back to…
DAY 18… Baume-les-Dames to Joncherey
DAY EIGHTEEN… 52 miles (83 km) We woke to the sound of rain on our tents heralding rather bad overcast and wet weather for much of the day. Although we…
DAY 17… Orchamps to Baume-les-Dames
DAY SEVENTEEN… 52 miles (83 km) We had a slow start to the day. It was Sunday after all. We left the campsite late and cycled off to find a…
DAY 16… Verdun-sur-le-Doubs to Orchamps
DAY SIXTEEN… 54.5 miles (87 km) Sitting now in the sun at what is to be a ‘rock festival’ with plenty of beer available too. A nightmare as far as…
DAY 15… Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune to Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
DAY FIFTEEN… 48 miles (77 km) Disturbed night. My head torch came on for some reason in the middle of the night and would not go off again. I felt…
DAY 14… Bourbon-Lancy to Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune
DAY FOURTEEN… 69.5 miles (111 km) We woke early as we felt uncertain about where we would camp later. At 10.15am we stopped for an almond croissant but there were…
DAY 13… Bourbon-Lancy
DAY THIRTEEN… Rest day, at last !!! Hopefully today we will rest. It was a beautiful sunny morning but days often begin like this. We plan a spa session, and,…
DAY 12… Chevenon to Bourbon-Lancy
DAY TWELVE… 52 miles (83 km) Early start. We woke at 6.30am to pack and get ready to leave by 7.30am. We breakfasted with the family; bread, butter and jam…
DAY 11… Port Thibault, Sancerre to Chevenon
DAY ELEVEN… 50.5 miles (81 km) We left the campsite as early as possible. Thankfully there was little disturbance in the night. Managed to purchase a very mediocre croissant (almond!)…