Last night I stayed in the guesthouse of Jean-Francios Comte – a painter of slightly racier subject matter. It was nice to have a bit…
life, the world and a bike
Last night I stayed in the guesthouse of Jean-Francios Comte – a painter of slightly racier subject matter. It was nice to have a bit…
You know the French painter Bernard Clarisse? No, me neither. But you’d remember him if you ever stayed in his guest house in Dieppe. It…
I knew the weather would be a challenge today as soon as I cycled out of my garage. It delayed my train to London by…
I don’t have a strong track record when it comes to travelling through northern France. My last continental bike ride was going well until I…
I found the 46km into Bruges a lot tougher that it ought to have been – the last couple of days had caught up with me…
When I planned the trip I imagined cycling along the bank of the River Schelde in glorious sun, passing an occasional historic harbour. Instead for…
I woke not to rain, but a nice sunny blustery day for what will be the longest ride of the trip – 120km to Antwerp.…
I have left the house for a week wearing odd shoes. It was still a very nice cycle this morning. I’ve cycled to/from Hoek van…
It’s amazing how effectively two small children can curtail cycling adventures. You may have been wondering what I’ve been doing during these last couple of…
I know what you’re thinking. How’s this going to affect next years cycle trip? I’ll let you know as soon as I have the answer.