Fecamp to Quiberville. 35 miles plus 6. After refusing madam’s breakfast in favour of a cafe on route we visit the supermarket for water, pate, fruit, and bread for lunch. We commence the long climb out of Fecamp with its lovely views of the town. Just at the steepest point it starts to rain. Luckily […]
Month: July 2019
Cycling Day 1 what’s the time?
Le Havre to Fecamp 36 miles We slept untill 8:30 local time although both phones showed different times so we were not sure. The morning did not start well. Not only had I discovered I’d forgotten my tooth brush last night, but also the shaving cream this morning. After my compatriot had stopped gloating she […]
Cycling Day 0 Whats wrong with us?
We parked in the same dubious looking car park in Portsmouth and did the short cycle ride to the ferry check-in. After checking our passports madam took a second look at the two of us on our bikes and asked if we really needed the wheelchair access cabin that I had booked. It was difficult […]
Cycling France 2019
Ed and retired compatriot Sue are preparing for the off tomorrow. Bikes being serviced, equipment identified, magic creams located and panniers packed. I wonder what they will contain this year? Tomorrow morning it is off to Portsmouth to park the car then onto two wheels for the short cycle to the ferry port.
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