Gordon:  We have survived "Black Saturday", the busiest day of the year on the highways of France.  Many people still take their annual vacation in August, and this was the kickoff weekend.  According to the media, the roads, hotels and campgrounds are all at the... Read More

Gordon: After 19 days of riding, covering 1150 kilometres, we are taking a rest day in Besançon.  The ride from Dole was glorious, as we followed the Doubs River and associated canals upstream through the foothills of the Jura Mountains.  At one point we paused... Read More

Gordon:  In cycling from Beaune to Dole we journeyed from a node on the travel circuit to a relatively unknown city.  Mostly due to wine, Beaune is teeming with tourists, many from other countries (we even noticed a significant American presence).  The historical core of... Read More

July 26, 2016Ruth: As soon as my sister heard we were going to France she started researching different towns that we shouldn't miss and adding them to my google map of the trip. Beaune in the heart of Burgundy,  was one of the first towns she... Read More

July 24, 2016  Paray-le-MonialGordon:  After 800 kilometres we parted company with the Loire today.  In its stead we are now predominantly following canals.  These make for lovely cycling: they are flat, lined with trees, and you see interesting things such as canal boats, locks, and... Read More

GordonWe last visited Nevers while on the Vezelay pilgrimage route to Santiago.  During that visit it was cold and rainy, and we were staying in less than ideal pilgrim accommodation.  This visit has gone much better.  The temperature is a pleasant 25 degrees, allowing us... Read More