It began as a crazy idea whilst on holiday in France back in 2003 and within a couple of weeks had turned into a serious plan. Now after two years preparation and a couple of false starts we’re finally off.…

It began as a crazy idea whilst on holiday in France back in 2003 and within a couple of weeks had turned into a serious plan. Now after two years preparation and a couple of false starts we’re finally off.…
Monday April 4, 2005, 92 km (57 miles) – Total so far: 92 km (57 miles) We started the day with a delicious full English breakfast in Chesham, eaten whilst watching the April rain. We left Chesham via Fuller’s Hill…
Tuesday April 5, 2005, 62 km (39 miles) – Total so far: 154 km (96 miles) We enjoyed another delicious breakfast in Haslemere courtesy of Judy. The Sadlers had plotted a great route to the sea for us and let…
Thursday April 7, 2005, 66 km (41 miles) – Total so far: 220 km (137 miles) The Basque coastline is not flat, but it’s quiet. Probably how the French Riviera once was before Europe’s hoteliers discovered the place. The scenery…
Friday April 8, 2005, 76 km (47 miles) – Total so far: 296 km (184 miles) What awful weather: rain, hail, sun, wind – we’ve had the lot. Hence our luxury caravan at a budget-busting €80 a night. We covered…
Saturday April 9, 2005, 54 km (34 miles) – Total so far: 350 km (217 miles) Hail fell from the sky throughout the night. The worst of it cleared up by the morning, but it was still miserable weather wise,…
Sunday April 10, 2005, 68 km (42 miles) – Total so far: 418 km (260 miles) We crossed the border into France today, so, if you include England, we’re already into our third country of the tour. The cycling was…
Monday April 11, 2005, 62 km (39 miles) – Total so far: 480 km (298 miles) The sun finally broke through as we left Capbreton and entered the fragrant pine forests of Landes, they smell even nicer in the sunshine.…
Tuesday April 12, 2005 Today we went for walk on the beach, paddled in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and visited a few familiar places from previous holidays. For supper, we had a delicious starter of freshly baked…
Wednesday April 13, 2005, 87 km (54 miles) – Total so far: 567 km (352 miles) A stunning sunny day cycling spent almost entirely on the forest cycle paths. We stopped at St Girons Plage for lunch and watched the…