Day 261 6th April 35 miles (Nimes to Connaux) Average speed 8.3 mph Top speed 27 mph Late start as I didn’t wake until 8.30. I then cleaned the bike and repacked all the bags, sorted out my shoes and threw out my desert ones (it was a sad parting), cooked omelette with cheese … [Read more…]
Day 260 5th April 3 miles (Chingford to Nimes) Average speed 7.9 mph Top speed 29 mph Mum gave me a lift to the airport at 7am. I had a coffee and boarded my flight. It was busy but no problem. When I arrived the bus driver had no change, so I had to … [Read more…]
Day 250 26th March Nimes Hire bike today so no stats but probably about 20 miles. Up at 9.30 after a bit of a heavy night at the rugby. Brekkie of muesli and tea. No rain so I decided to go for a ride. I went through country lanes until I found a massive … [Read more…]
Day 249 25th March 5 miles (Nimes) Average speed 9.1mph Top speed 20 mph Odd shaped balls. Day started with brekkie at 9 of cereal and tea. The rain was heavy so I made some calls and charged my phone. I did some washing and finally washed the tent bag to free it of … [Read more…]
Day 248 24th March 12 miles (around Nimes) Average speed 8.6mph Top speed 80??mph A day of rain. I was awake at 7.30, and had cereal and tea for brekkie. I spent the next few hours sorting out bags and washing. I thought about fixing the tent but the glue needs 8 hours drying time. So … [Read more…]
Day 247 23rd March 12miles (around Nimes) Average speed 8.4mph Top speed 24 mph A day of successful logistics. I left the hotel after brekkie in bed of orange fizz and prince biscuits. Patron offered me to leave my bags and bike and explore the city. So I went to the tourist office and … [Read more…]
Day 246 22nd March 54 miles (Montpelier to Nimes) Average speed 11.1 mph Top speed 25 mph I got up at 7 and made tea and brekkie of smoked salmon on toast with Camembert. I charged my phone at James the traveller’s plug while I cleaned the bike chain and made a cover … [Read more…]