Bicycle Touring France: Kembs to Strasbourg

Life after sepsis and back to bicycle touring, my latest update: cycling in France, Kembs to Strasbourg. 82 Miles. I’ve now left the Eurovelo route 6, and I’m now following route 15. I must admit that I’m not really one for following designated routes, but that EV6 was excellent. I recommend it to anybody and of any ability! I’m hoping that my new route will be just as good. It’s certainly started out well!

It’s been very easy riding today, through forest trails first thing this morning, then the rest of the day has been spent along canals! All very flat!

I arrived in Strasbourg around 4 pm and came straight to the campsite. I knew that if I didn’t get my tent up quickly, it wouldn’t dry out. And it would be a damp old night!

Once the tent was up, I went out for supplies, beer mainly! Upon my return, the tent was still soaking wet, and even after having a shower, it had only just about dried out. The joys of camping at this time of year!

I might venture into the centre of Strasbourg tomorrow morning before I set off. I’ll see how much of a detour it is first! I’ve been here before, and spent quite a bit of time here, so I’m not that fussed if I go or not!

Life After Sepsis: Eurovelo Bicycle Tour Information

• • Photos: See my photos on Flickr
  • The route: My route across Europe
  • Videos: Check out my YouTube videos
  • Tour page: Ride overview

Follow & Support

If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. Or subscribe to my blog and follow me as I travel around on my bike. As a subscriber, you’ll be among the first to receive news and updates on future tours. And, of course, you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.

Bicycle Touring France: Dole to Montbeliard

Life after sepsis and back to bicycle touring, my latest update: cycling in France, Dole to Montbeliard. 95 Miles. Well, that was a longer day than expected! It took me three campsites and three hotels before I found one that was open!

I came across my first campsite at around 3 o’clock. That’ll do me, I thought! No chance it was “ferme!” Not a major problem. After all, it was a bit early!

Ten miles down the road, or rather river, I should say, seeing as I’ve been following the river Doubs all day, I came upon another campsite, which, yes, you’ve guessed right, was also closed! Thinking I’d best find a hotel, I went to the two hotels that were in town, but both were closed! What’s the matter with these places?

After another nine miles or so and another closed campsite, I had no choice but to cycle 15 more miles to Montbeliard, where I knew there were plenty of hotels but no campsites!

I arrived in Montbeliard at about 7 pm, and despite it being a long day, it’s been very enjoyable!

Life After Sepsis: Eurovelo Bicycle Tour Information

• • Photos: See my photos on Flickr
  • The route: My route across Europe
  • Videos: Check out my YouTube videos
  • Tour page: Ride overview

Follow & Support

If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. Or subscribe to my blog and follow me as I travel around on my bike. As a subscriber, you’ll be among the first to receive news and updates on future tours. And, of course, you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.

Bicycle Touring France: Montceau-les-Mines to Dole

Life after sepsis and back to bicycle touring, my latest update: cycling in France, Montceau-les-Mines to Dole. 75 Miles. Well, that was an enjoyable ride! It’s been mainly downhill, plus I’ve had a tailwind for most of it. And to finish the day off, I’ve found a campsite!

I started the day off where I’d left off yesterday, following the Canal du Central, but after 3 or 4 hours, I left that and was heading across the country on roads. I think the cycle route that I’m sort of following does follow the canal, but according to my phone, it was quicker to follow the roads.

I was back on the canal for my last 6 miles as I rode into Dole, so maybe I’ll be following it again tomorrow. I’ll have a look tonight.

I even had to slow down at one point today. I was catching up with a big black cloud that was chucking down the rain!

Life After Sepsis: Eurovelo Bicycle Tour Information

• • Photos: See my photos on Flickr
  • The route: My route across Europe
  • Videos: Check out my YouTube videos
  • Tour page: Ride overview

Follow & Support

If you’re enjoying the ride and want to fuel my next mile, you can always support me by buying me a beer. Or subscribe to my blog and follow me as I travel around on my bike. As a subscriber, you’ll be among the first to receive news and updates on future tours. And, of course, you can always follow me on social media: Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. I’m also on Flickr, where you’ll find pictures from all my tours, along with regular photo updates that I generally publish each month.

If you want to find out if I’m away touring at the moment and check my location, visit the Where’s Garry page. And for an insight into the gear and logistics that keep me on the road, see my Life at 10mph Guide.