Bicycle Touring France: Decize to Montceau-les-Mines
Life after sepsis and back to bicycle touring, my latest update: cycling in France, Decize to Montceau-les-Mines. 73 Miles. I’ve now left the Loire and am following the Canal du Centre, which seems another pleasant route.
In the end, I was glad to leave the Loire, as I’d picked up another strong headwind.
I’m now heading in a north-easterly direction, well, at least for tomorrow, which, all being well, should mean I have the prevailing wind behind me!
That’ll be the kiss of death now I’ve said that! I got bored, or rather thought I’d try something different, when I got to Digoin, where I left the Loire. And uploaded a live video to my YouTube channel. Not too sure if I’ll do it again or not. I’ll see how it goes and whether I can be bothered or not!
The weather forecast wasn’t as bad as predicted, and I only had the one shower! Which lasted for about an hour, but that was probably because I was cycling with it.
I enjoyed my night under canvas last night and was hoping to camp again tonight, but there were just no campsites around!
Life After Sepsis: Eurovelo Bicycle Tour Information
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- Photos: See my photos on Flickr
- The route: My route across Europe
- Videos: Check out my YouTube videos
- Tour page: Ride overview
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I know a bloke who could renovate that old bike. Well, you’re on the road and in France, I don’t suppose you meet many cyclists.One thing about the video; we found out where you’re planning to go. The sunken boat reminded me of the Marchioness on the Thames. I wish you un bon vin blanc.
Surprisingly there isn’t many other cycle tourists! Although I did meet a couple from Canada at the campsite last night.
Haha! That maybe my destination, but how, or what way I go, who knows!
At the moment I’m wondering if I could go via Geneva, then cycle up through Switzerland! But that might be a bit too much!