France

Day 6: Tuesday, 17.08.2010 Malte & Elisabeth & I had decided to get on the road fairly early because of the threat of rain in the afternoon, so we were on our bikes and underway in the morning fog shortly … Read More

Day 5: Monday, 16.08.2010 I decided to take advantage of the relatively short leg today and spend the morning Angers. First I paid another visit to the cathedral, which naturally took on (literally) a different light on this beautifully sunny … Read More

Day 4: Sunday, 15.08.2010 Route: Saumur – Angers Distance: 60,79 km Elapsed Ride Time: 3 hrs. 47 min. After a forgettable breakfast in a depressing breakfast room (looked like a basement rec room with a skylight), it was time to … Read More

Day 3: Saturday, 14.08.2010 This hotel is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed. Who needs a sterile five star luxury hotel when one has this beauty and character? The utter silence and darkness of the night and … Read More

Day 2: Friday, 13.08.2010 I got checked out by 9:15 and delivered my excess clothing to my Saturday night hotel so I don’t have to carry everything with me today. On the way out of town I stopped to see … Read More

Day 1: Thursday, 12.08.2010 After an extremely hectic past two days (new windows-construction chaos & cleaning, appointments / work at the theater, work at home, packing, etc.) I am on the road! Route: Augsburg – Saumur Distance: 10,20 km Elapsed … Read More

A continuation of last year’s Chateau trip, starting in Saumur and heading for the coast. Route: Saumur – Vannes, France Distance: 498,53 km Bike: KTM Maranello Light 2009 The first and last two days I traveled alone. For the middle … Read More

Day 9: Sunday, 23.08.2009 Route: Tours – Paris – Augsburg Distance: 18,40 km Elapsed Ride Time: 1 hr. 20 min. Before catching the train to Paris, I had time for one last visit to the market (the French are so … Read More

Day 8: Sunday, 22.08.2009 Route: Tours – Langeais – Azay le rideau – Langeais – Tours Distance: 47,12 km Elapsed Ride Time: 3 hrs. 30 min. The week has definitely taken its toll on my body. I took it very … Read More

Day 7: Friday, 21.08.2009 Route: Tours – Saumur – Chinon – Tours Distance: 65,93 km Elapsed Ride Time: 4 hrs. 51 min. What a day – somewhere between heaven and hell! My knee was really hurting—riding on the flat was … Read More