The Search for Shade
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Day 4: Tuesday, 18.08.2009 Route: Blois – Chaumont – Amboise – Blois Distance: 53,17 km Elapsed Ride Time: 3 hrs. 32 min. What a tiring day! I got on the road at about 9:30, about an hour later than usual, … Read More

Flowers, Dogs & Wine
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Day 3: Monday, 17.08.2009 Route: Blois – Beauregard – Cheverny– wine tasting-Blois Distance: 65,12 km Elapsed Ride Time: 4 hrs. 23 min. The day started out a bit cooler—I could have worn my over-the-knee pants and a shirt with sleeves … Read More

The TGV and riding across Paris
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Day 1: 15.08.2009, Saturday Route: Augsburg – Paris – Blois Distance: 9,14 km Elapsed Ride Time: 1 hr. Just getting on to the TGV was an adventure. The entry was wide enough for a fully-loaded bike, but the bike places … Read More