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
The morning was spent exploring Blois. I visited the cathedral and a really mediocre organist was practicing. One can only hope he/she was sight-reading. The cathedral is 17th century gothic – OK but not on my top 10 list as cathedrals go. Its gardens are small and charming–I really enjoyed cooling my feet in the stair-step fountain. (It was already 90 degrees at 11am.)… Read More
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