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
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
Day 2: Sunday, 16.08.2009 Breakfast was very French—a croissant, a piece of baguette and café au lait. I wasn’t quite sure that it would be enough sustenance to get me though the morning, but I did just fine. Route: Blois … Read More
August 15-23, 2009 My very first extended bike trip on my own! Nine days cycling through the countryside of the Loire Valley, visiting chateaux and enjoying the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of rural France. Instead of a linear tour, … Read More