After Friday night's imposed live music event, I decided to opt for it on purpose on Saturday. An excellent 6 piece band called Treizeurs du Mat. The only way I can describe them is French ska... an eclectic ska style with added accordion! Worth a listen to. Live on stage in a little town, outside … Continue reading A weekend on (and off) the road
Yesterday morning I set off on a route inland, east along la Loire. The Eurovelo 6. The French section is full of majestic castles and beautiful vineyards, so I've heard. But, about 10 miles along the route, I could feel my bike slowing, knowing that I'd turned away from the sea and the road to … Continue reading Indecisiveness, raves & the Atlantic
After making up my route as I go so far, I've decided to pick up the Eurovelo 1 at the exact point that I left it last year. The Eurovelo 1 is part of the European cycle network, massively long routes for cyclists, that cross countries. This one spans from Norway down to Portugal, the … Continue reading Back on the EV1
Heimlich, and other adventures 