Author: Sid

In which Sid and Doris string together three tough days to cross the Mediterranean/Atlantic watershed to visit Barnas, St Privat d’Allier and Issoire.

In which Sid and Doris cross the Rhone going west as the villainous Mistral wind pours south down the valley.

In which Sid and Doris find music in the streets and visit Vasionem.

In which Sid and Doris take the high road to Vaison’s music festival.

In which Sid and Doris have a better day than the weather forecast predicted to finish in lavender country.

In which Sid and Doris ride through the cloud and largely stay off the N94 to stay in Savines le Lac, a dull place.

In which Sid and Doris meet a true pilgrim and go over another of Napoleon’s cols, going to Briancon and back to alpine France.

In which Sid and Doris make a down payment on the height required for the pass into France at Montgenevre.

In which Sid and Doris enjoy a town they like and plot a ride along a new Francigena.

In which Sid and Doris visit Ivrea, white water kayak venue of wonder, and set off through the bird spotting delights of paddy fields along the Po.