Tag: #virtualsouvenir

In which the Epic nature of the ride continues on small roads across Hampshire and Berkshire with a stop on The Watercress Line.In a straight line, it is 90 miles from Cosham to Chez Bonkers.  It would be very easy to turn this into a simple, joyless delivery ride, taking quicker straighter roads – a direct route through central London…

In which Sid and Doris make for the seaside and stay in the walled town, again.Is this your first visit to St Malo? No, we have sailed the mighty Eric through the huge lock into the Port de Plaisance. Sid and Doris have cycled away from here on the trip to Bilbao. We are old mingers at St Malo. Leaving…

In which Sid and Doris have a rest day in Rennes and take a boat trip along the Vilaine River.When we set off for Rennes we decided that night we would see if we were in good shape to carry on. We are a bit tired, we are behind with the blog/diary and Rennes has enough to keep us amused,…

In which Sid and Doris make a bit of a meal of a simple day’s ride.The day is essentially riding along the D999 which heads east, through Nimes and on, and on. It will be a theme.  We are pleased to see that the rubbish dump, crem and cemetery are together (all the more fun given they are off the…

In which Sid and Doris maintain their long held dislike of Bari, cross Dog Turd Traverse and later cheer up with spaghetti in a pretty town square.