Last night I stayed in the guesthouse of Jean-Francios Comte – a painter of slightly racier subject matter. It was nice to have a bit…
life, the world and a bike
Category: Travel
You know the French painter Bernard Clarisse? No, me neither. But you’d remember him if you ever stayed in his guest house in Dieppe. It…
I knew the weather would be a challenge today as soon as I cycled out of my garage. It delayed my train to London by…
It’s amazing how effectively two small children can curtail cycling adventures. You may have been wondering what I’ve been doing during these last couple of…
It feels strange now the cycling is done. Not just mentally, physically too. Walking uses a different set of muscles and is accompanied by a…
The weather forecast for today on the chalkboard in my hotel reception looked none too rosy. 11 degrees, showers, and a strong cold wind It…
I had a lazy start to the day, which meant I didn’t get cycling until almost midday. I was glad I stopped when I did…
I ripped up the plan and decided it was time to take a more direct route today. I was knackered before I even started, which…
After a lovely weekend at a nice hotel in Bath it was time to get back on the road. To aid an early start I…