by Jon Rolfe | May 22, 2023 | St Malo to Montpelier 2023
A good night’s sleep in the tent and once again a joyful dawn chorus to wake us. A quick breakfast of half a chocolate torsade each then packed up and headed into the nearby town of Airvault which was small and very old with an impressive half-timbered market...
by Jon Rolfe | May 21, 2023 | St Malo to Montpelier 2023
Woken by an amazing dawn chorus to rival the frog chorus of last night. Frogs 5 – Birds 10. Got up about 7.30 and Jackie cycled to the local boulangerie while I indulged in some top quality faffing. She returned shortly with pain au choc and a fresh crunchy...
by Jon Rolfe | May 19, 2023 | St Malo to Montpelier 2023
We were both lacking energy and enthusiasm this morning. Jackie hadn’t slept well due to the cold and we were both worn out from our long ride yesterday. After behaving fairly well yesterday my knee was now very painful and I was limping quite badly. I was also...
by Jon Rolfe | May 18, 2023 | St Malo to Montpelier 2023
Woken by the sound of church bells at 07:30. Bread and cheese for breakfast. Left the campsite and headed past Segré. After 14 miles arrived at the Oudon river. Sat on a bench for a moment to admire the view. Met a goose. Onwards beside the river, a very scenic and...
by Jon Rolfe | May 17, 2023 | St Malo to Montpelier 2023
Last night at about 2am the temperature suddenly dropped drastically. Neither of us slept well as we were absolutely frozen, despite adding extra layers of clothing. Got up late. Good weather again and the morning sun was warm and welcome. Headed straight to Aldi for...
by Jon Rolfe | May 16, 2023 | St Malo to Montpelier 2023
Woke up in hotel feeing much refreshed and delighted to see some bright sun and blue sky waiting for us outside. Jackie nipped out for almond croissants which we ate in our room as we packed. Thanked the lovely hotel people for their kind help and rode out of town....