Malcolm Green Blog

Day 18, Sunday 24 September

Limoges to Excideuil

72k

Feeling: Good but tired.

This has been a tough day, but, nevertheless, still good. 72k is quite a long ride in any conditions, but it’s been hot today – around 26 … Read the rest

Day 17. Saturday 23 September

0 kms today – day off. Total cycled: 830k or 516 miles. About 280 miles to go.

Feeling: Good, but a little tired. No saddle soreness, but quadriceps certainly know they’ve seen active service.

First, … Read the rest

Day 15, Friday 22 September

La Souterraine to Limoges

61k

Feeling: much better, and mightily encouraged by so many terrific comments. Keep them coming. Had a good day today.

So, I have quite a lot to catch up on. A … Read the rest

Day 15, Thursday 21 September

Argenton-sur-Creuse to La Souterraine

58k

Feeling: Exhausted.

Tough day today in hot weather. Miscalculated route, timing, lunch stop, water supplies i.e. just about everything. Wonderful countryside but very hilly ride and didn’t reach our destination … Read the rest

Day 14, Wednesday 20 September

Azay-le-Ferron to Argenton-sur-Creuse

60k

Feeling: great – just a brilliant day.

Dinner at our hotel last night was a comedy act. The waiter hadn’t a clue what he was doing and the food was poor. … Read the rest

Day 13, Tuesday 19 September

Chenonceaux to Azay-le-Ferron

81k

Feeling: got a few aches and pains today  – long time in the saddle.

Went to Chenonceau station with Liz to see her off on the 08:15 train, and she is … Read the rest

I am delighted that anyone reads this blog. One or two of you have said how much you like to hear about the food. This post is for you. Dinner at La Roseraie, Chenonceaux.

Crème glacée de petits pois à … Read the rest

Day 12, Monday 18 September (Liz’s birthday)

Tours to Chenonceaux

35k

Feeling: Good. Brilliant day.

Today, as well as being Liz’s birthday, is the first changeover day. James arrived in Tours last night and the three of us made the … Read the rest

Day 11, Sunday 17 September

0k today. 538k total cycled so far.

Feeling: chilled

Day off the bike.

After a false start at our B&B, it has again proved to be another real find. The owner is a painter, and … Read the rest

Day 10, Saturday 16 September

Restigné to Tours

47k

Feeling – looking forward to spending two nights in the same place.

Uneventful ride along the Loire, passing one enormous chateau after another. Getting rather blasé about all these chateaux. Foggy … Read the rest