This coming Friday, 8th September, I will be taking the Portsmouth ferry to Ouistreham near Caen ready to begin cycling through France on Saturday. The Channel to the Mediterranean ride will end in Nice, 14 days and 870 miles later, having taken in a climb of Mont Ventoux along the way. The trip is organised and supported by the excellent Peak Tours who I used in 2015 when I rode from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG).
The group will be about 25 strong and from all parts of the country. I am particularly looking forward to meeting up with some good friends I made on the LEJOG. Each rider is provided with daily route notes and Sat Nav files and are left to navigate individually or in small groups. The “Magic Brew Van” will stop en route mid morning and afternoon with a selection of drinks and goodies. Lunch will also be provided each day.
I hope you enjoy the blog which I aim to update daily, WIFI access and fatigue levels permitting!
Good luck Dad, we will keep a watchful eye on your progress. Loads of love Steven Karen Freya and Finley x x x x
Great stuff Peter. We hope your legs are in good shape as there appears to be many hairpins, steep climbs and quite swift downhill bits on your route. We will wave from 36,000ft en route Bournemouth – Girona on Friday 15th! Best of Luck.
Alan and Janice
Good Luck, we shall be thinking of you especially on the Ventoux and wish we were there. Love from, Robbi & Ian
Good luck Peter, what a great challenge – inspiring stuff. Will be reading your updates with great interest! Chapeau!
Good luck for this long journey and welcome to France.
We will thinking of you Peter, good luck and take care.
Bill and Brenda
Hi Peter, We are following your progress with great interest. Your daily blog is fascinating, keep up the good work. Best of luck for the whole trip. We are in awe of your determination and your stamina. Are you trying to emulate Chris Froome?!! Love from Sue and Terry.