Author Archives: Keith D

Day 46

Posted on 22/06/2010

Day 46 – Terrades to Foixa I thought it was hot in France but the heat just across the border in Spain hit me today like a wall, its not that it was hotter than other days it is a … Continue reading →

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Days 37 – 41

Posted on 17/06/2010

Day 37 – Lezan to St Bauzille Today was to be the last day of Dianes week, the week had flown in and we were expecting Ferelith at Nimes airport early the next day. I wanted to get finished early … Continue reading →

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Day 36

Posted on 13/06/2010

Day 36 – St Ambroix to Lezan Today I awoke in better spirits, even the torrential rain and wind wouldn’t bother me today, we ate breakfast and said farewell to Anna and Peter, at the start line we agreed to … Continue reading →

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Days 34 & 35

Posted on 11/06/2010

Day 34 – Vals les Bains to Ruoms We had breakfast at the b and b then headed off to the start line 10km down the road. As we approached the start line I felt fantastic, physically and mentally I … Continue reading →

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Days 29 & 30

Posted on 04/06/2010

Day 29 – Pollionnay to St Croix The day began with some very steep hills ranging from 300 metres to 600, just over half of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. The weather was perfect, overcast and mild, as I progressed … Continue reading →

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Days 27 and 28

Posted on 02/06/2010

Day 27 – Macon to Lurcy For the first time in a couple of weeks I woke up a little stiff, probably had something to do with pushing to hard the previous day! As usual though I got my head … Continue reading →

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Day 25

Posted on 29/05/2010

Day 25 – Chagny to Cluny Today was a milestone for me, reaching halfway in any activity is always a great feeling, it instills confidence and makes our progress all the more visible. I flew out of the traps today … Continue reading →

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Day 22

Posted on 25/05/2010

Day 22 – Prantigny to Drambon We woke up this morning and had a lovely homemade breakfast, fresh bread, almond loaf and to my delight the best Coffee I’ve had in a long time. Got started at 10am and began … Continue reading →

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Days 12 to 21

Posted on 25/05/2010

Day 12 – Florenville to Bertrix Today was a very scenic route with lots of hills, mostly around the 500 metre mark, I feel like I’m getting to grips with it now and the training has certainly paid off. Getting … Continue reading →

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Days 10 & 11

Posted on 13/05/2010

Day 10 – Profondeville to Wanlin The day was wet for the first half but perfect second half. I felt great for most of this day. So many scary dogs that feel the need to charge at you every time … Continue reading →

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Days 3 to 9

Posted on 11/05/2010

Day 3 Schoonhoven – Veen Rained all day again, we got the ferry at Schoonhoven, then tried to get one at Gorinchem about 15 miles down the road. We stayed at a lovely couple’s place. The man was called Peter. … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Woerdent Voerleest to Schoonhoven

Posted on 02/05/2010

Number 2 done – 4hrs 33mins. Terrible weather even Scots would shy away from! However, no complications so very happy with the result. The houses are stunning here and the people are so friendly. Two down – bring on number … Continue reading →

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