Alison and Alison and the art of re-tyrement

Escalles to Boulougne 23.8 miles Ascent 380 metres Descent 374 metres Today we found the camaraderie of le velo en France as we rode the EV4 route. It was noticeable that everyone was doing the route in the opposite direction to us. What did they know that we didn’t? A headwind! Today’s ride was a…

Canterbury to Dover Calais to Escalles 32.2 miles plus a ferry crossing Ascent 578. Descent 585 Whatever your preference, we are sending our thanks to Ramesh for providing us with the sweets that kept us entertained and helped us physically and mentally to climb to Dover! Had a personal escort out of the Ferry port…

Tunbridge Wells to Canterbury 49.06 miles Ascent 490 metres Descent 599 metres Accompanied by Shirley and John today who provided a porter service for our bags, lunch and general encouragement. Thanks to John for the delicious sandwiches and for telling us all about the dangers of rocket. Thank goodness he was there to keep us…

The start of the adventure Coulsdon to Bidborough 31 miles 608 metres ascent 578 metres descent A beautiful sunny day to start our journey. It took a while to get used to balancing and riding a fully loaded bike. I lost Alison after just 6 miles! Decided I didn’t want to do the next 1794…

Alison and Alison and the art of Re-tyrement Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the highway. Three years ago we were planning another cycle and decided the Way of Saint James via the route of the Camino Frances would be just what we were looking for. Then Alison…