Category: Loire
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A hot day and more to come
We started today’s ride early, getting up at 6:00AM to try to escape the worst of the heat. It was 94 degrees (34c) today and is forecast to be over 90 for the next week, with the high temperature being about 100 (38c). We may get up earlier yet tomorrow since today passed well. It’s…
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Saumur: Chateau and rest day
The Loire is famous for its chateaus and we are heading into the most famous part, starting in Saumur. We are staying in a really nice campsite on an island just across the bridge from the main town. For those who have never seen a French campsite, they are amazing. Clean and organized, with a…
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Nantes to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
While Nantes was excitingly busy and full of energy, we were ready to move to quieter places after a couple days there. Our 4th floor apartment up narrow concrete spiral stairs was comfortable and offered super views and cooling breezes. It’s a late night place for people on Friday night and we heard it all…
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Nantes: big city and the start of the EV 6
We left the US a month ago on this chapter of the trip, also passing the 6-month mark a few days ago since we left our house on January 2. It’s gone fast. We have cycled 622 miles (1,000 km) to get to Nantes, which is the start point of the EuroVelo 6 route to…