Arriving at The Loire

Cherbourg to The Loire - Simon & Dad

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August 26th 2008
Well having spent some 6 months drooling over the prospect of some quality riding and time with my father it arrived and proved to be an experience and a half. I stepped onto the bike somewhat green in and climbed off 3.5 days later feeling (and walking) like a cyclist. It will not be forgotten in a hurry, seemed a lot longer (in a nice way!) and I must say it was an excellent way of relaxing int ... read more

Europe » France » Pays-de-la-Loire » Saumur

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