Jim in a Vineyard

Day Five: Chantonnay (not with an S) to Tonnay Boutonne

May 18th 2011
There was an early start as our brave three were on the road by 8.30am. After an early climb the route flattened out and things rolled along at a good pace. Minus a brief stop to remove a layer of clothing and have a jelly baby or two! Coffee was had in a lovely roadside patisserie about 20 miles into the rife. They then entered Marais Wetlands which were a bit like Romney Marsh with canals runnin ... read more

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Dave Cross

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Why oh why did I ever suggest it?!! Conversation had dried up so I just blurted it out!! Wouldn't it be fun to cycle to the apartment? "So what?", I hear you say. But home is Paddock Wood in Kent, and the aforementioned apartment is in Altea on the Costa Blanca in Spain. That throw-away comment early in 2010 was picked up on by my brother-in-law - Jim - and so it is that on Saturday 14 May 2011 we will set out to ride the 1,000+ miles. Should be a stroll in the park.......... full info

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