James and Stephs Paris to Barcelona Bike Ride





This blog is the Journal of James and Stephanie's Bike Ride taking place between the 17th and 30th July 2010, an unsupported ride taking in 800 miles of road between Paris and Barcelona, with the addition of the stage 14 tour de france ascents of port de pailheres and/or Ax 3 Domaine... both category 1 climbs!

We are supporting the Starlight Foundation a very worthy charity that grants wishes for terminally ill children

We Raised £10,000 for the starlight foundation
I have been asked a few times if I still have any of the routes / planning docs etc. by people looking to do a similar route - yes I do and happy to share, get in touch at james.cole@indigo-leaf.com


Saturday 24 July 2010

Day 7 - Caylus

What a difference a day makes, a little slower and a little more controlled in our ascents, and the 54 miles were a joy from start to finish. Scenery through the quercy region beat yesterdays Dordogne.. Lovely weather starting overcast but breaking mid morning, however cool throughout. Very very quiet, no one anywhere, some towns we pass through seem completely deserted, but for the odd stray dog.

I offended our hotel patron on arrival by suggesting we would like to look around town before confirming our dinner reservation.... After a long look round it became apparent that he has the only restaurant in town. So I was met with a smirky smug french grin when I returned this evening to confirm our table!!

60 miles tomorrow, and then the pyrennees!!
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