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Day 13, Mimizan Plage to Capbreton, Best day's cycling so far

The Hotel Single Fin in Mimizan Plage has been the best stay so far. Great location, room, breakfast, I'd definitely come back here if...

Day 12, Route Barree

Sit rep on waking up. Kit not quite dry, especially the socks, so more application of hairdryer to try and give them a burst of warmth. I...

Day 11, Arriving at Arcachon

I had some visitors in the night. The mossie came back, I now have two bites on my leg to remind me. This morning there were two gigantic...

Day 10, Who needs a smartphone?

Big day today as it started with a ferry to cross the Gironde estuary. Destination then just beyond Lac de Hourtin, outside village of...

Day 9, Navigation disaster

Weather forecast was for fine, warm day, so went for the full strip off into summer gear. Didn't even need the arm warmers. La Rochelle...

Day 8, L'Arrivee La Rochelle

One of the things that has become very evident is that the season is over and most tourism businesses have shut up. As I ride through...