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Lao Tzu

Beaune to Barcelona by bike

Since I was enjoying the recumbent so much I decided that cycling to Spain would be a good idea. I didn't have time to cycle all the way from England and so started at Beaune, just south of Dijon, in France. For two reasons: It was just over 1000km so I could do it in two weeks, and European Bike Express could take me and the bike there.

Date of event: 7/5/2009

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2.00pm So, tent up, washing done, time to relax in what was a lovely little campsite. Small but perfectly formed. Just adjoining it was a lake, built by the town, for the townsfolk.

Actually, when the guardian showed up later she said she'd seen me earlier in the day in St Just when she was with her son: "look at that man on the strange bike".

 

The lake next to the campsite was landscaped, had a picnic area, a play area for kids and a sandy beach. Click on this photo to see a bit of a panorama of the other side of the lake.

 

Stats: 58km, avg 14.5km/hr, max: 49km/hr riding for 4.5hrs

 

7.13am it was a darkish dawn, but warm. The first few hours were climbing for 35km, up through forested hills.

 

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Tent up
2.00pm So, tent up, washing done, time to relax in what was a lovely little campsite. Small but perfectly formed. Just adjoining it was a lake, built by the town, for the townsfolk. <p>Actually, when the guardian showed up later she said she'd seen me earlier in the day in St Just when she was with her son: "look at that man on the strange bike".
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Tent up

Sandy beach
The lake next to the campsite was landscaped, had a picnic area, a play area for kids and a sandy beach. Click on this photo to see a bit of a panorama of the other side of the lake.
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Sandy beach

Day 5: Noiretable to Ambert
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Day 5: Noiretable to Ambert

Early start
7.13am it was a darkish dawn, but warm. The first few hours were climbing for 35km, up through forested hills.
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Early start