Monthly Archives: May 2014

20 May: St Jean de Monts It didn’t look promising this morning. Heavy rain and wind from the south meant I would be cycling into a headwind. Breakfast was good though, and as I packed up the bike the rain … Continue reading →

19 May The bus station at St Nazaire was just a few hundred yards from the hotel. After checking in, I walked there to check out the arrangements for the bus and it all seemed very straightforward. There are a … Continue reading →

Blain turned out to be a friendly little town! The hotel was right next to the Church Square and the landlord of the Hotel/Bar/Restaurant, La Gerbe de Ble was most helpful and spoke English well. I had booked in for … Continue reading →

18 May: Well, I will try to explain Your Honour!

The little hotel in Redon, The Asther, was a great find. Right in the centre of town, very reasonable and with a secure place to store the bike. The owners have only been operating the place since April and yesterday … Continue reading →

May 16 Redon calling! A very nice little town where the Nantes -Brest canal meets the Villaine which starts in the north at St Malo. More importantly, at the junction of the 2 canals close to the centre of town … Continue reading →

Pontivy to La Chappelle-Caro Off just after 8 with a breakfast baguette and cheese hidden in my pannier. The hotel was right next to the canal so I was quickly on my way. The section from Pontivy to Rohan was … Continue reading →

14 May I decided it was time to get some miles under my belt today. Just under 6 hours in the saddle and tonight I am in Pontivy after another day on the canal towpath. Brilliant sunshine all day, it … Continue reading →

13 May A rest day today. A fine breakfast and an interesting conversation with the landlord,  Cliff. It turns out he originally comes from Fontwell but long before the bypass! True to his word, he sorted out my washing while … Continue reading →

12 May: Carhaix to Glomel I arrived in Carhaix like a drowned rat. Madame issued me with a hose to wash down the panniers and the bike and with foot slippers before being allowed entry to the house. After cleaning … Continue reading →