It’s been a tough slog today. They say you should stop while things are at their best, and that’s what I decided yesterday. But somehow, I still have to get home – and the route takes me to Bordeaux. Anyway, visiting the village of Oradour-sur-Glane was a key goal for me, alongside Normandy. It represents…

An “award-winning” route serving as a “connecting route.” That’s today in a brief summary. So many nice views. Flat environment and great tarmac for a long time. Great! The goal was to get close to Oradour-sur-Glane (more on that tomorrow). If I were to rate the route, it would get a perfect score. A tour…

As the seagulls were foraging for food in the old town that morning, I enjoyed my breakfast and set off on my bike. I was actually in high spirits – well-rested after a rest day – and really looking forward to the ride. From Cherbourg to Le Mans. But things turned out quite differently. However,…

Today is D-Day theme day. Most pictures will be related to that. I could say a lot about this subject – and much of it is surely familiar to many others, too. For quite some time, I wanted to visit some of the historical sites, towns, and regions associated with it. The fact that I…

I always wanted to visit Normandy – and, more generally, to do more cycling in France than “just” riding to Paris. I certainly wasn’t disappointed. This blog series covers a six-day solo cycling trip through France, which I embarked on after arriving in Paris with Team Rynkeby Berlin. The day began with mild weather, though…

I will be able to complete this blog post series very soon, day by day up until day 6. Please come back again, it is worth it. 😉