Day 5 Challons sur Loire- Montsoreau 95 km

Another beautiful ride. The furthest ride so far, and another 34 degree day! Luckily, loads of access to the river to cool off!

The bikes are performing very well, and we still had 30% power remaining after nearly 100 km👍🏼

The cycle route has been cleverly designed to take you to interesting places that you would not normally see by road.

Very well signposted route, necessary as it keeps diving off in different directions!
Navigation rock for the old barges
Yet another crossing of the river
Bikes get a lane either way but cars only have one lane to share!!👍🏼😁 Most bridges the same.
Approaching Samur
Art on route
Into troglodyte territory😵‍💫
Entrance into to caves; an actual road.
So cool after the heat outside. Like cycling into a fridge!

Finally made it, after several stops to swim and to buy drink, to arrive at our overnight stop in a tent on stilts, overlooking the Loire.

Searching for a restaurant last night. Only found a Crêperie; should have been called a crapperie!
A bit cramped on top but comfy beds!

Aiming for a shorter day today.

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Published by Robkeene

Sue and I are both over 60 and looking to explore the cycle routes in France

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  1. Pat Bloomfield's avatar Pat Bloomfield says:
    September 6, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Lovely being able to follow you. I went along the Loire in 1963; Chateaux, Vineyards and Wine cellars!

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    1. Robkeene's avatar Robkeene says:
      September 6, 2023 at 5:58 pm

      It really is beautiful. More so than I imagined, having only really crossed it before.

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