First injury! Fell off bike at Morlaix!

In the vineyards of the Loire

Heading south from Nantes. Weather excellent. Crossed the beautiful Loire river. Now surrounded by vineyards - just pinched a couple of grapes. 76 miles to go today.

Arrived in Cognac! We made it

After 350 miles of cycling, we made it to Cognac at 4.20 this afternoon! Hooray!

Arriving for tasting at Martell, Cognac

Arrived at the Loire

Struggled today. Rather weary after 200 miles. Turned out cool with showers. Recovered from crepe last night which had so much garlic that the pigeons were passing out on the windowsill. Talked on Vic Morgan's The Late Show on BBC in the South West last night. Will be talking to Gordon Sparks on the Plymouth Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Devon tomorrow morning around 8.30. Long day tomorrow - 76 miles!

Setting off along the Vilaine from Redon - Day 4

Muscles a bit achey this morning but weather bright and sunny. Heading for Mauves sur Loire, near Nantes.

Drowned Rats arrive at Redon

The heavens opened at lunchtime and we rode through often torrential rain. Cold and wet but now warming up with dinner.