Category Archives: Cycling

Back in the Saddle

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

The weather is absolutely wonderful not only in the Loire but right across France and most of Europe so we’re back on our bikes after a six-month break.  I suggest we find choose a nice flat bike path out in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Blogger Round-Up: Day trip to Reims – Dealing with train stations on a bike – Christmas in France in 2013

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Three entirely different subjects this week. Ever pratical Jo Karnaghan from Frugal First Class Travel takes us on a day trip to Reims which is not only famous for its champagne; Maggie La Coste from Experience France by Bike gives … Continue reading →

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A safe travel guide for solo woman travellers – Scenery, sunshine and saddle bags on the Austrian Lakes – Paris-Orly train transfer tips

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Another all-Australian bloggers round-up this Wednesday, with advice from the ever-practical Jo Karnaghan from Frugal First Class Travel on safe travel for solo women travellers; a report from Carolyn from   Holidays to Europe on her recent cycling tour in … Continue reading →

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A Therapeutic Ride along the Marne

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s Black Cat’s last day in Paris before she goes to New York to look for a job. I’m delighted for her, of course, because she’s following her dream, just as I did 38 years ago, but I am very … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Travel Photos – Szentendre, Hungary

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Szentendre, pronounced San-ten-dray, is a charming little town on the Danube about twenty kilometers north of Budapest, very popular in summer it seems as it is easy to get there by boat, bus, train or bike, but only crowded between … Continue reading →

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Last of Summer in Blois and Stendal

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Today was our last day of summer in Blois. And, despite the sun, there was a slight chill in the air. We know that the next time we go there, in mid-September, autumn will be on its way. We had … Continue reading →

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French wine in cans – what is this?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

We’ve just cycled from Château de Chaumont to Candé sur Beuvron, a lovely little path through shady woods along the Beuvron River on the Loire à Vélo circuit. We reach the village and discover that renovations on the  pedestrian bridge … Continue reading →

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Post-Holiday Depression and Miscellaneous Holiday Photos

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

I’m not really sure how much sympathy I’ll get on this one – obviously the best way to avoid post-holiday depression is not to go on holidays, particularly month-long ones. It’s amazing how quickly you get used to not working … Continue reading →

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Cycling along the Danube – Passau to Linz: the S-bend

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

We’re staying at Gasthof Dexler in Niederranna on the Danube close to the S-bend between Linz in Austria and Passau in Germany so are able to start directly from our hotel. It turns out to be one of the highlights of … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Picture and a Song: Bastille Day (La Fête Nationale) 2013 – On the third day she rested … Bicycling in Provence: A Very Sad Au Revoir –

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

I haven’t been publishing the usual Wednesday’s Blogger Round-up for the last month because I simply didn’t have time to read any other blogs! Cycling and visiting all day and writing posts at night took up a good part of … Continue reading →

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