Our Photo Journal From Vézelay, France Not many tourists have heard of Vézelay, actually, not many French people have either. If you’ve been following our England to India cycling expedition you’ll know that we’ve spent most of our time with local families, as well as locals we’ve met walking along the street and fellow … Read More
After two months of travelling in France we’ve learned some surprising things. Some good, some bad and some pretty damn curious… When you think of experiencing different cultures do you think of distant locations on the other side of the world? I know we do. At the beginning of our England to India … Read More
Our journey up to week 8 arriving in Lyon on our England to India cycling expedition Upon arriving at the pearly gates of Lyon the word discombobulated springs to mind. We arrived a bit earlier than expected but, early or not, it didn’t change the fact that we had no plan. A bit … Read More
This is our first timer’s guide to bouldering in Fontainebleau, France with all the information you need to explore this epic climbing destination! Fontainebleau really is the Mecca for bouldering in Europe and the rest of the world too. Only 40 miles south of Paris and set around the beautiful Forest of Fontainebleau, the … Read More
Sticky, sweet and with perfectly spiced undertones; this vegan tarte Tatin is a veganised version of the much loved traditional French dessert. Whilst pedalling through France we’ve learnt a few things; French people are very hospitable, it’s common to drink tea from bowls, cycling uphill is easier without 40 kg of extra weight, … Read More
Our adventures up to week 6 on our England to India cycle tour. 46 miles doesn’t seem like a huge distance. During our Three Peaks Challenge we flew through 80+ miles a day relatively easily however this distance really took its toll. Despite a 9 hour push to conquer these 46 miles, through … Read More
You may know it already but traditional French food isn’t that vegan friendly and like us you may not want to miss out on this country’s cuisine. If so you’ve come to the right place as we’ve compiled this list of classic French dishes and all are veganised! Whilst we’ve been pedalling our … Read More
The storms have gone, our muscles have adjusted and despite not being any closer to India the last two weeks have been a blast. This post is about our Féricy friends and Fontainebleau fun from the last two weeks of our England to India bike tour. If you’ve read the first part to our … Read More
This is our England to India bike touring packing list, with every bit of kit needed to cycle over 6,000 miles, no matter the conditions! Getting the right gear is pretty damn crucial. Whether you’re a seasoned tourer or a complete newbie, having an enjoyable trip all comes down to having the right bike … Read More
