Just arrived back home from our Easter weekend away in the caravan. And the sun is shining.

On our Easter caravan trip to the city of York we took the bikes to get a few miles in. With Storm Dave brewing up in the distance we headed out with a fast tailwind. Turning to return the wind was straight in our faces and the speed dropped off. Was nice to get out for a ride with Sandra even if only a short spin. The weather is looking much better tomorrow after the storm had passed so a longer ride is planned. 

Planning for our 2026 cycling holidays are now complete.

For years I have ridden wheels from various manufacturers. From Mavic. zipp and Spinergy to hand built rims on shimano hubs I have been served well.

Another new toy for me is my Bryton s810 GPS.

From Brehemont its a lovely ride through wooded lanes all the way to the village of Azay Le Rideau. Crossing small rivers and through villages it feels you are the only people around. Very few cars on these roads. The route on this ride I would consider ‘rolling’ as being away from the Loire there are quite a few lumps and bumps en route with nothing too stressful to climb. Leaving Azay after a coffee and ice cream you ride back towards the Loire at Savonnieres. passing fields of grape vines and apple orchards the road is very fast riding easily at a steady 30KPH. When you do meet a car they are courteous to cyclists and always leave plenty of space.