Part 2 of Cycling the Restrap Solstice 100mi/160km Challenge. Includes short stops alongside two medieval chateaus, defunct train stations, canalside lock-keeper cottages, canals, and one more large lake — Mark spent a full day (and 5500 calories!) riding through a portion of Brittany and he needed a pastry stop in Josselin. He arrived home in the dark.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Opening segment riding through La Cheze
00:07 Riding through Pontivy
00:58 The massive fortified medieval chateau in Pontivy, begun in 1150
03:29 The “You’re Awesome, Age Isn’t a Barrier” Rider Comfort Meter
04:19 Riding the path alongside a canal
06:10 Lock and canal section that are still navigable
07:00 Beautiful canalside ride
08:27 The canalside eating and sleeping amenities at Keriffe-Boju
10:32 Entering Rohan
13:35 Brief stop at the Nantes-Brest Canal
13:40 Canalside ride from Rohan & alongside moored barges & boats
15:05 Stop at the gushing water of a lock on the canal
16:10 Stop for a pastry in Josselin
17:12 Discussion about the 2 almond croissants with Chateau de Josselin in background
17:57 Update on “You’re Awesome, Age Isn’t a Barrier” Rider Comfort Meter
18:40 “3,800 calories so far used. It’s not an excuse.”
18:57 Riding again alongside Nantes-Brest canal, then into countryside
20:15 Arrival at Lac-au-Duc outside Ploermel
20:46 Mark discussing how he’s holding up as it gets colder & darker, and a few words about meeting a mental challenge
22:09 Riding home in the dark under streetlights
23:50 OUTRO
24:08 End
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3 Comments
How Mark managed to be so lighthearted when he was so tired I'll never know! He rode 160+kms in one day. Thanks for the positive feedback, comments, likes, and follows for all our subjects. It DOES matter and we appreciate every one of you who take the time to do that. Bye for now!
Wow he did it in one day! Well done Mark! Looks a great route to ride.
Brings back memories of my long distance touring by bike, where I'd often go 120 miles or more in a day. Of course, that was over 40 years ago. No way I could go that far today, not even sure I could bike to the end of my driveway! Hats off to you Mark for ability to bike that far and make it look so enjoyable.