63 miles through the Somme, and the heat finally caught up with me! Today started on a French Greenway with fresh pastries and endless poppy fields, but by mid-afternoon, I hit a physical wall and felt completely lightheaded. Join me as I navigate the flat (but windy) landscapes of Northern France, encounter some very strange cows, and push through to a municipal campsite in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
In this video:
Finding a French “Boulangerie” for the perfect breakfast [02:43].
Cycling through the stunning poppy fields of the Somme [08:05].
Meeting some “strange cows” (Extra-Boeuf!) [08:20].
The reality of the road: Feeling dizzy and having to stop [11:39].
Finishing a 63-mile day at a Municipal campsite [17:31].
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 A slow start and lip balm issues
02:43 Success! Finding a French Boulangerie
04:34 Thinking about past trips to Amiens
06:40 Entering the Somme: The landscape changes
08:05 Stunning poppy fields and “Strange Cows”
09:33 Sunday riders and the “E-Bike Brigade”
11:39 Hitting a wall: Feeling lightheaded on the road
15:23 Reaching Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
17:31 Camp life and the 63-mile summary
Garry McGivern, Travelsonabike2, is back on his travels. Out and about, bicycle touring and camping on the continent with his trusty bike, Passepartout. Exploring new places, sharing his thoughts and experiences from life on a self-supported bicycle tour. As Garry cycles along, he shares observations on his surroundings and comments on the things he’s seen, as well as what happens when he’s long-distance cycling. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a travel enthusiast, Garry’s cycling touring adventures are sure to inspire you to explore the World 🌍 on two wheels 🚲.
Garry McGivern 🚴♂️ Travelsonabike2 is a long-distance bicycle tourist who has cycled around the World 🌏 and has now cycled more than 60,000 miles on his trusty bike, Passepartout. And still going.
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2 Comments
Great video, what camera are you using? Insta 360? You’d look great in a POC helmet, safety’s no accident!
Get yerself a bluuddy helmet you daft old buggah 😮