Distance Change

Our training has been going really well at the moment and we are covering distances a lot quicker than we thought. We completed our last session, a 50km route, (what we intend to do each day) in 5 hours, including an hour for lunch.

Because of this we looked into expanding the route that we would take in France. Tom and I had originally looked at the possibility of travelling through La Rochelle or into San Sebastian (Spain). There was also a suggestion to travel into Nantes.

Tom did a bit of research into the routes, distances, what our average speeds would need to be, how long we would need to cycle for each day etc. We then had a group vote on the four new proposed routes and the verdict was to ride from La Rochelle to Biarritz. This will take us on a 400-450km journey, though our intentions are still to complete the bike ride in 5 days.

After taking a look at a map, it was then decided that rather than simply setting off straight from La Rochelle, stiff and sore after 10 hours or more of trains, we would travel to Il de Re from La Rochelle, then start our journey properly from the island's western tip the next day.

Depending on progress in training, there is the option of adding an extra stage to the end if this route, which would take us to San Sebastian and back to Biarritz. However, it is likely that the La Rochelle - Biarritz plan will suffice.

We feel that the new proposed journey is more of an adventure and a challenge and would result in less sitting on the beach doing nothing much other than getting cramp.

So the new proposed event is to ride from Il de Res (near La Rochelle) to Biarritz, a total close to 425km, and finish the adventure in 5 days.

We must stress that this is still subject to change depending on travel arrangements etc. We are only able to book 3 months in advance though as soon as we know the final arrangements, we will let you know.