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Spectating the Tour de France
As part of my trip, I had always dreamt of watching the Tour de France, and Stage 20 seemed like the perfect opportunity. The stage was set in the scenic hills of the Alsace region, making it an ideal spot to witness the action up close. I decided to cycle up the final hill of Read more
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Luxembourg, Germany and Eastern France
Over three days, I crossed four different countries, and what surprised me the most was the lack of fanfare at each border. There were no signs welcoming me to the new country on most occasions. In just one day, I cycled across Luxembourg, stopping for lunch in the city centre park. The city’s architecture blended Read more
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Northern France and Belgium
After arriving in Calais, I, along with two other cycle tourists, received a car escort out of the port, allowing us to bypass the queues and begin our journey smoothly. I joined EuroVelo 5, a long-distance cycling route from Canterbury to Italy, where I enjoyed the ease of riding along the well-maintained paved canal paths. Read more
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UK
Before setting off, I viewed the Windsor to Dover leg of my journey as a mere commute. The plan was to reach Dover as quickly as possible, eager to embark on the proper adventure awaiting me in mainland Europe. As I began my ride, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being unprepared. It was my Read more