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 old and modern, with picturesque viaducts spanning the valley. The rest of the country was characterised by rolling hills and farmland, not unlike what I had seen in France and Belgium.
The following day took me into Germany, where I followed the Saar River for 85km before joining a canal path for another 50km. It was a monotonous stretch, with the industrial surroundings necessitating several breaks for food to pass the time.
Then, I arrived in Strasbourg, which turned out to be my favourite destination so far. Upon reaching the city during rush hour, I encountered chaos on the bike paths with commuters scurrying about. After a moment of rest in a park to catch up on some admin, I took a leisurely bike ride around the vibrant city. Strasbourg’s stunning cathedral and canal running through its heart gave it a unique charm.
Friday brought my first day of rain on this journey. The downpour persisted throughout the morning, forcing me to take shelter under a bridge to escape it. Luckily, my bags proved to be waterproof something I hadn’t checked before setting off for the trip, and as the afternoon cleared, I entered the picturesque Alsace region, cycling through many beautiful vineyards. I had a quick look round Colmar that evening and camped in some woods on the outskirts of the City, ready to take on the hills in the morning.
Will Scam 