The last time we were on our bikes was when we cycled from Ybbs to Grein in Austria on October 3rd. Jean Michel has cleaned them and we have put away all our gear but an unusually warm sunny day with 20°C maximum is predicted so we decide to make the most of it. We drive the three kilometers along the Loire to François Mitterand Bridge, cross over and park along the banks of the Loire, just next to the bike path. It’s about 3 pm.
We can’t get over how balmy it is. I keep having to get off my bike to take photos. The light is wonderful and the sky is a beautiful blue.
We continue along the new bike path towards Saint Dyé that takes us past Château Menars.
Then on past the pretty little village of Cour-sur-Loire which you may remember we reached via bike ferry during the summer.
We have our pause at the picnic table just opposite Cour-sur-Loire, then turn back- 25 kilometers and 1 hour 40 minutes of sheer pleasure.
You’ve still got ideal conditions. Beautiful shots!
Thank you!
What a perfect day. So glad the bicycles were retrieved. Magic sky and reflections and I am delighted by your last photo. Our magnificent jacarandas are boosting my spirits.
Yes, I’ve been seeing lots of jacaranda photos on Facebook. We were lucky to experience them last time we were in Australia.