As promised the road turned into cycling utopia after Sinop – well-made road with wide hard shoulder, 2 lanes for the relatively light traffic, a near constant view of the sea on my left and green mountains on my right. I passed by rice fields, then into endless rolling hills of hazelnut trees and … More Back at the border

My first 1000km on the bike.I have been trying to remember where I was when I realised I had walked my first 1000km, somewhere in central France I think. I knew it would pass quicker on a bike but it seems like it has taken no time at all. Just under 3 weeks after I … More First 1000km