Pedal Through France a Self-Guided Cycling Adventure, Episode 474
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 31 December 2023
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Join Us in France, Susan and Ron Crump detail their long distance cycling trip from Amsterdam to Rochefort. They discuss practical aspects like shipping bikes to Europe, navigating different terrains, and choosing accommodations. The episode offers insights into the challenges they faced, including safety on shared roads and unexpected weather. It's not just for cyclists; anyone interested in travel and adventure will find value in their experiences and tips. Tune in for an informative look at what it takes to embark on a self-guided cycling tour through France.
Table of Contents for this Episode
- Intro
- Today on the podcast
- Podcast supporters
- Bootcamp 2024
- No magazine section
- Susan and Ron – Long distance trip through France
- The logistics of shipping your bike to France
- The best place to start a bike trip
- What was the end goal of the trip?
- Kamoot app and French IGN Map
- What types of roads have they taken?
- Dedicated bike routes
- Safety first
- Setting up for the night: planning 24 hours ahead
- Budget for a long cycling trip
- Behind the Postcard: Not visiting normal turisty places
- Rolling in on a bicycle makes local look at you differently than if you were on a group tour
- Chased by dogs?
- Leclerc Tour de France t-shirts
- A word of caution about planning a cycle tour: Road closures happen
- Charging your devices and cell phone service
- Worrying about getting their stuff stolen
- The why and the how
- Century rides in the US
- European rides Susan and Ron have done
- The Bicycle brought f reedom to the farmers
- Electric bicycles for touring
- Copyright
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | And the This is |
| 0:19.7 | join us in France episode 474 484 |
| 0:20.3 | 474 4 3rd so was on cat all bou, I'm Annie Sergeant, and join us in France is the podcast where we talk about France. |
| 0:28.0 | Everyday life in France, great places to visit in France, French culture, history, |
| 0:32.0 | gastronomy, and news related to travel to France. |
| 0:35.4 | Today I bring you a trip report with Susan and Ron Crump about their long distance bike trip through France France and let me tell you what if you're |
| 0:45.4 | thinking of burning some calories and lose some weight in the new year doing that |
| 0:50.0 | sort of a bike trip is your ticket. |
| 0:53.7 | Plus, Susan and Ron have plenty of experience |
| 0:56.7 | and so many great tips. |
| 0:58.2 | Stay tuned. |
| 0:59.6 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners |
| 1:02.1 | who buy my tours and services including my |
| 1:04.4 | itinerary consuled service and my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the Voice Map |
| 1:10.0 | app or you can take a day trip with me around the southwest in my electric car. |
| 1:16.1 | You can browse all of that at my boutique. Join us in France.com for a slash boutique. |
| 1:21.4 | There may still be a few spots for the boot camp in May 2024, but since I'm recording this early, I'm not sure. |
| 1:28.0 | If you're interested, go to join us in France.com for a slash boutique. Click on the Boot Camp icon and you'll see possibly if there's room left or I'll post an update |
| 1:39.7 | to the page when the boot camp is full. And you can read all the details and book your spot there if any are available. |
| 1:48.0 | There won't be a magazine part of the podcast today because I am on a plane making my way back to France today. |
| 1:55.0 | But I do want to thank my patrons for their support, |
| 1:58.0 | keeping this podcast going. |
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