Day ride from Calais

[andyml]

Chris,

I'd be interested in joining you for a day's ride out of Calais on my moulton. .....i'm sure we can work out a ride along one of the canals.....

FYI there is a lovely route out of Dieppe on L'Avenue Vert which follows an old railway line. http://www.voiesvertes.com/htm/detaille76diar_av1.htm

I discovered this a few years ago when some of us went over the "Dieppe raid" -it's beautifully paved and the old railway platforms and ticket offices are still there in places.

brgds Andy

 

[ChrisM]

Chris,

I'd be interested in joining you for a day's ride out of Calais on my moulton. .....i'm sure we can work out a ride along one of the canals.....

FYI there is a lovely route out of Dieppe on L'Avenue Vert which follows an old railway line. http://www.voiesvertes.com/htm/detaille76diar_av1.htm

I discovered this a few years ago when some of us went over the "Dieppe raid" -it's beautifully paved and the old railway platforms and ticket offices are still there in places.

brgds Andy

cheers Andy might take you up on that.. I'll let you know nearer the time, got to sort out a passport yet lol

 

[TheDoctor]

Just seen this.
There's a load of little canal-side roads inland from Calais if you head towards Ardres, Guines and places like that. Towards Boulogne along the coast road is quite nice, but may be a little hilly for your taste. Getting to Boulogne and back inside 5 hours is a bit of a big ask if you're on a tight schedule.
First thing to do is get the relevant Michelin map, or a French road atlas. Many of them are a workable scale for planning purposes.