Brandane
The Costa Clyde rain magnet.
As per title. Based near Caen, doing day rides here and there for the week. Had forgotten just how good it is cycling over here. Completely different attitude towards cyclists, and proper infrastructure.
Day 1 after the overnight ferry was just local pottering.
Day 2 took a train to Carentan then cycled to Caen via Normandy beaches (strong westerly wind!).
Day 3 today, plan to cycle to Lisieux.
Glad to be able to do this as there was a 2 year period when I thought this was a thing of the past. Was struggling with any cycling beyond a few miles but then after many tests (and 6 month waits between each one) was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma. Was given 2 inhalers to use, and the result was instant relief. Have some fitness to regain and weight to lose but otherwise all good!
Some pics which will be added to (internet connection allowing)....
Day 1 after the overnight ferry was just local pottering.
Day 2 took a train to Carentan then cycled to Caen via Normandy beaches (strong westerly wind!).
Day 3 today, plan to cycle to Lisieux.
Glad to be able to do this as there was a 2 year period when I thought this was a thing of the past. Was struggling with any cycling beyond a few miles but then after many tests (and 6 month waits between each one) was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma. Was given 2 inhalers to use, and the result was instant relief. Have some fitness to regain and weight to lose but otherwise all good!
Some pics which will be added to (internet connection allowing)....
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