Im Schwarzwald: Black Forest cycle tour
‘Wald’ is the German word for forest, but carries connotations far beyond mere trees. In the Teutoburger Wald, the Germanic … Continue reading Im Schwarzwald: Black Forest cycle tour
Author: Malcolm
Malcolm Glenny is a keen cyclist and enjoys cycle touring around the world.
Gilbert, the Master of Autun
Up until the later Gothic period the names of nearly all the great medieval architects, sculptors, painters and glass makers … Continue reading Gilbert, the Master of Autun
Claus Sluter
Dijon – where the mustard comes from, of course! I rode into Dijon from the south, trucking my way through … Continue reading Claus Sluter
Le Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a distinctive feature in the landscape of the Languedoc because of its plane trees. In … Continue reading Le Canal du Midi
Lascaux II: an issue of authenticity
Dear Robert, Helen and Michael. It has taken me over 60 years to visit the caves at Lascaux. I suggest … Continue reading Lascaux II: an issue of authenticity
Saujon: romanesque capitals
I rode into Saujon in the middle of a rainstorm. At about 4 pm the heavens opened and completely drenched … Continue reading Saujon: romanesque capitals
Wine tasting in Bourgeuil? Well, why not!
The prospect of a wine tasting hastened the morning ride to Bourgeuil… As a young student buried in books at … Continue reading Wine tasting in Bourgeuil? Well, why not!
Loir valley explorations
The valleys of the Loire and Loir rivers lie about 50 kilometres apart but are distinguished from one another by … Continue reading Loir valley explorations
A la recherche de “Monsieur Chrono”
My chosen route from Paris to Chartres included part of the course of a famous bike race, recalling the great … Continue reading A la recherche de “Monsieur Chrono”
The Gull and the Godwit
The Trucker safely stored in its travel bag, I checked it into oversize baggage yesterday at Auckland International for the … Continue reading The Gull and the Godwit