We had breakfast at the hotel to start the day before cycling through the historic part of Besancon. This place drips with history. After about half an hour of touring, we made our way towards the Eurovelo, passing the other side of the Citadel from where we entered the city yesterday. Today we're heading west for about 60 km to Choisey, near Dole. The waters along the canals and river are so smooth, and the light is at an angle that makes the reflections of the cliff face, and autumn leaves, perfect picture. Like the past two days of riding, the colours of the leaves of the deciduous trees of the area are amazing. Today is a continuation of the previous day's ride in a gorge, with steep hillsides of trees and exposed cliff faces. The breeze, at least for the morning, is at our backs. Since the repairs to the bike yesterday, it feels fantastic. I feel fantastic. I now focus on the many fisher folk I see along the banks of waterways! Fisherfolk are those who fish the canals but...
A blog about my touring bicycle rides - slow and steady - for my future self to read and remember.