It’s been a looong while since I posted on this blog, so here’s a write up from my other one about a trailer ride I did with my two smalls in tow. It was 17km – not a big deal in bike terms – but a big deal given it was my first “big” (as in more than 30-minute) solo trailer ride with the two of them. The good news is they loved it, so I get to finish the ride another day (we did about half of the 38km route.)
Before the holidays, determined to make a better job of it than last year, I started putting together a list of microadventures we could have over the summer. One of the things high on that list was riding the voie verte that is closest to us here: the 38km trail from Lavelanet to Mirepoix. My original plan involved an overnight camp, with James acting as chauffeur enabling us to ride the route in sections then spend the night in a tent before carrying on the next day. I originally thought three short rides with two overnights. Then I thought it would be fun to do this with friends. Then I decided the logistics of organising said trip with friends or even just between the two of us was giving me a headache and that I’d do it alone. Then I decided that it was too sunny and hot…
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