Jamie ShannonDec 8, 201612 minThe road through China from Mianyang. Lost in LuzhouThe road from Mianyang With me not wanting to get caught up in the melee that was Chengdu, I decided I would take a different route which...
Jamie ShannonJul 15, 201611 minHeading east along the Black Sea. There's always a cup of çay around the corner It’s a very strange feeling you know – this cycle touring. I liken it almost to finishing a good book. Once I have completed a section...
Jamie ShannonApr 20, 20167 minHamburg to CopenhagenTrying to navigate a major city with just a paper map and a compass. Difficult! I followed the main road into the city for perhaps forty...
Jamie ShannonJul 18, 201510 minSouthern France and Marseille. Equipment breakdowns and sleepless nightsAfter passing through the small border town, I spent the next half an hour, and to my utter surprise and relief, gliding downhill all the...
Jamie ShannonMay 21, 20159 minCycling The Atlantic coast to BordeauxWith some much needed rest in Nantes and having now seen a giant mechanical walking elephant, I set off two days later, and made my way...
Jamie ShannonMay 6, 20157 minThrough northern France. Hello ParisFrom Tournai, I continued south west across the border to Rumes. A gentleman waited on the path for me to pass, and even though I was...