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S2D10 (Day 24) – A Mid-Day Swim and the History of Torture

August 3, 2019July 29, 2019

Our peaceful restorative hotel near Godkowo and the ride into Reszel provided great opportunities to soak up the scenic Polish countryside. Tonight’s accommodations, however, are truly unique; a stay inside … Read More

Categories Poland Tags architecture, biking, castles, culture, epic, forest, hotels, lakes, museum, Napoleon Cycling Tour, nature, RideAndSeek, swimming, torture 2 Comments

S2D7 (Day 21) – Gniew to Malbork Castle to Gdańsk

July 31, 2019July 26, 2019

Leaving Gniew we headed north along the Vistula River, once again immersing ourselves in the rural splendor of this part of the country. Today our sights are set on Gdańsk, … Read More

Categories Poland Tags architecture, beach, biking, castles, culture, epic, group trip, history, Napoleon Cycling Tour, photos, RideAndSeek, river, UNESCO, war Leave a comment

S2D3 (Day 17) – Our First Century Ride (100+ miles)

July 27, 2019July 22, 2019

Stage 2, Day 3: Today was our longest day on the bike so far – a whopping 101 miles! In the cycling world, a ride of at least 100 miles … Read More

Categories Poland Tags 100 miles, architecture, biking, castles, century ride, culture, epic, food, forest, gardens, group trip, history, hops, locals, museums, Napoleon Cycling Tour, nature, photos, RideAndSeek, travel, travel inspiration, war Leave a comment

S2D2 (Day 16) – Riding into Poland

July 27, 2019July 21, 2019

Bautzen, Germany to Wiechlice, Poland   DAY #16 of 35   Poland   939 miles total Stage 2 Begins! Switching up the post naming convention, as all of our literature … Read More

Categories Germany, Poland Tags alcohol, architecture, biking, culture, epic, forest, gardens, group trip, history, hotels, lake, Napoleon Cycling Tour, palace, photos, RideAndSeek, travel inspiration, war Leave a comment
Bautzen, Germany

Day #14 – Finishing Stage 1 in Bautzen, Germany – Video too!

July 24, 2019July 19, 2019

We once again stayed close to the Czech border as we continued our odyssey through this unspoiled part of Saxony, Germany. It has been two weeks since we left Paris, … Read More

Categories Germany Tags architecture, biking, culture, epic, history, Napoleon Cycling Tour, nature, photos, RideAndSeek, river, travel 5 Comments

Day #11 – UNESCO City Bamberg

July 20, 2019July 16, 2019

Würzburg to Schwabthal   DAY #11 of 35   Germany   604 miles total The first part of our ride today meandered north from Würzburg before once more heading east. … Read More

Categories Germany Tags architecture, attractions, Bavaria, biking, castles, culture, farms, fishing, hills, history, Napoleon Cycling Tour, RideAndSeek, river, UNESCO Leave a comment
Würzburg, Germany

Day #10 – Architectural Wonder Würzburg, Germany

July 20, 2019July 15, 2019

We would have been reluctant to leave our castle abode in Jagsthausen except we had glimpsed what’s ahead. Our ride took us north through the German countryside, through more pine … Read More

Categories Germany Tags architecture, attractions, biking, culture, epic, history, locals, Napoleon Cycling Tour, nature, palace, RideAndSeek, travel, war, wine Leave a comment

Day #05: Three Countries in One Day

July 14, 2019July 11, 2019

Today we bid adieu to France, entered Germany, crossed a small sliver of Luxembourg, and then re-entered Germany. By the end of the day, we will have ridden in three … Read More

Categories France, Germany, Luxembourg Tags biking, culture, Napoleon Cycling Tour, photos, RideAndSeek, river, Roman Empire, Roman Villa, Romans, travel 2 Comments
Châlons-en-Champagne

Day #03: Cheers from Champagne Country!

July 13, 2019July 8, 2019

With great pleasure and a glass of our favorite bubbly beverage, today we are reporting in from the one and only Champagne region of France. Often imitated but never duplicated, … Read More

Categories France Tags alcohol, biking, culture, epic, gardens, group trip, hills, history, Napoleon Cycling Tour, nature, RideAndSeek, wine Leave a comment
Napoleon cycling tour from Paris to St Petersburg

Paris to Russia: Our Napoleon Cycling Adventure

July 5, 2019

Hello from Paris! Yes, you read that title right… we are about to attempt to cycle (bi- not motor-) from Paris to the Russian border. We love cycling as one … Read More

Categories Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland Tags biking, culture, epic, group trip, history, Napoleon Cycling Tour, Paris, RideAndSeek, travel, travel inspiration 9 Comments
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