In 2014, Cat took a 3 month bike tour across Europe. In this post, she goes over the bike touring gear she took with her, and how it performed.Bike Touring Gear for Eurovelo By Catherine SmallLooking back on my cycling tour across South Europe, it seems a little debrief would be helpful. Below are the items I packed and some of what I learned and would do next time related to bicycle … [Read more...]

This blog post was written by Cat, and features week 10 of her bike tour across Europe. Here, we find Cat in Spain making an unexpected change of plans. Bicycle Touring Spain – sort of Blog post by Catherine SmallThere’s something in the air in this city, a freshness, a liveliness, I don’t know exactly what, but I connect with it. To put into words what attracted me about Barcelona is … [Read more...]

This blog post was written by Cat, and documents week 9 of her bike tour across Europe. In this update, she visits Rome, cycles country roads, and takes a ferry to Barcelona. Cycling in the company of others By Catherine SmallHaving the pleasure of Florent’s company for five days on the road was a welcome change to my solitary travelling. His experience with cycling, patience, and support … [Read more...]

In 2014, Cat cycled from Montenegro through to Spain along Eurovelo 8. This is her blog post update from Week 8 of the bike tour.The Town of Bastardo By Catherine SmallGood Friday was true to its name. Each time I ride a few days and stop to stay a while in a place I appreciate the creature comforts of a home and the company of my host or friend. Each time I get going again I feel like … [Read more...]

This blog post was written by Cat as part of her bike tour across Europe following the Eurovelo 8 route. It covers thoughts on Assisi as well as some plan and route changes. A quick update By Catherine SmallI’m afraid that in this week I’ve failed you all miserably. I haven’t seen any sights, I haven’t followed any of the recommendations of hosts or travellers to hike to wonderful places or … [Read more...]