The Western Front on a Brompton

[Dragon]

I thought some people might be interested in this little blog by a travel writer who has attempted to cycle parts of the Western Front on his Brompton (folding bike).

France on a Folder

As a Brompton cyclist myself I have to respect the effort involved! Bromptons have limited gears and can get uncomfortable after a few miles. He's even managed to cycle up to the Hautes Vosges battlefields. Our Brommies go with us to the Vosges but usually for the flat bits or the vineyards.

Gwyn

[Michelle Young]

Thanks for the link Gwyn,very interesting

Michelle

[Gareth Davies]

Brilliant.

[Roger H]

Never mind the Vosges, I cannot believe he actually managed Mont Ventoux on a Brompton. Chapeau!

Roger

[Dragon]

Yes! I didn't mention anywhere else because I was dutifully keeping to Great War sites. I would get cardiac arrest trying some of those climbs on foot, let alone a Brommy laden with bags, and I'm fairly fit.

Gwyn