Rupert Parker gets in the Saddle for cycling Eurovelo 3. Across seven days, he rides through forest, farmland and along river valleys across France to Belgium.
On the way, he explores châteaux, cathedrals, and cobbled squares, moving at a pace suited to Europe. With the help of an E-Bike, he gets all the assistance he needs from electricity.
The EuroVelo 3, known as La Scandibérique, stretches from Norway to Spain, tracing the footsteps of medieval travellers by bike. A captivating section lies between Chantilly, near Paris, and Thuin, in Belgium, spanning 300km.
The EuroVelo 3 winds from Norway to Spain, tracing the footsteps of medieval travellers by bike.
Author's summary: Exploring Eurovelo 3 by E-Bike.