We are two retired grandfathers setting out from Cuxhaven on the German, North Sea coast, up the River Elbe to Prague. The adventure entails 1000km of cycling over 10 days, hopefully camping all the way. Our fluent command of the German language should guarantee at least a good supply of beer. We have previously cycled the Main Radweg and Cuxhaven to Fussen on the Austrian border.
Monday, 5 August 2013
Day 1
This, at last, is the real thing. A good night's sleep (despite the 30 degree temperature) after a tour of Frankfurt's beer cellars was most welcome. This morning started at 07.30 with a 3 mile ride to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof for the 08.52 train to Cuxhaven (via Hannover and Hamburg-Harburg). Travelling with bikes by train in Germany has to be experienced to be believed. Dedicated bike storage for 18 bikes! Reserved seats with view of bikes, leg room and train timetables so you can co-ordinate all changes. Derek is in awe.
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There weren't enough places for people let alone bikes on the train to Manchester this morning.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the blog and the photos.Looking forward to hearing running reports on the cycling-enjoy yourselves!
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