Calais to Rome and back

A Train Supported Bicycle Journey — June–August 2014



Day 2 – Monday 30 June

St Giles to Fontvieille

Route Statistics ml / ft km / m
Riding Distance 18.47 29.73
Total Ascent 282 86
Total Descent 177 54
Start Elevation 26 8
End Elevation 131 40
Min Elevation 13 4
Max Elevation 148 45

Campsite

Camping Municipal Les Pins (http://www.fontvieille-provence.com/office-de-tourisme-fontvieille/camping-anglais.php)

Notes

Having stopped short on Sunday I had it mind to try to find a bike shop in Arles to repair or replace the front pannier carrier and then to go the short distance to my planned stop at Fontvieille. I found the tourist information office in Arles but discovered that specialist bike shops would not be open, it being Monday. I tried a large sports department store but they didn't stock anything suitable, so I abandoned that idea and pressed on to Fontvieille. There was a good restaurant so I sat outside under an umbrella and had lunch. The campsite was in the pine forest behind the town where I kicked my heels for the afternoon.

 
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Day 2 – 18 Miles

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Gradient – Day 2

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Roman Theatre, Arles

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Restaurant at Fontvieille

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Camping-Les-Pins, Fontvieille