I love France for many reasons, but having spent a few weeks there and doing some cycling, it is a pleasure to cycle on roads, both minor and major, where the motorists know how to behave.
Maybe it’s something to do with the lack of BMW drivers..
‘Somewhere during the night you will hear a voice say, “Why am I doing this? I am never doing this again!” Look forward to this voice. Welcome it. Laugh at it. Embrace it. Look forward to hearing it again next year. Just know that it will come and that you will ride past it and be stronger when it fades into the shadows.’