1,500 km Along France’s Coast by E-bike | Cycling La Vélomaritime

Join me as I take on the full La Vélomaritime – a breathtaking 1,500 km cycling route from Roscoff in Brittany to Bray-Dunes at the Belgian border. This adventure follows France’s stunning northern coastline, offering spectacular scenery, charming towns, and unforgettable experiences. For the first two weeks, I’m riding with my Irish partner, the next two on my own. I will be testing my brand-new Idworx oPinion eT. Will an e-bike make the journey more fun, or will I miss the raw challenge of traditional touring? If you’re curious about long-distance cycling in France, e-bike touring, or planning your own ride on La Vélomaritime, this video is for you! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to La Vélomaritime – 1,500 km coastal route 00:35 – Riding with my Idworx oPinion eT e-bike 01:40 – Celtic heritage of Brittany: legends, megaliths, Breton place names 02:14 – Six days in: arriving at St. Malo 02:40 – Leaving St. Malo for Mont Saint-Michel (Liberation Day) | flat marshlands 03:26 – Oyster town Cancale 04:44 – Mont Saint-Michel: visiting the abbey in the (quiet) evening 06:31 – My experience with the e-bike so far 07:10 – Leaving the sea, going inlands (Normandy) 07:55 – Mortain Waterfalls 09:19 – Cycling along the river Vire (including Saint-Lô) 11:01 – Campsite: time for cleaning the bikes and clothes 12:26 – Reflections on e-bike touring 14:08 – In the next video.... BICYCLE GEAR Bike: idworx oPinion eT https://www.idworx-bikes.de/product/o... Bike Panniers: Ortlieb Back-Roller Design Sierra https://de.ortlieb.com/en/products/ba... Handlebar Bag: Ortlieb Ultimate Free https://nl.ortlieb.com/products/ultim... CAMERA GEAR Camera: Sony A7IV Lens: Sony FE 24-105mm F/4.0 G Extra lens: Sony FE 20mm F/1.8 G Microphone: Røde VideoMic PRO+ Another microphone: Røde Lavalier GO Stand: Joby GorillaPod 5K Extra camera: iPhone 14 Pro