They do Paris – Perpignan by bike and stop for a few days in Corrèze
Go on vacation by joining a friend to celebrate her birthday at the other end of France. The idea seems crazy, but not for these five young people. “Last year, three of us did Paris – Vannes. This year, it’s another adventure,” says Diego, the initiator of this challenge.
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A well-defined course
After two months of preparation, the time to plot the course and book a few hotels, here they are on the roads of France. “The main objective is to meet people. We don’t like sleeping in hotels, but sometimes we don’t have a choice. »
Because the course is not random. “We knew we had a base on the way, we made sure to stop there. Often it is with family. It also does moral good. »
On the road, a few well-deserved breaks in small villages. Of course, it attracts attention. “On a fact of great encounters. Sometimes we ask people for water, we explain it to them, and we have a good time with them,” says Bastien.
Record unique moments
The five boys are well equipped. “There is one who at the pharmacy, another the toolbox. I am the photographer explains Bastien. Because this adventure, beyond the sporting challenge, is also a way to make memories.
“My mother asked me the first time to take a lot of photos,” says Diego. I told myself that making videos was even better. With Tik Tok, it’s pretty easy, and free. »
Followed by more than 50,000 people, their adventures can be found on the famous social network, on the account @diegolcrr. Every day, a video retraces the stage. “For one minute of video, I need about 30-40 minutes of editing. »
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Last year, their journey to Vannes caused a stir, reaching three million cumulative views. “We had absolutely not expected such a craze. It’s just fun for us. For the moment, we are not making such high scores, but that is not the objective. We are mainly here to enjoy. »
The Corrèze at the peak of the organ
This Friday, August 19, the whole team arrived in Lapleau, in Corrèze. The hardest stage before a big weekend break. “We are going to rest for three days in Marcillac and the surrounding area, visit, leave the bike for a bit, before heading back to La Chapelle-aux-Saints. »
An obvious step in this adventure. “We all love Corrèze, for some we have family, and for cycling, it’s really a beautiful place. »
Moreover, for rugby players, the place lends itself to it. Bastien never strays from his homemade CAB flag. “I think I converted them a bit,” he laughs.
On the program, a few swims at Lac de la Valette, visits to the gorges. And above all, the village festival in Marcillac-la-Croisille, scheduled for the whole weekend.
The team will hit the road again on Tuesday, heading for La Chapelle-aux-Saints. For the moment, the feelings are good. The arrival is scheduled for August 27. “After all, Paris – Perpignan is only downhill. » To be fair.
Corentin Deve