by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 29, 2018 | Asheville, Blog
Let’s be honest, we ride bikes to eat and drink. Of course there is also the sense of accomplishment, self-fulfillment, and wonder that you also experience from the saddle but when it comes down to it, we ride bikes to eat and drink. Most of our favorite tour...
by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog, France, Provence
There are few things in life more relaxing and more breathtaking than a field of lavender in full bloom. Although we would argue that seeing lavender on a bike tour is one way to up the ante. Stopping for a breather alongside a field overflowing with the deep...
by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 10, 2018 | Blog, Italy, Self Guided Tours, Tuscany |
If Tuscany is the heart of Italy, Siena is the heart of Tuscany. It’s truly a special place that is featured on almost every one of our Tuscan tours. Many itineraries include an overnight stay in this storied city so we thought we would share our top 5...
by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Dordogne, France, Self Guided Tours, Update |
Our Founder, Dick Powell, shares why he has a particular soft spot for Dordogne cycling vacations in this post written in 2014. Jamie and Joy Gilpin have since taken over the running of Outfitter Bicycle Tours but still rely on the expertise and local knowledge of Dick and...
by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, France, Provence, Self Guided Tours |
Our fearless leaders, Joy and Jamie, spend much of their summers in Provence. They’ve spent their time riding the roads and getting to know each climb, each sweeping turn, and each winding descent. With varied terrain for any cyclist, there are options for everyone. From conquering Mt. Ventoux...
