Outfitter Bicycle Tours Blog
Why choose an aggressive bike tour?
Shouldn’t vacation be relaxing? Like sipping cocktails by the pool and long walks on the beach? We admit that this kind of vacation has a time and a place but we often find ourselves to call something a little different. Choosing an aggressive bike tour that will force you to take residence in the pain cave for several hours at a time is crazy. It’s just down-right crazy. And we love it.
Our Favorite Road Ride in Asheville and our Favorite Mountain Bike Ride in Pisgah
Sometimes it's hard to chose between road and dirt. We have an abundance of both in Western North Carolina. Whichever path we choose to take, we know it will be epic. Read on to learn a bit about our favorite road ride in Asheville and our favorite mountain bike ride in Pisgah National Forest. Both rides are full of variety and both are completely unforgettable.
A Top 5 List of Top 5 Posts
What’s more exciting than a Top 5 list? Good question! We’ve read through most of our old posts and rounded up our favorite Top 5 posts. From posts about views, rides, experiences and food, we have a little bit of everything. This list is also a great source for inspiration! If you’re looking to go on a trip but not sure where to start, you should read through this list and then head to the website to find more Top 5 posts.
Our Love Affair with Mont Ventoux
We admit we can hardly mention France or Provence without the thought of Mont Ventoux crossing our minds. It stars in our dreams at night and it makes our legs ache with anticipation to think of riding to the summit of this Giant of Provence. The sufferfest that is summiting Mont. Ventoux is well worth the pain and sweat. It’s the stuff of legends and we want to explain why the mountain has such a firm hold on our heart.
Our Top 5 Sights in Vaison-la-Romaine
One of our favorite corners of Provence and the Rhone Valley – and there are many – is Vaison la Romaine. This small town lies in the shadow of Mont Ventoux or the Giant of Provence and is an overnight stop on most of our Provence tours. The ancient Roman town is chock-full of history, art, delicious eateries and our favorite – miles of breathtaking road to ride our bikes on. We’ve narrowed down our top 5 sights in Vaison-la-Romaine that you should definitely make time to visit while in the area.
Is it best to ship or rent your bike for a bike tour?
Are you on a bike tour to conquer some of the big mountains? Or are you on a family tour ready to see some of the most gorgeous sights in southern France? Do you think you’d be more comfortable on your own trusty steed? Or do you feel you’d get more enjoyment from your vacation if our local guide navigated the rental process for you so you don’t have to worry?
A Season for Hope
Watching the roof of Notre Dame burn this week left us feeling homesick. The strange thing is we're American but France and Paris have always been a central part of our lives and we felt like we wanted to be there with the rest of France to mourn the damage at Notre Dame. To mourn and to hope for a quick and worthy rebuild.
Our Favorite Post-Ride Grub
If you’re like us, one of the motivational factors to taking on a long ride is getting to eat guilt-free. After burning all those calories, eating a pizza in Siena while watching the horses race sounds not just delicious but utterly satisfying. Over the years, we’ve found a few gems from our favorite tour destinations and we want to share our favorite drool-worthy post-ride grub.
A Romantic Thermal Spa Bike Tour in Tuscany
When most people think of romance, they think of flowers, chocolates and a corner table at a fancy restaurant. When we think of romance, we think of riding together through fields of flowers and relaxing in a thermal spa in the afternoon and ending the day with a mouth-watering meal and cool glass of wine on a patio.
A Life-changing Normandy Cycling Vacation
Ah, Normandy. A breathtaking piece of the northern French coast. Home to stunning landscapes, world-changing history and pure luxury. We want to show it all to you by bike. Our 2019 Founders Tour will show you the best of Normandy with one of our favorite (and most knowledgeable) guides, Dick Powell. Come join us on our Normandy cycling vacation and change your life.
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