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Top 5 Things to do in Asheville off the Bike

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 25, 2019 | Asheville, Tips & Advice, Update | 0 Comments

Asheville is our backyard so you’ll have to forgive us if we talk about it a lot. Besides the bike riding (which is nothing short of amazing), Asheville and the surrounding areas play host to some incredible eats, drinks and history! We know that not everyone likes to sit...

Tour de France Spectator Tours 2020 – Guest Testimonial

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 13, 2019 | Blog, France, Update | 0 Comments

Best Bike Tours for Groups

by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 27, 2019 | Asheville, Blog, France, Italy, Tuscany | 0 Comments

We’ll start with the obvious: bike tours offer so much for group vacations. We frequently claim that riding together with friends and loved ones offers a whole new level of bonding that few other activities can. It’s also a completely new experience that’s different from a cruise or all-inclusive...

Why choose an aggressive bike tour?

by Jamie Gilpin | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog, Tips & Advice, Update | 0 Comments

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...

Our Favorite Road Ride in Asheville and our Favorite Mountain Bike Ride in Pisgah

by Jamie Gilpin | Jul 29, 2019 | Asheville, Blog, Tips & Advice, Update | 0 Comments

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...

A Top 5 List of Top 5 Posts

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, From The Blog, Tips & Advice | 0 Comments

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...

Our Love Affair with Mont Ventoux

by Jamie Gilpin | May 31, 2019 | Blog, France, Provence | 0 Comments

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...

Our Top 5 Sights in Vaison-la-Romaine

by Jamie Gilpin | May 3, 2019 | Blog, France, Provence | 1 Comment

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...

Is it best to ship or rent your bike for a bike tour?

by Jamie Gilpin | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update | 0 Comments

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...

A Season for Hope

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 22, 2019 | Blog, France, Update | 0 Comments

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...