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Our Favorite Post-Ride Grub

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 27, 2019 | Asheville, Blog, Dordogne, France, Italy, Tips & Advice, Update | 0 Comments

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...

A Romantic Thermal Spa Bike Tour in Tuscany

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 14, 2019 | Blog, Featured Tours, Guided Tours, Italy, Tuscany | 0 Comments

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...

A Life-changing Normandy Cycling Vacation

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, Featured Tours, France, Guided Tours | 0 Comments

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...

Bike Tours for People Who Don’t Ride

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 16, 2019 | Blog, Burgundy, Dordogne, France, Tips & Advice | 0 Comments

Are we crazy? Likely. Are we passionate about bike tours. Definitely. We want to share that passion with you. Even if you think you hate to ride bikes. We think we can convince even the most anti-cycling person that a bike tour is a fun way to vacation! Read...

Our Favorite Tips to be Prepared for a Rainy Ride

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 13, 2019 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice | 0 Comments

It’s no secret that weather can make or break a ride. Brilliant sunshine and a light breeze are the makings of truly memorable ride. Especially when you’re riding from Florence to Panzano in Tuscany! However if you add in some rain, it can be a tough day in the...

Our 2019 Resolutions

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog, From The Blog, Update | 0 Comments

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” -Melody Beattie As the new year looms, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ll write in our next chapter. 2019 is sure to be an exciting year full of friends, family and bikes! This...

The 2018 Gift Guide for Cyclists

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Update | 0 Comments

We get it. Your loved one who is super passionate about bikes is impossible to buy for. He or she buys everything they want or you have no idea what to get them. We can help! Below are a few hand-picked items that we love and think your cycling...

Think a cycling vacation is too outside the box? Bike Tours are for Everyone!

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog, From The Blog, Update | 0 Comments

Are you the kind of vacationer that goes to the same place every year? Or do you always take the same kind of vacation? Maybe you like to stick to the beach or big cities? For 2019, we’d like to suggest you think a little outside the box and...

What We’re Thankful For: Family, Travel & Bikes

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog, Update | 0 Comments

Next week we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. For many, it’s a season filled with gratitude and love. We try to remember what and who we’re thankful for. Even though this is certainly something we should practice in our daily lives throughout the year, this season does seem to make...

Our Favorite Ways to Unwind After a Day in the Saddle

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 14, 2018 | Asheville, Blog, FAQs, France, Italy | 0 Comments

We absolutely love gearing up in the mornings. Few things beat putting on our kit, checking our gear and finalizing our route plans. Equally as awesome? Finishing up a ride with your loved ones and buddies. Wherever we are when we finish a ride, we have some favorite traditions...