France

Tour de France Spectator Tours 2020 – Guest Testimonial

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

Best Bike Tours for Groups

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

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...

Our Love Affair with Mont Ventoux

by Jamie Gilpin | May 31, 2019 | Blog, France

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

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...

A Season for Hope

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

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...

Our Favorite Post-Ride Grub

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

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 Life-changing Normandy Cycling Vacation

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

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...

Our Favorite Ways to Unwind After a Day in the Saddle

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

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...

Favorite French Holidays to Plan a Cycling Vacation Around

by Jamie Gilpin | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, France

France’s culture is rich in celebrations. From religious holy days to political celebrations, there are plenty of reasons to plan a trip to France. Read on for some of our favorite French holidays to plan a cycling vacation around. Pedaling through lavender fields and enjoying Bastille Day fireworks will...

Our Best Bike Tours for Advanced Riders

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 25, 2018 | Asheville, Blog, Featured Tours, France, Self Guided Climbing Adventures

So you want to go on vacation but you don’t want to miss a step in your training? We understand and we have the perfect solution: a bike tour. While yes, we do offer tours for all levels and love seeing beginners exploring the world on two wheels, those...