France

Our 5 Favorite Things about Sault

by Jamie Gilpin | May 3, 2021 | Blog, France, Guided Tours, Provence

We’ve proudly declared Sault to be one of our favorite European villages. We’ve traveled to this Provencal town on numerous occasions so are maybe a little biased but there are several reasons we keep going back. There’s something refined about the French travel experience when you go to Sault....

Why we love the Tour de France

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog, France, From The Blog, Guided Tours

We’ve been avidly following the Tour de France since we can remember. It’s been a passion of ours from traveling to France (with and without guests) and riding the routes to waiting on summits for the greats to pass us by and rubbing elbows with some of the fastest...

Our Favorite Romantic Bike Tours

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 16, 2019 | Burgundy, Dordogne, France, Italy, Provence, Self Guided Tours, Tuscany, Update

Is it strange that we always connect romance with bikes? Hear us out. What better way to bond with your loved one than on a bike ride, exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world? What better way to express you love someone than by encouraging them...

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, Tuscany

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, Provence

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

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, Dordogne, 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...