France

Bike Tours for People Who Don’t Ride

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

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 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...

Best Bike Tours for Seniors

by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 16, 2018 | Blog, Burgundy, Dordogne, Featured Tours, France

Our best bike tours for seniors (a.k.a. the young at heart)! While our riders are all ages, it’s no doubt that we hold a special place in our heart for our senior riders. Those who are living their life to the fullest and enjoying every second always seem to...

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, Provence, 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...

Our Top Tours for Families with Young Riders

by Jamie Gilpin | May 14, 2018 | Blog, Featured Tours, France, Italy

We absolutely love seeing the next generation mount a bike and find that addictive connection to nature and self. We love it even more when that passion inspires travel to other countries and we love it the most when their travels lead them to a an Italy or France...

Cooking Classes on a Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog, Burgundy, France, Italy, Partners

Maybe you have a loved one who doesn’t looooove riding bikes as much as you do. Or maybe you want to ride really hard for three or four days and then relax really hard for one or two days. Or maybe your love of food rivals your love of...

The Sights and Smells of Lavender on a Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog, France, Provence

There are few things in life more relaxing and more breathtaking than a field of lavender in full bloom. Although we would argue that seeing lavender on a bike tour is one way to up the ante. Stopping for a breather alongside a field overflowing with the deep purple...

Dordogne Cycling Vacations: Our Founder’s Favorite

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Dordogne, France, Self Guided Tours, Update

Our Founder, Dick Powell, shares why he has a particular soft spot for Dordogne cycling vacations in this post written in 2014. Jamie and Joy Gilpin have since taken over the running of Outfitter Bicycle Tours but still rely on the expertise and local knowledge of Dick and his...

Our 4 Favorite Provence Rides

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, France, Provence, Self Guided Tours

Our fearless leaders, Joy and Jamie, spend much of their summers in Provence. They’ve spent their time riding the roads and getting to know each climb, each sweeping turn, and each winding descent. With varied terrain for any cyclist, there are options for everyone. From conquering Mt. Ventoux to...