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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
