France

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...

Top 5 Can’t-Miss Experiences in the Luberon

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog, France, Provence

The Luberon is a corner of Provence that encapsulates everything you’d expect from Provence – great food, rich history, and beautiful views. The region was made famous by Peter Mayle’s book, “A Year In Provence”. We love the area and love to show it off on bike tours but...

Top 5 Views in Provence

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 19, 2017 | Blog, France, Provence

Provence stands out as one of the most VISUALLY impressive destinations where we offer bike tours. From vast vistas to flowing lavender fields, Provence has it all. We want to share the beauty with you in person but until then, let us share our top 5 Provence views in this...

Luberon Cycling

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog, France, Provence

Cycling in Provence