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A Top 5 List of Top 5 Posts

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, From The Blog, Tips & Advice

What’s more exciting than a Top 5 list? Good question! We’ve read through most of our old posts and rounded up our favorite Top 5 posts. From posts about views, rides, experiences and food, we have a little bit of everything. This list is also a great source for...

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...

Is it best to ship or rent your bike for a bike tour?

by Jamie Gilpin | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update

Are you on a bike tour to conquer some of the big mountains? Or are you on a family tour ready to see some of the most gorgeous sights in southern France? Do you think you’d be more comfortable on your own trusty steed? Or do you feel you’d...

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 Romantic Thermal Spa Bike Tour in Tuscany

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 14, 2019 | Blog, Featured Tours, Guided Tours, Italy, Tuscany

When most people think of romance, they think of flowers, chocolates and a corner table at a fancy restaurant. When we think of romance, we think of riding together through fields of flowers and relaxing in a thermal spa in the afternoon and ending the day with a mouth-watering...

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...

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 Tips to be Prepared for a Rainy Ride

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 13, 2019 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice

It’s no secret that weather can make or break a ride. Brilliant sunshine and a light breeze are the makings of truly memorable ride. Especially when you’re riding from Florence to Panzano in Tuscany! However if you add in some rain, it can be a tough day in the...