by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, France, Provence |
You’ve done your travel research and decided you’re ready to pedal and climb your way across the south of France on a custom Provence Bike Tour. Excellent choice! Provence is famous for its picturesque landscapes, delicious food and wine, rich history, and breathtaking art and architecture — and...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 25, 2022 | Asheville, Blog, France, Italy, Self Guided Tours |
If you thought bicycle tours ended when summer did, think again! Travel between September and December has its perks, including fewer crowds, better bargains, and cooler temperatures. It’s also an enchanting time for experiencing local festivals and taking in breathtaking fall foliage. However, not all fall bike tour...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update |
Note: This is an article that Bruce Hildenbrand wrote for Cycle Sport on Andy Hampsten’s first American win on l’Alpe d’Huez, and the preview of the epic 2004 mountain Time Trial up Alpe d’Huez. For the results of the 2004 Alpe d’Huez Time Trial click here. To experience one of our...
by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog, France, Provence |
The Luberon is a region within greater Provence that is home to what many cherish as the true Provence. Villages of Menerbes, Lacoste, Roussillon, and Gordes give the region the genuine feel of the area. Weekly village markets, a slow pace, quiet roads, rich history, and friendly locals all add...
by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog, France, Provence |
There are many words that create images of Provence – lavender, wine, Mt. Ventoux, the Luberon, relaxed, beautiful. All of these create the perfect destination for a vacation. And what better vacation than cycling in Provence? In Provence there is riding for all levels – whether you’re looking for...
