France Bike Tours

Words cannot describe the natural beauty you find all over the coast of Brittany, or Bretagne as the French call it. If off the beaten track is your style of travel than you are going to love this area that still remains a bit old school in its ways of living, learning, and preserving nature. This isn’t to say that you won’t find what you’re looking for as far as a sensory experience is concerned. You’ll be greeted each day by the ocean as it sprays its salty ocean mist upon the land, a therapeutic morning ritual.

Champagne, synonymous with  celebrations, new beginnings, and the new year.  When one thinks of Champagne or sparkling wine it is an automatic pairing of this drink with memorable moments in life.  This fizzy, delicious drink that comes in white, pink and even red variations is enjoyed around the world and is considered a luxury product.

The Dordogne department of France is oft considered one of the most beautiful regions in France - a magical land full of caves, rivers and prehistoric creations dating back 400,000 years.

The Loire Valley is an enchanted land of vineyards, gardens and rolling green hills dotted with more than a thousand chateaux. Tour castles, explore hidden caves and play in fields of sunflowers. Cycling in the Loire region is rated easy – as the terrain consists of mostly flat rides along the river banks with occasional short hills up to the plateau.

The Loire is the valley of dreams. Begin your days with energizing yoga to prepare the mind and body for fun-filled days of cycling. Bicycle through the level terrain of a provincial countryside, through medieval villages, and along meandering rivers, pause at lush, age-old vineyards to taste glorious vintages and explore the region’s distinct subterranean troglodyte cellars.

This unique bike tour of Provence offers you a taste of all things Provençal. Not only will you explore vestiges of ancient Rome and cycle through medieval hilltop villages but you will ride through the heart of the “Petit Luberon”. Bask in the beauty of the rural Provence countryside while sampling the local wines, briny olives, and truffles in the sun bathed markets of St. Remy.

The Luberon region is quintessential Provençe. It is the world of Peter Mayle, the land of Cezanne and Van Gough; with it simple dry stone walls and bories, imposing "bastides”, villages perched on hillsides, colorful fabrics, and crumbling farmhouses with sweeping views that never seem to end.

Let the battle begin! With Alberto Contador looking for his 4th victory and Andy Schleck returning to exact his [best served cold] revenge, the 2011 Tour de France will be a showdown you won’t want to miss! New teams, new alliances, and a grand fight to the finish awaits you!

Legendary climbs, hidden valleys, ancient churches in late- afternoon light, a warm coffee or cold beer on the top of a Tour de France climb – oh, yes what a change!