. All our cycling trips include a high-end HYBRID bike rental
. BIKE DELIVERY : at your first accommodation on Day 1
HYBRID BIKE
. HYBRID bikes are without a doubt the BEST CHOICE for cycle-touring and tackling the daily 25-60km of our tours.
It is a bicycle for both performance and comfort: being light and aerodynamic, it can ride fast and handle climbs.
With slightly wider tyres, a more upright position, and flat handlebars, the bikes offer a great deal of comfort too
. CANNONDALE or TREK - disk - or equivalent : Equipped with Shimano parts, light aluminium frames, and a double-plateau. Gearing: 30/46 with 11/36 cluster > 18 speed. Weight : around 12.2 kg
. Bike frames are UNISEX: when possible, we provide a comfortable woman saddle to all women riders - You can request it
Included equipment : helmet - pump - 1 front pannier - 1 saddle bag - 1 lock per bike - 1 inner tube per bike - 1 repair kit for two bikes - Phone support on handle bar
LUXURY HYBRID BIKE
. An ideal compromise between Hybrid & Ebike = a light weight hybrid luxury bike.
. TREK or CANNONDALE - Carbone frame, with disc break, Shimano 105 Ultegra, Double plateau.
Gearing : compact crank 2 rings 34x50 with 11x32 rear cogs > 22 speed. Weight : from 9 kg
. Included equipment : helmet - pump - 1 front pannier - 1 saddle bag - 1 lock per bike - 1 inner tube per bike - 1 repair kit for two bikes - Phone
support on handle bar
EBIKE
. You can choose the E-BIKE option - with a supplement - on ALL our cycling trips! You can add a little extra pedal power with an E-Bike.
Provence is hilly, and most of the prettiest villages are “hilltop”, meaning you have to climb to get there. The E-bike becomes a WONDERFUL COMPROMISE: while still pedalling, you can access to a perched village without being a great cyclist.
How it works: when you begin pedalling, the electric motor is triggered. You can choose between several levels of electric assistance.
. SCOTT or TREK or equivalent - equipped with a 90km of battery autonomy, a low frame (easy to get on and off), anti-puncture tires (reducing the risk of flats), hydraulic brakes (ensuring the highest standard of safety). Weight : around 23.9 kg
. E-bike frames are UNISEX
Included equipment : helmet - bike computer - 1 front map holder - 1 saddle bag - 1 lock per bike - 1 battery charger - 1 Phone support on handle bar
. Assistance is included: meaning if you have any problems, our mechanic will come and repair it at no charge
. Delivery of the E-bike, with a short briefing from our bike man, who will show you how to use the E-BIKE.
ROAD BIKE
. You can choose the FULL ROAD bike option (carbon) - with a supplement - for our CHALLENGING biking tours, where you will ride for up 90 - 100km daily.
. It’s an ultra-light bike - some are made entirely of carbon: the ultimate in performance.
. We recommend the road bikes only for those used to riding them. Though sleek and light, the bikes sacrifice comfort for speed,
they’re more difficult to handle, and they’re not really meant to stop every 10km to visit villages… and automatic shoes also makes for difficult walking.
. CANNONDALE - Synapse Carbone 105 - Double plateau or equivalent - are cutting-edge in the industry, and famous by amateur cyclists: Equipped with Shimano parts. Weight : around : 8.7 kg
Gearing: compact crank 2 rings 34x50 with 11x32 rear cogs > 22 speed.
. You can ride with flat pedals. Or you can bring your own automatic shoes, pedals, and a tool to fasten your pedals
Included equipment : helmet - pump - 1 water bottle holder - 1 lock per bike - 1 inner tube per bike - 1 repair kit for two bikes - 1 phone support on handle bar