American tourists who cycled in France this summer fortunately didn’t have to deal with Covid. But most had to navigate massive transportation disruptions, record-setting temperatures, floods, fires and other challenging variables that can make or break a successful cycling holiday. But even these disruptions didn’t spoil the ability to experience France by bike! Personally, I’m happy to put 2022... Source ..read more

Technically yes, you can bicycle across the bridge, the better question is should you? Plenty of opinions regarding this question are posted online from experienced and recreational cyclists, including me. I’ll admit it’s possible to cross the bridge by bike, but just because it’s possible, it doesn’t mean you should do it! The bike path is very narrow, 20 inches to be exact. This is about the... Source ..read more

I’ve started writing this post many times, searching for the perfect response to your questions about whether you should plan a cycling trip to France this year. Unfortunately, there is no perfect answer, as I learned over the last few months. After many starts…and stops, the best I can offer is some thoughts to help you make a decision that’s appropriate to your life situation. As much as we’d... Source ..read more

Will 2022 finally be the year when Covid no longer dominates the news and we can dust off bicycle trip plans that were shelved several years ago? After 2 years of no overseas travel and a virus that doesn’t want to go away, would it be premature to start thinking about where I’d want to bicycle if I was able to? As of right now, the best we can respond to either question is a hopeful maybe. Source ..read more

I can’t believe it was 9 years ago that I first cycled La Velodyssey, the Atlantic Cycling Route. It was May 2012, and just a month until this new cycling itinerary would be formally introduced. La Velodyssey has come a long way since then. With the dedication and hard work of 3 French regions and 9 departments, it’s become one of the best known and most popular French cycle routes with over 3... Source ..read more

It was just over a year ago that I cancelled my summer 2020 bicycling trip to France due to Covid. At the time few of us realized how the coronavirus would impact our lives. I figured this trip delay was just temporary and that I’d soon be rescheduling it for the fall. Obviously that never happened. Here we are, a year later and Americans are still not able to fly to France or many other... Source ..read more

You may have picked the perfect route, found charming, affordable places to stay and bought a fun cycle jersey to wear, but unfortunately 2020 will not be the year for a great cycling trip in France. With Europe struggling to recover from the impact of the coronavirus and most Americans currently banned from entering France, uncertainty about almost everything makes even thinking about a vacation... Source ..read more

It’s been 10 years since I wrote my first blog post on bicycling in France. What an incredible personal journey I’ve had during this time! The people I’ve met, places I’ve visited and adventures shared with my husband over these years have been amazing, enriching my life in many ways. Out of all my experiences during these years, it’s the simple pleasures of traveling... Source ..read more

Amazing doesn’t come close to describing the great summer adventure I had this year bicycling across France. From Provence to the Camargue, along the coast to Languedoc and Toulouse, through Bordeaux, then up to La Rochelle, the Ile de Re, Marennes, the Medoc vineyards, and back to Bordeaux. This was one fantastic cycling adventure filled with incredible sights, unforgettable people... Source ..read more

If you’re thinking about cycling the Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Sete, finding the best online resources can help you plan the best trip possible. Here are 3 of my favorites that provide the best information and resources for an itinerary that can be challenging for the unprepared. Relax Bike Tours & Rentals What originally began as a bike rental business in Beziers has evolved into... Source ..read more