CYCLING WEEKEND and a STAY IN A CHATEAU !!

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Ever pondered on the possibility of a long weekend in France, enjoying the delights
of rural France and taking in the fresh air on a carefully arranged and mapped cycle
tour of a region ?   At the close of each day, you will rest in a comfortable and vetted
chateau or hotel, which following a day in the saddle is always very welcome.

In South West France for example,  there are quite a lot of chateaux - around 146 in
the department of the 'Gers' alone!   Although some of these buildings are in fact no
longer of habitable condition, many are.   Again, some are occupied by those lucky
individuals who are able to cope with the considerable running costs of these monoliths
which, believe you me are quite something !  Despite this, plenty of other chateaux are
available, and it is always a pleasure to pass a night in these interesting and delightful
places along with the undoubted ambience they provide.

With extra quiet roads and the knowledge that most french people are at ease and
aware of cyclists on the roads ( most of them are cyclists too ) - this is a truly great
way to sample the delights of the french countryside, and then pop back home again.

Indeed, with the TGV rail network and it's good links to the South West of France you
can travel for example  to Bordeaux or Agen with your  own bike as well.  A better option
is to hire a bike via the facilities of a professional tour operator in your selected region.
Flights will of course be available to transfer you to the start of your tour, but
bear in mind that the taxi transfer to and from your hotel may be quite a distance  from
the airport (taxi fares are usually quite expensive in rural France ), so choose a tour
operator who includes the taxi transfer in the cost of the weekend.

Normally, a choice of bikes will be available, eg mountain bike, aluminium road bike,
carbon road bike, hybrid bike and perhaps a choice of electric bike too, when you
choose a professional to support your mini break.

Again, with a fully supported tour for your week-end, you can enjoy the many benefits
and support given by tour professionals.  Assistance should include route guidance, maps
and a welcome meeting, a safety and food pack,  puncture assistance  and all
those other little extras you may need.

Remember to take your mobile or smartphone, and of course the camera for those
special moments to record.

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Far from the madding crowd - get away !

Cycling holidays can be a fantastic alternative to your traditional holiday plans- certainly this form
of holistic exercise is good for shaping most of the body, not just your legs.  Cycling can be a great
way to get fit or fitter, and is being encouraged more and more by health professionals and others
alike.  It is definitely the new buzz word/words doing the rounds at the moment.

There are a limited number of exclusive cycling tours and holidays in South West France and they
can be modelled to fit an individual needs and requirements.

Boasting 146 chateaux, the Gers with its 'bastide' hilltop villages remains largely unspoilt and uncommercialised.   This department is essentially one big unpolluted rural community, with little
in the way of industry per se.  They are truly in touch with the land here, and with its rolling hills of
sunflowers and Armagnac brandy vines, it is truly picturesque.  The sky at night when cloud free is a
sight to behold.  Very little light pollution , so you can see the Milky Way and often thousands upon
thousands of stars- without a telescope !!

Largely forgotten and unknown by many, the Gers provides a wonderful background for a relaxed
and enjoyable trip with its many quiet lanes, routes into the forest of the Landes and down south
to the Cols of the Pyrenees.   Often referred to as cycling nirvana by the locals.

Auch the capital city of the Gers, does not feel like the capital of anywhere!  It is a most delightful
little place, where you can indulge in the French way of life.  Wander the streets and boulevards stop
for a coffee and croisant or take lunch in the square.

Rich in culture and history, the 'Gers' will soothe your soul.  D'Artagnan (yes he did exist) orginates
from the little village of Lupiac, where medieval enactments take place in the summer.  The Lupiac
museum is worth a  visit too.  Henry IV features a lot here too.  A 'good' King he was one of the
most popular reigning monarchs, and his influence abounds in this region.

Go it alone on a cycling trip or opt for support and a professional tour ?   I am personally a big fan of
spending the night in a hotel or comfortable chateau after a long bike ride.   Nothing beats curling up in
a nice warm and cosy bed after a day in the saddle.  A hot bath or shower is worth any extra expense.
A luxury stay in a rural farmhouse or chateaux is a great choice and beats going it alone somewhere
anyday.  But, perhaps the most important of all, the chance to have full back up and support when out
cycling is the best reason to choose a professional tour operator.  If the cycling gets too much, a good
tour provider will come and rescue you and the bike to transport on to your next stay/hotel.  In addition
most tour operators  will offer lots of ancilliary activities for you to try to either invigorate or possibly
relax you too.   Lots of data on local amenities, including places of interest and restaurants,and if you
choose a 'hotel to hotel' experience, they will carry your bags.

So, go on take the plunge-start to make those plans for next year, make it the year you began your
very own journey and adventure into the world of cycling and cycling holidays.

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