A Choice of Cycling Holidays

All our holidays start from La Besnardiere with its beautiful tranquil setting in the heart of the Loire countryside. Whether you choose to join one of our group guided tours (see Tour Dates) or take a self- guided tour we can provide you with the routes, gear and back-up.
Above all else we want you to enjoy your holiday so these tours are designed to be comfortable, occasionally challenging but definately not extreme!!

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Guided & Self-Guided Tours in the Loire:

Gentle	5 to 10 days, approx 15-25 miles/day (24-40 kms/day) a good introduction to cycle touring as the pace is comfortable with lots of stops to explore the area, towns and sights and we usually cycle for 3 to 4 hours each day, with a rest day on the longer tours. Starting and finishing at La Besnardiere, staying at small hotels/b&b along the route. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------
Intermediate	5 to 14 days, approx 30 – 50 miles/day (48 – 80 kms/day) for those who cycle fairly regularly and are comfortable with 4-6 hrs riding each day at a steady pace with regular stops, for refreshment and exploration of historic towns and sights. We have a rest day on the longer tours where you have the choice to continue exploring or to have a lazy day. Starting and finishing La Besnardiere, staying at small hotels/b&b along the route. ----------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
Short Breaks	3 to 4 days, at either gentle or intermediate level.  A different trip each day from La Besnardiere to explore the countryside and a variety of historic towns and villages. On the Gentle tours we cycle for 2 to 4 hours each day and walk around the places of interest, for the Intermediate tours we cycle 3 to 6 hours each day. ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------
Mix- It!	3 – 14 days, as much or as little cycling as you like with lots of other options such as walking/canoeing/horse riding/shopping/wine tasting/cultural & historical visits/ markets/reading and relaxing! ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------
Cycle- Camping	5 to 10 days, approx 15-45 miles/day (24-64 kms/day) carrying your own gear and staying at quality campsites (many with large swimming pools). We cycle for anything between 2 and 6 hours a day exploring the area along the way. We also have some multiple stays at some sites to allow load-free cycle days or exploration on foot.   --------------------------------- ----------------------------------
Learn &  Build	2 to 6 days, one to one tuition on learning to ride a bike and/or improving skills and confidence on road and in traffic. We organise these holidays for individuals or groups as required - please contact us.  ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
Bike Maintenance & Repairs	Half a day on the basics, enough to keep you and the bike safely on the road, mend punctures and basic repairs. We normally arrange this as an 'add-on' to any of the guided or self-guided tours - please contact us.   ----------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
	See Tour Dates 2008