House and gite business for sale in the Pyrenees – a perfect cycling base or B&B
The Pyrenees offers some of the best cycling in France. This lovely cyclist-owned house is looking for a new owner – it could be you!
Posted: 3 May 2023
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Search for tours & accommodation:La Vélobuissonnière from Alençon to Saumur via Le Mans
La Vélobuissonnière from Alençon to Saumur links Veloscenie, the Loire à Velo and Velo Francette bike routes.
House and gite business for sale in the Pyrenees – a perfect cycling base or B&B
The Pyrenees offers some of the best cycling in France. This lovely cyclist-owned house is looking for a new owner – it could be you!
2023 Tour de France program and race guide - ON SALE NOW
The official Tour de France 2023 race guide and program includes route maps, stage times, maps and rider profiles.
My French cycling holiday bespoke planning service
Need help arranging your cycling holiday in France? Then this page is for you.
Accommodation for cycling in the French Alps
B&B, hotel and chalet accommodation in the French Alps, Morzine, Grenoble, Alpe d'Huez, Galibier, and on other Tour de France cols.
Santiago de Compostela bike route - Le Puy en Velay to St Jean Pied de Port
Cycle the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route from Le Puy en Velay to St Jean Pied de Port.
Tour de France Femmes 2023 Stage-by-stage guide
The 2023 Tour de France Femmes will be the second edition of the race after a French stage race was reintroduced in 2022.
Bordeaux to Lacanau bike route
The Bordeaux-Lacanau bike path links one of France's premier cities – and its wine capital – to the beautiful Atlantic Coast.
Sauveterre-de-Guyenne - Lovely loop bike route
A rewarding circular Sauveterre bike ride that offers lovely cycling and a diversion from the popular Canal de Garonne route.
Tour de France 2023 route: Stage-by-stage guide
The Tour de France 2023 route, including information on stage maps and profiles, plus links and advice to help you follow the race in person.
Taking bikes on trains to Calais and the Somme - map and advice
What you need to know about taking a bike on trains to Calais, the Somme and other places in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
How to make your French holiday accommodation cycle-friendly
How to make your French campsite, hotel, B&B, or gite accommodation business cycle-friendly
What is a véloroute? What is a voie verte?
What's the different between a véloroute and a voie verte when you're cycling in France? And are they car-free? We explain the differences.
Cycling the Western Front Way
The Western Front Way is a walking and cycling route that follows the line of No Man's Land from World War One.
Euro Velo 8 - Mediterranean Cycle Route
The Euro Velo 8 Méditerranée à Vélo bike route connects Spain to Italy via the south of France. It also links with the Canal du Midi.
Véloroute de la Vallée de la Baise (V82 bike route)
The Véloroute de la Vallée de la Baise bike route from the Canal de Garonne to Nerac, Condom and Valence-sur-Baïse.
Circuit Coteaux de Garonne
A circular bike route from the banks of the Canal de Garonne at Tonneins.
Île d'Oléron Vineyards bike route – St-Pierre to St-Georges d’Oleron loop
A lovely bike route through the vineyards in the north of the Île d'Oléron, off the west coast of France.
Le Tour de Gironde à Velo
From Bordeaux to beaches and vineyards, Le Tour de Gironde à Velo is a lovely bike route that takes in all the highlights of the Gironde department of south-west France.
The Ardennes to Reims via the Vineyards of the Champagne
A lovely cycle touring route that links the Ardennes to Reims, the gateway of the Champagne vineyards.
Voie verte de la vallée de la Marne (Marne Valley Greenway)
The Voie Verte de la Vallée de la Marne (Marne Valley Greenway) makes an ideal day bike ride to explore the vineyards of the Champagne.
Cabrerets and the Chemin de Halage on the Lot River
Cycling from Cabrerets to the Chemin de Halage on the Lot River, near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Pech Merle.
La Véloroute de la vallée du Dropt, the Dropt Valley bike route
La Véloroute de la vallée du Dropt is a one-way bike route following the river Dropt in south-west France.
Circuit Rembrandt bike route from Le Mas d'Agenais on the Canal de Garonne
Circuit Rembrandt is a lovely circular day ride from the Canal de Garonne in south-west France.
La Voie Verte des Gaves is Lourdes to Pierrefitte-Nestalas via Argelès-Gazost
La Voie Verte des Gaves is a converted railway line route from Lourdes to Pierrefitte-Nestalas via Argelès-Gazost in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
7 D-Day Museums for Cycling in Normandy
Here are 7 fascinating museums and sites that help tell the story of the D-Day Landings.
Guidebook for cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse
There is now an English-language guidebook from a mainstream publisher for cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse.
Tips for planning your first bicycle tour
Mike Barry was one of Canada’s most respected frame-builders and a regular visitor to France. Here, we share his tips for your first cycling tour.
Maps for cycling in France
Here is an overview of IGN and Michelin maps for cycling in France – and how to choose the best one for your cycling holiday in France.
10 Epic Canal Bike Routes in France
If you are looking for an epic canal bike ride in France, then these 10 ideas from Richard Peace might provide the inspiration you need.
Cycling the wine regions of France
There are so many French wine areas to explore by bike – Caro Feely has this guide to help you decide where to start.
Itinerary for cycling for La Flow Vélo
La Flow Vélo is one of France's newest bike routes. Here's our itinerary from when we cycled from the Atlantic Coast at l’île d’Aix to Thiviers in the Dordogne.
V90 Véloroute Voie Verte de la Vallée de l'Isle - Moulin-Neuf to Perigueux
The V90 Véloroute Voie Verte de la Vallée de l'Isle goes from Moulin-Neuf, near Montpon-Ménestérol on the Dordogne/Gironde border, to Perigueux.
English guidebook for the Veloscenic bike route
An English guidebook has now been released for the popular Paris to Mont-St-Michel Veloscenic bike route.
Cycling on Île de Ré
Everything you need to know to enjoy a cycling holiday on Île de Ré, an island off the west coast of France.
Bike route for cycling from Calais to Paris
Richard Peace has this bike route suggestion for cycling from Calais to Paris.
Bike carriers and car racks for cycling in France
What you need to know about hiring or buying a car rack for your bikes while cycling in France.
Medical certificate for cycling in France
You may need a medical certificate for all cycling competitions, sportives and even some local leisure rides in France. Here's a template you can use.
A self-guided cycling holiday on La Velo Francette – a DIY itinerary
La Velo Francette is one of France's hottest cycle routes. Here's a DIY itinerary for the route.
Cycling in the Bois de Vincennes in Paris
The largest public park in Paris, the Bois de Vincennes, is an absolute delight for cyclists. Here's how to enjoy it by bike.
Circuit du Duc de Lauzun bike route
The circular Circuit du Duc de Lauzun near Eymet south of Bergerac is a gem of a bike route through vineyards, bastide towns and valleys.
Advice for vegetarians cycling in France
Cycling in France hasn’t always been easy for vegetarians – we have these tips to help make it a bit easier.
Itinerary for cycling the Canal de Garonne
Here is a do-it-yourself itinerary for cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse.
School holidays and public holidays in France
Mark these public holiday and school holiday dates in your cycling diary so you don't get caught out by closed shops and fully booked accommodation.
Cycling La Sarthe à Vélo
We sent Jacqui and Adrian Brown off on La Sarthe à Vélo to check out one of France's lesser known cycling networks. Here are their daily reports.
7 things for your Veloscenie cycling holiday itinerary
Heading out on the Paris to Mont St Michel Veloscenie bike route? Here are 7 things to factor into your itinerary.
Road rules for cycling in France
Here are the road rules (read: laws) for cycling in France, according to the French Highway Code.
5 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trails in France
France is blessed with hundreds of kilometres of world-class mountain bike trails – here are five of the best.
The Roger Lapébie bike path from Bordeaux to Sauveterre
Ravi Nookala cycles the Roger Lapébie bike path from Bordeaux to Créon and back.
5 Great Bikes Routes in Paris
Want to see Paris by bike? Local cyclist Mark Cramer has this insider's guide to 5 bike routes around Paris
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