Published by Lyn on 27 February 2015
Johan wrote from South Africa to ask about renting (or buying) a touring bike in Paris for a two- or three-month tour of France. Here's our email exchange.
Johan starts his French cycling holiday in Paris. Photo: anw
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Lyn
I got your details from your site www.freewheelingfrance.com
First thank you for such a site that can help people from other parts of the world.
I intend to do a tour around France. I will be arriving in Paris, touring France from Paris, down west side (Orleans-Tours-Poiters-Bordeaux-Toulouse), then down to Marseilles, and then back to Paris via Lyon-Dijon (east side). Time period all depends but two to three months.
So I need to get into contact with someone in Paris who can help me with a touring bike with panniers – either renting or buying a bike with a possible buyback when I arrive back in Paris.
Would you be able to point me to someone that would be able to helping me either with rent or purchase.
Thank you kindly for your help
Regards,
Johan.
I wrote back:
Hi Johan
Lyn.
PS If it's OK with you I'll post this on my blog as a reader Q&A in case it can help others.
Johan wrote back:
Hello Lyn.
Really not a problem, I understand these people are all busy, so please no need for an apology
I will now get going with some enquiries.
I really really appreciate your help. I will update you on my negotiations.
Keep well,
Johan.
I wrote back:
Yes, keep me posted!
Please see my Where to stay section if you need accommodation en route.
Cheers,
Lyn.
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