Planning a cycling holiday in France

5 tips for cycling in bad weather

We like to think the weather in France is ALWAYS amazing, but, well, it sometimes rains. Or gets dark. Or is foggy. Here are five quick safety tips for cycle touring in France.

Airport hotels and hotels at Eurostar and ferry terminals outside France

Ferry port, Eurostar and airport hotels en route to France that welcome cyclists and help take the hassle out of travelling with your bike.

Luggage transfer when cycling in France: Sending a bike, luggage or a bike box within France

Here's how to send a bike, luggage or bike box within France if you're cycling a one-way route.

Baggage transfer services for cycling in Provence and Languedoc

A bespoke service for baggage transfers for your cycling holiday in the eastern Provence, Pont du Gard and Camargue areas.

Taking a bike on the Dover to Calais ferry

Richard Peace has these tips for taking your bike on the Dover to Calais ferry.

Choosing panniers for cycle touring

Which panniers are best for cycle touring? Bob Zeller weighs into the debate with these considerations to help you choose the perfect panniers for your trip.

Training for a sportive - 10 tips

Signing up for a sportive? Regular sportive rider and Le Mans 24-hour solo specialist Neil Moss has these tips to help your preparation and training.

Nannybag luggage storage in France

Using Nannybag to store luggage, bikes and bike boxes while you're cycling in France.

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.

Bonking – and how to avoid it

There's nothing worse than bonking while cycling, but it can happen to anyone – what is bonking and how do you avoid it?

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2026 Tour de France program and race guide

The official Tour de France race guide and program ALWAYS SELLS OUT. It has all the info you need to watch the Tour de France in person or on TV. Here is how to find it.

Posted: 23 Oct 2025