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Where to cycle: Loire Valley-Centre
Ride report: Bob and Jim's cycle tour of the Loire Valley
Bob Zeller shares his cycle tour along the Loire Valley, a cycle route accessible to riders of all ages. Report from summer 2019.
Read moreBike rental along the Loire River
Reader Q&A: Catherine wrote in to ask about bike hire along the Loire River. Here's our email exchange.
Read moreHotel accommodation in the Loire for a self-guided cycling holiday
Reader Q&A: John asked for advice for a self-guided ride in the Loire for a large group of riders. Here's what I came up with.
Read moreOur itinerary for the La Velo Francette
Still packing panniers, but here's a quick itinerary of our La Velo Francette ride starting tomorrow.
Read moreThouars to Saumur La Vélo Francette
Cycling the La Vélo Francette – here's our stage from Thouars to Saumur on La Vélo Francette.
Read moreSaumur to Angers on La Vélo Francette
Cycling the La Vélo Francette – here's our stage from Saumur to Angers on La Vélo Francette.
Read moreCycling in Angers
Cycling around Angers on the Loire à Vélo and La Vélo Francette bike routes.
Read moreCycling Angers to Mayenne on La Vélo Francette
We are cycling the entire route of the new La Vélo Francette – here's our overview of the route from Angers to Mayenne.
Read moreGuest blog: Gary & Rachel's Loire reflections
Gary and Rachel Corbett are on a world record e-bike ride. Here, Gary reflects on their time cycling the Loire.
Read moreReader Q&A: Which section of the Loire is best for cycling with kids?
Reader Q&A: Which section of the Loire is best for cycling with kids?
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