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First and foremost this bicycle trip at the Chateau
de Pitray in the Southwest of France is about riding your
bike through the fantastic Dordogne countryside. Imagine pedaling away on small
picturesque roads with little to no traffic; imagine
a rolling countryside with vineyards, fields and woods; imagine
riding through
old villages with buildings that
date back hundreds of years. I have been riding in this area for the
past 14 years, and I know the region like the back of my hand.
It is without a doubt a paradise for cyclists. The fact that the
Tour de France is such a success is in large part due to beautiful
regions like the southwest. |
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The goal of this bike vacation is to
ride everyday, rides that challenge your endurance and leave
you grinning from ear to ear. Therefore, each day you will
ride a different loop that begins and ends at the Chateau de Pitray.
The rides will be guided by me,
Allan Reeves. If you prefer to opt out of the daily ride you can
ride on your own by using a map. The roads are very well
marked, and with some guidance from me and the use of a map you can make your way around
easily and enjoyably.
The length and tempo of
the rides depends on the overall profile of the
group. However, the basics are as follows:
you should be physically capable to ride for 2 to 3
hours if you are riding with the group. You
should also be capable of handling various ride
tempos of 14 to 20 mph. Typically speaking the
rides won't exceed distances of 50 miles, unless the
group is "hardcore" and wants to do more. The
terrain is short rolling hills so you should also be
capable of handling hilly terrain. Lastly,
this is your vacation so if you want to ride on your
own or with another friend you are more than welcome
to do so. Again, I will provide you with all
the "know-how" to get around comfortably and enjoy
yourself thoroughly. |
