Stephen

Stephen is an avid cycling enthusiast who enjoys various forms of cycling, including road cycling, cycle touring, mountain biking, and gravel riding. For more than a decade, he has been travelling to France for cycling holidays and has recently settled in the French Pyrenees. Having extensive experience in travelling with his bike, Stephen has learned how to navigate the logistics of transporting bikes via planes, trains, cars, and shipping methods.

Cycling in France: Veloroute, Voie Verte, and Piste Cyclable explained

Cycling in France: Veloroute, Voie Verte, and Piste Cyclable explained If you’re planning a cycling holiday in France, you will likely come across the terms voie verte, piste cyclable, and veloroutes. These are three different types of cycling routes that you might encounter during your travels. Each has its own unique characteristics, so it’s important …

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Exploring France on two wheels: How to take your bike on TGV trains

Exploring France on two wheels: How to take your bike on TGV trains If you are looking to take your bike on the TGV then read on. This article explains the different options available to you and what you need to be aware of. The TGV is the French high-speed rail network that travels to …

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Bike art in Luz Saint Sauveur

Discover Luz Saint Sauveur: The ultimate guide to your stay

Discover Luz Saint Sauveur: The ultimate guide to your stay The village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur sits in the valley at the base of the iconic Col du Tourmalet at an altitude of just over 700m (2 100ft). It is a beautiful village surrounded by grand mountain peaks. We visit Luz-Saint-Sauveur regularly and always enjoy stopping for …

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Views of the mountains in the French Pyrenees from one of the small villages

Discover the charm of Argeles Gazost: Your complete travel guide

Discover the charm of Argeles Gazost: Your complete travel guide On my very first cycling holiday to France in 2013, I stumbled across Argelès-Gazost by accident as a place to base ourselves in the Pyrénées. We both immediately fell in love with the town and the area generally and returned on numerous occasions for subsequent …

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