Wild Atlantic Cycling Blog

France has the reputation for being one of the most cycle friendly countries in Europe. We recently embarked on a recce of the iconic St Malo to Nice route known as Channel to Med We got about a quarter of it done in the short time that we had. And it was a wonderful time. The feeling of being respected as a cyclist was very enjoyable. At no point are you made to feel an annoyance becuase you are on a bike. Anyways, I write this whilst waiting for my train from Tours to Bordeaux for the next chapter (another story). Time to put together a few photos of cycling in this part of France. Fontevraud-l'Abbaye St Malo Seafront French Countryside Beautiful Normandy Beaches Coffee stop at la Pointe du Grouin Some hotels advertise their cycle friendly approach Tidy french gardens Arrived in Fougerés on a busy Easter Saturday  French cuisine is hard to beat! Fourgerés Lunch by the church - Easter and everywhere is shut Farm style Bed and Breakfast near Segré-en-Anjou Bleu (Came across this ol

2023 Adventure? ­Are you itching for a cycling experience that will leave you inspired, energized and fulfilled? Learn about our amazing cycle tours and book one that suits. Portugal End-to-End on the N2 ­Europe's Route 66 With its mild climate, 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Portugal is the perfect cycling holiday destination! On our Portugal End to End tour you will cycle the length of this wonderful country from North to South mainly on the popular N2 route with an exceptional range of different landscapes to pedal through. Portugal's superb cuisine, fine wines and hospitable people make for a cycling tour to never forget! ­ More on Portugal End-to-End Scotland - The Land of Fun The epic ‘North Coast 500’ Our North Coast 500 tour has quickly become the tour with FUN at its centre. This is a tough tour. Scotland's incredible landscape can be unforgiving and sometimes unrelenting by nature. The climbs are hard and the weather can change quickly. However, the fun and lau

Guided or self-guided? A summary of the Pros and Cons. Sometimes people ask us about self-guided (or self-supported) tours. If you're planning your next adventure on two wheel, we hope you enjoy reading about both styles of cycle touring. Whatever you decide to embark on, we wish you all the best and if you choose a supported tour, the team at Wild Atlantic Cycling Tours will ensure you have the best experience possible. Guided Tours  Pros  Someone else has taken all of the wrong turns before so you just get to cycle the best bits. You know exactly how long it will take so it helps with planning your holiday(s) You can join a tour that best matches your fitness level You have the reassurance and security of support on hand should you need it You can relax knowing that accommodation and sustenance are all taken care of Most guided tours will offer convenient transfers to and from airports to the starting point of the tour Cons There may be specific places you’ve read or heard about

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