On the afternoon of arrival you'll be fitted and acquainted with your bike & equipment - so you can get the best from your time cycling in Provence. You'll be riding one of our new, quality Trek FX 3 hybrid bikes, with light, aluminium frames and carbon fibre forks. We use hybrids as they have the slightly more upright riding position of a mountain bike, and are more comfortable to ride than a road bike. This riding position, combined with tyres that are thicker than on a road bike, gives you increased stability & safety on the road.
We also use bar ends on all of our hybrids. When biking in this position, the bar ends give you more of a low profile position for when you want to go fast, and a second position on the bike to help stop bike fatigue. They also make getting out of the saddle and climbing easy and effective.
The bike's components are mostly Shimano - easy to use, tough and reliable! Plus the 27 gears available will make any hills a little easier! All of the above mean you should be comfortable on your bike whilst getting the most from your efforts!
Our bikes have standard pedals, but we can supply, if you wish, Shimano SPD automatic pedals. We stock the mountain bike variety SPD M520s & M540s (note we do not use the road bike SL variety). We use these pedals as the cleats are recessed into the bike shoes, thus making it very easy to walk when off the bike visiting, whilst getting the benefit of auto pedals.
Electric assistance bikes are also available for hire, we use either quality Scott
or Giant bikes. Ebikes are great for giving less able bikers, or just less enthusiastic ones, an authentic taste
of the beautiful Luberon by bike. By selecting the amount of assistance you require, you get to manage the level of
effort you give. The bikes are easy to ride, highly autonomous with a max range of up to 100kms.
Electric bikes can be hired at an additional €208 for your tour - please contact us for details.
With all the equipment you could need, and with one of our new Garmin GPS you are set for an easy, carefree tour.
Road bikes are also available for hire - usually Cannondale Synapse carbons, for an additional €208 for your tour - please contact us for details.
We will also supply you with the following bike equipment:
- A Garmin GPS - For easy to use navigation...
- A bike helmet - Good quality, light-weight and comfortable.
- An under saddle bag containing a mini tool, spare inner tube and tyre levels. A light weight pump is also attached to the
frame.
- A gel seat cover - it can be a saving grace...
- Rear pannier racks and a removable bag.
- A water bottle holder and bottle.
- A good quality combination lock, easily transportable as it attaches to your bike when not being used.
Supplying you with a bike & equipment means of course that you don't have the trouble and expense of having to transport your bike to Provence. If, however, you want to bring your own bike on vacation that's no problem, if you could just let us know at the time of booking.
On the afternoon of arrival you'll be fitted and acquainted with your bike & equipment - so you can get the best from your time cycling in Provence. You'll be riding one of our new, quality Trek FX 3 hybrid bikes, with light, aluminium frames and carbon fibre forks. We use hybrids as they have the slightly more upright riding position of a mountain bike, and are more comfortable to ride than a road bike. This riding position, combined with tyres that are thicker than on a road bike, gives you increased stability & safety on the road.
We also use bar ends on all of our hybrids. When biking in this position, the bar ends give you more of a low profile position for when you want to go fast, and a second position on the bike to help stop bike fatigue. They also make getting out of the saddle and climbing easy and effective.
The bike's components are mostly Shimano - easy to use, tough and reliable! Plus the 27 gears available will make any hills a little easier! All of the above mean you should be comfortable on your bike whilst getting the most from your efforts!
Our bikes have standard pedals, but we can supply, if you wish, Shimano SPD automatic pedals. We stock the mountain bike variety SPD M520s & M540s (note we do not use the road bike SL variety). We use these pedals as the cleats are recessed into the bike shoes, thus making it very easy to walk when off the bike visiting, whilst getting the benefit of auto pedals.
Electric assistance bikes are also available for hire, we use either quality Scott
or Giant bikes. Ebikes are great for giving less able bikers, or just less enthusiastic ones, an authentic taste of
the beautiful Luberon by bike. By selecting the amount of assistance you require, you get to manage the level of effort you give.
The bikes are easy to ride, highly autonomous with a max range of up to 100kms. Electric bikes can be hired at an additional
€208 for your tour - please contact us for details.
With all the equipment you could need, and with one of our new Garmin GPS you are set for an easy, carefree tour.
Road bikes are also available for hire - usually Cannondale Synapse carbons, for an additional €208 for your tour - please contact us for details.
We will also supply you with the following bike equipment:
- A Garmin GPS - For easy to use navigation...
- A bike helmet - Good quality, light-weight and comfortable.
- An under saddle bag containing a mini tool, spare inner tube and tyre levers. A light weight pump is also attached to the frame.
- A gel seat cover - it can be a saving grace...
- Rear pannier racks and a removable bag.
- A water bottle holder and bottle.
- A good quality combination lock, easily transportable as it attaches to your bike when not being used.
Supplying you with a bike & equipment means of course that you don't have the trouble and expense of having to transport your bike to Provence. If, however, you want to bring your own bike on vacation that's no problem, if you could just let us know at the time of booking.
Fantastic Biking Trip.
"The bikes were in good shape and well cared for. Neil worked hard and tweaked the bikes when necessary to make sure everyone was comfortable with their ride. The Garmin tracking system allowed us to ride along routes we could never have found on our own"
Bike Tours France in Provence - Dream30225 - Canada - June 18 - 5* Tripadvisor review.A dream came true.
"The bicycles were in an excellent mechanical condition and made the rides enjoyable and easy-going."
Bike Vacation France in Provence - Ruth & Guy - Israel - Oct 17 - 5* Tripadvisor review.Provence Cycling Holidays is the way to see Provence.
"The bikes were first rate hybrids and Neil has assembled an outstanding list of rides that make extensive use of little traveled roads. "
Bike Holidays France in Provence - Kellie - US - July 15 - 5* Tripadvisor review.Excellent Provence Cycling Vacation!
"Equipment: Bikes were in great condition. They shifted very easily, even on the steep stuff. Great brakes. Neil fitted our saddles and peddles and made adjustments to make the bike fit like ours at home."
Bike Trip France in Provence - Eric - US - Oct 14 - 5* Tripadvisor review.The best of Provence.
"I took good advantage of the cycling to see the region using a high quality and well equipped bicycle and easy to use GPS. "
Cycling Tours France in Provence - Colleen - Canada - June 13 - 5* Tripadvisor review."The bikes are excellent and well maintained."
Cycling Holidays France in Provence - Gill - Australia - May 12 - 5* Tripadvisor review."The bikes were very good quality and the GPS made route finding so easy and enjoyable that you won't want to cycle without one again. "
Cycling Vacation France in Provence - T & E Calnan - UK - July 12 - 5* Tripadvisor review."Great bikes that fit perfectly, easy-to-use locks and useful panier bags, gel cushions for the seats and water bottle holders - everything we needed for this holiday."
Cycling Trip France in Provence - Richard & Annette - UK - June 10 - 5* Tripadvisor review.