Our groups are smaller and more intimate compared to many of the big bicycle tour operators. We offer a very high guide to guest ratio of 1 guide per 3-5 guests. Having smaller groups allows us to offer you more personalized attention.
While your partner is out riding we offer non-cycling guests a variety of activities with things like; hiking, grape/wine tasting, cooking classes or even visiting historical ancient ruins.
Our guides have been around the pro cycling scene for years. Simon Kessler is a former pro and top level cycling coach. Angelo Furlan is a former top pro who won two stages in the Vuelta and over 28 pro victories.
We love cycling just as much as you and we want to make sure that your trip goes smoothly as is better than you expected. This is one reason why you will find the owner of Gourmet Cycling Travel riding right alongside you.
You will do some epic rides with us but we also like to make sure your ride is done at a reasonable hour so that you can enjoy your vacation and have time for some leisure, fun and other activities. We also plan easier days to allow for a more balanced experience.
Our chef and co-founder of Gourmet Cycling Travel is on your tour providing you with gourmet meals and the non-cyclists will get to take cooking classes under his instruction
You are more than welcome to bring your own bike but for those that don’t want to deal with the hassle of packing and transporting it, we have high-quality carbon fiber Specialized Roubaix or similar bikes for rent.
We offer custom trips to many of the destinations of our regular trips. We are experts in the areas of Provence, Bordeaux Wine Country, Basque Country, Loire Valley and many more regions.