Divine Provence Bike Trip! - Recap
Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Recap
Join OC Travel for a week of cycling in beautiful Provence, France
210+ miles
Sunday, September 3, 2023
5 days of riding, 210+ miles
September 3-8, 2023
Come with us for a week of biking, sightseeing, wine tasting, touring and relaxing in beautiful Provence in southern France. We are partnering with veteran cycle tour company, Ciclismo Classico, who has put together an itinerary that couples 5 days of cycling with some sightseeing and plenty of good food.
The trip begins in Avignon, once home of the Popes, and takes us riding through the Cotes du Ventoux, Chateauneuf du Pape, Mazan, the Gorge de la Nesque, Gordes, and St. Rémy de Provence with plenty of stops in small towns along the way. All along the way, you’ll be treated to beautiful views over rolling countryside. If you want to test your climbing skills, Day 3 has an optional loop to the top of Mt. Ventoux, bringing the day’s climbing total to 6100 feet! If you’ve ever done Bear Mountain, you can do Mt. Ventoux too, and the view from the top will be even better.
This is a trip for those who like to eat! Breakfast and dinner are included daily, but the gastronomic emphasis is on dinner. Lunch is provided the first day, and then Ciclismo Classico will steer us in the right direction for lunches thereafter on our own. In addition to cycling and eating, there are a few sightseeing extras, including a walking tour of St. Paul de Mausole where van Gogh spent his last days and a cooking demonstration prior to dinner at Restaurant L’Oulo in Mazan. Accommodations will be in comfortable hotels, one a converted chateau.
Check out the full itinerary HERE!
Price:
$4490
Single supplement $775
A $600 deposit is required to register.
Ride Details
| Distance | 210+ miles |
| Start Location | Sent to registered members |
| Date | Sunday, September 3, 2023 |
| Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
| Start Time | Sent to registered members |
| Level | All Levels |
| Speed | 10-16 mph |
| Rider Limit |
12 (1 spot left)
|
| Ride Organizer | James S. |
Riders
J S
James S.
Graham W.
Steve S.
David G.
Paul R.
Eric B.
Julio J.
D S
Darren S.
Scott B.
J C
James C.
Florencio F.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
SAT
14
JAN
WED
18
JAN
WED
01
FEB
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SUN
12
FEB
THU
16
FEB
SAT
18
FEB
SUN
26
FEB
SUN
05
MAR
SUN
12
MAR
SUN
12
MAR
SUN
19
MAR
SUN
19
MAR
SUN
26
MAR
THU
30
MAR
SUN
02
APR
FRI
07
APR
SAT
08
APR
SAT
08
APR
SAT
15
APR
SUN
16
APR
SAT
22
APR
SUN
23
APR
TUE
25
APR
SAT
06
MAY
SAT
06
MAY
MON
08
MAY
SAT
13
MAY
SAT
13
MAY
SUN
21
MAY
SUN
21
MAY
TUE
23
MAY
SAT
27
MAY
SAT
03
JUN
SAT
03
JUN
SAT
03
JUN
THU
08
JUN
SUN
11
JUN
SAT
17
JUN
SUN
18
JUN
SUN
18
JUN
SUN
25
JUN
SAT
15
JUL
SAT
22
JUL
SAT
22
JUL
THU
27
JUL
SUN
20
AUG
SUN
27
AUG
SUN
03
SEP
SAT
23
SEP
SUN
01
OCT
FRI
06
OCT
SUN
08
OCT
WED
11
OCT
THU
19
OCT
SAT
21
OCT
SUN
22
OCT
SAT
28
OCT
SAT
11
NOV
SAT
18
NOV
SUN
19
NOV
SAT
02
DEC
SAT
02
DEC
SAT
09
DEC
SAT
09
DEC
SAT
16
DEC
TUE
19
DEC
WED
28
FEB
THU
07
MAR
MON
18
MAR
THU
04
APR
SAT
06
APR
SAT
06
APR
THU
11
APR
SAT
13
APR
SUN
14
APR
SUN
14
APR
SAT
20
APR
SUN
21
APR
SUN
21
APR
SAT
27
APR
SAT
04
MAY
SAT
04
MAY
SUN
05
MAY
TUE
07
MAY
WED
08
MAY
SAT
11
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SUN
19
MAY
SUN
26
MAY
THU
30
MAY
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SUN
02
JUN
THU
06
JUN
SUN
09
JUN
SAT
15
JUN
SUN
23
JUN
THU
27
JUN
FRI
28
JUN
SUN
30
JUN
SUN
07
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
16
JUL
TUE
23
JUL
TUE
30
JUL
THU
01
AUG
FRI
02
AUG
SAT
03
AUG
TUE
06
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
20
AUG
THU
22
AUG
TUE
27
AUG
SUN
01
SEP
THU
05
SEP
SUN
08
SEP
SUN
15
SEP
FRI
04
OCT
SUN
06
OCT
RIDE LEVEL KEY
A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride
B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride
C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride
The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.
Comments:
Scott B.
March 20, 2023
Hello--my husband, James, and I are excited to join this ride! Next step...completing the registration process.
David G.
March 20, 2023
Hello Scott, we're excited to have you both join! Please call Lauren Heffernon at Ciclismo Classico -- 617-640-4837 -- to secure your spots.
Steve S.
June 22, 2023
Is anyone going striaght to Paris after the ride? I am and I'm looking into trains.
Thanks.
Steve
Florencio F.
June 23, 2023
Hey Steve
I will be going to Paris right after the ride is over I have not booked the train yet but will soon. I will be in Paris for the night and then fly back to NYC on Saturday
-Florencio
Steve S.
June 23, 2023
Hey,
I got a 10:04 train from Avignon to Paris. Our van is scheduled to leave the hotel at 9AM. It's a 30min ride to the train. Should be fine. If there's a problem, there are Ubers. Depending on your train we can split it if you want.
s
Florencio F.
June 23, 2023
Hey Steve
that sounds good. What site did you use to book the train?
thanks
Steve S.
June 23, 2023
https://www.sncf-connect.com/
David G.
June 23, 2023
Also, you can download the SNCF Connect app on your phone and get your tickets there. If you book online and create an account, your tickets will show up on the SNCF Connect app when you log in. You can then go paperless.
Florencio F.
June 23, 2023
Thanks guys
Florencio F.
July 14, 2023
Hey Steve. the 10:00 am was not available so i am returning on the 12:31 train back to Paris
Steve S.
August 10, 2023
All good. See you on the trip.
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