Divine Provence Bike Trip!
Sunday, September 3, 2023
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!
A $600 deposit is required to register.
There is a $200 discount for those registering by February 1st (note the itinerary says the discount is only good until January 23rd, but Ciclismo Classico has extended it to February 1st).
Price
$4290 until 2/1/2023
$4490 thereafter
Single supplement $775
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 (6 spots left)
|
| Ride Organizer | David G. |
Who's Going
David G.
Graham W.
Steve S.
Paul R.
Eric B.
D S
Darren S.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
SUN
02
JAN
SUN
16
JAN
TUE
25
JAN
SAT
12
FEB
TUE
01
MAR
SUN
27
MAR
SAT
02
APR
TUE
05
APR
SAT
09
APR
SAT
16
APR
SAT
16
APR
SAT
16
APR
WED
20
APR
FRI
22
APR
SAT
23
APR
SAT
23
APR
SAT
23
APR
SAT
23
APR
SAT
23
APR
SAT
30
APR
SAT
30
APR
SAT
30
APR
SAT
30
APR
SAT
30
APR
SUN
01
MAY
WED
04
MAY
THU
05
MAY
SUN
08
MAY
SUN
08
MAY
SUN
08
MAY
SUN
08
MAY
SAT
14
MAY
SAT
14
MAY
SAT
14
MAY
TUE
17
MAY
SAT
21
MAY
SAT
21
MAY
SAT
21
MAY
SAT
21
MAY
SAT
04
JUN
SAT
11
JUN
SAT
11
JUN
SAT
11
JUN
SAT
18
JUN
SUN
19
JUN
SUN
19
JUN
SUN
26
JUN
SAT
09
JUL
SUN
10
JUL
SAT
16
JUL
SAT
23
JUL
SAT
06
AUG
FRI
26
AUG
SAT
10
SEP
THU
15
SEP
SAT
17
SEP
SUN
18
SEP
SAT
24
SEP
SAT
24
SEP
SAT
08
OCT
SUN
09
OCT
FRI
14
OCT
SAT
15
OCT
SUN
23
OCT
SUN
30
OCT
SUN
30
OCT
SAT
05
NOV
SAT
05
NOV
SUN
06
NOV
THU
17
NOV
SAT
03
DEC
SAT
10
DEC
SAT
14
JAN
WED
18
JAN
WED
01
FEB
SAVE THE DATE - NYC LGBT Sports Network Spring Season Kickoff
SUN
12
FEB
THU
16
FEB
SAT
18
FEB
SAT
08
APR
SAT
15
APR
SAT
15
APR
SAT
22
APR
SUN
23
APR
SAT
29
APR
SAT
29
APR
SAT
06
MAY
SAT
13
MAY
SAT
20
MAY
SAT
20
MAY
SAT
20
MAY
SAT
03
JUN
SAT
03
JUN
SAT
03
JUN
THU
03
AUG
SUN
03
SEP
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.
Question or comment about this ride? Ask here.
OC Members: Sign In To Comment