BikeTourFrance.net

BikeTourFrance.net

Choose your own bike adventure in France?

Spend an hour with us learning how it works. For free — then decide if it's for you.

We love bike touring in France. And we love to help fellow bike travelers plan a great trip. We offer a free "how-to" webinar and short one-on-one coaching. We don't charge for our services. Tips are never expected although appreciated and graciously accepted when offered

Choose your own bike adventure in France?

Spend an hour with us learning how it works. For free — then decide if it's for you.

We love bike touring in France. And we love to help fellow bike travelers plan a great trip. We offer a free "how-to" webinar and short one-on-one coaching. We don't charge for our services. Tips are never expected although appreciated and graciously accepted when offered

Choose your own bike adventure in France?

Spend an hour with us learning how it works. For free — then decide if it's for you.

We love bike touring in France. And we love to help fellow bike travelers plan a great trip. We offer a free "how-to" webinar and short one-on-one coaching. We don't charge for our services. Tips are never expected although appreciated and graciously accepted when offered

BikeTourFrance.net

BikeTourFrance.net

BikeTourFrance.net

Planning a self-guided tour in France

The idea of going on a cycling tour in France is exciting. The idea of planning and executing one can feel daunting. Most people are trying to figure out two things: First, can I actually pull this off? (Spoiler: yes, you can.) Second, do I want to do what it takes? Some of us thrive on figuring this stuff out. Some of us would rather just ride for an hour and call it a day. This is for the first group.

Agenda - What we cover in a one-hour webinar:

The Route :

Where to ride, how far, and how much climbing.

Lodging & Dining Plan :

Factoring lodging & dining into daily route execution.

The Bike :

Bring vs. rent. Mixed-fleet logistics. eBike considerations.

Bikes, Bags, Planes, and Trains :

Transfers, rail systems, international logistics.

Pack Plan :

On-bike and off-bike essentials.

Cultural Sensitivity :

Three magic words

Agenda - What we cover in a one-hour webinar:

The Route :

Where to ride, how far, and how much climbing.

Lodging & Dining Plan :

Factoring lodging & dining into daily route execution.

The Bike :

Bring vs. rent. Mixed-fleet logistics. eBike considerations.

Bikes, Bags, Planes, and Trains :

Transfers, rail systems, international logistics.

Pack Plan :

On-bike and off-bike essentials.

Cultural Sensitivity :

Three magic words

You are invited to book a 15-minute 1:1 discussion with me about your plan. My preference is that you attend a webinar first prior to booking an appointment but I also understand schedules and constraints. I find these conversations more productive if you arrive with some idea of where you'd like to go and a few questions prepared in advance.

About BikeTourFrance.net

Eat. Sleep. Roll. Repeat. I love cycling, bicycle touring, and France. BikeTourFrance brings those worlds together. I share what I've learned with fellow riders, helping them move from aspiration to execution. I don't charge for guidance, but I gratefully accept tips.

Many cyclists would love to tour France on a bike but haven't yet figured out how. It can be a lot. Self-guided touring is about planning: route, lodging, food, gear. I've planned and executed many self-supported tours, including eight across France. I lead group rides for Cascade Bicycle Club, work in enterprise technology, and hold DELF B2 French certification. I'm not a camper—I prefer a real bed, a warm shower and a solid meal. I care about route design, timing, lodging, eating well, and getting details right.

You're welcome to contact me here if scheduling conflicts prevent you from attending a webinar or booking a short meeting. If you have an urgent or time-sensitive request, find a way to book time on my calendar directly. Otherwise, expect a slow response.

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