Cycling is the new golf!
Don’t miss this opportunity of being on the Côte d’Azur to get some riding in.
Individuals can join guided rides every day of MIPIM – just bring your cycling kit and shoes and we’ll take care of everything else: a full-carbon road bike, your choice of pedals, and helmet.
We’ll show you the best roads local to Cannes: stunning coast roads with rugged coves and “calanques” and characterised by red volcanic rock, or into the hills of the Esterel with plunging ravines and oak forests.
If your company wants to provide some memorable hospitality for clients and colleagues, then we can provide a whole package:
– provision of bikes and guides
– route planning
– logistics and event management
For group rides, we ride together on the flat, and then everyone rides at their own pace up the climbs, regrouping at the top. Depending on group size, we can offer route options varying in length and intensity.
Typically seamless logistics…everything falls into place effortlessly so you really can just focus on enjoying the adventure and relaxing in great company…
Paul E
Group guided rides
Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 March
There will be a group guided ride every morning at 08:00, returning 09:30, and then further rides during each day.
Access all areas: Richie Porte warming up before the TT in front of the Team Sky bus
Summary:
5 days, 4 nights
Itinerary:
Thu – morning arrival Nice airport; transfer to Beaulieu; afternoon group ride
Fri – full-day group ride
Sat – morning group ride; watching Paris-Nice in the afternoon
Sun – morning group ride: watching Paris-Nice in the afternoon
Mon – morning group ride; pack up bikes; transfer to airport for afternoon or evening flight
Price:
£495 / €620 per person based on 2 people sharing
Included:
- Nice airport transfers (subject to flight times)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Breakfast
- Route planning and guide for each ride
Not included:
- Flights
- Lunch and dinner, drinks
- Travel insurance
Bike hire:
Avoid the hassle of breaking down and packing your bike, and the cost of transporting…just bring your own helmet, pedals and shoes, and you’re good to go. 5 day’s bike hire €170 – details here >>
La Primavera - Milan-San Remo - the "sprinters classic"
Friday 20 to Monday 23 March – 4 days, 3 nights
Combine early season riding in the sunshine with the chance to watch the professionals at the finish of the longest of the single-day classics, La Primavera Milan-San Remo.
At 298km Milan-San Remo is known as the “sprinters’ classic”, although there have been many famous escapes on the Poggio (150m of height gain over its 4km length) which have spoiled the day for the sprinters.
We cycle along the coast to San Remo and you have the choice of watching on the Poggio, or down in the town as they approach the finish.
But it’s not just about watching the pros…this trip is about getting in some great early season riding in the sunshine!
Depending on your arrival time, you will be met at Nice Airport for the transfer to your hotel. Arrive in the morning, and join an afternoon group ride, exploring the coast road and one or two of the local climbs.
On Saturday, join a group ride; given the Italian flavour of this long weekend, we tackle two of the best local climbs in France before stunning descent to Breil-sur-Roya. From there we follow a narrow gorge before crossing into Italy and descending steadily to the coast at Ventimiglia and then returning to France along the coast road via Monaco.
On Sunday we ride along the coast to San Remo to watch the race, with the option of exploring more of the Ligurian terrain including the Colle Langan, Monte Ceppo and Bajardo.
On Monday there will be the opportunity for a final group ride before the transfer back to Nice airport.
More information on Milan-San Remo >>
Cancellara, Gerrans and Nibali leave the peleton in their wake as they attack on the Poggio
Summary:
4 days, 3 nights
Itinerary:
Fri – morning arrival Nice airport; transfer to Beaulieu; afternoon group ride
Sat – full-day group ride
Sun – morning group ride; watching Milan-San Remo in the afternoon
Mon – morning group ride; pack up bikes; transfer to airport for afternoon or evening flight
Price:
£395 / €495 per person based on 2 people sharing
Extend your trip for £115 / €145 per person per night based on 2 people sharing
Included:
- Nice airport transfers (subject to flight times)
- 3 nights accommodation
- Breakfast
- Route planning and guide for each ride
Not included:
- Flights
- Lunch and dinner, drinks
- Travel insurance
Bike hire:
Avoid the hassle of breaking down and packing your bike, and the cost of transporting…just bring your own helmet, pedals and shoes, and you’re good to go. 4 day’s bike hire €140 – details here >>
Sportive - the Granfondo Golfe de Saint Tropez
Thursday 9 to Monday 13 April – 5 days, 4 nights
In April, the Côte d’Azur springs into life, and what better way to experience it than by including an early-season sportive as part of a 5-day trip.
The Granfondo Golfe de Saint Tropez offers 3 routes, the longest of which is a challenging 179km with 2500m of climbing starting in Saint Tropez and describing an arc through the Massif des Maures, but if that sounds like a bit too much, there are two shorter route options.
Arrive Thursday 9 April, transfer to your hotel, and join an afternoon ride. On Friday, there is a full-day ride taking in 3 of the iconic local climbs: the Col d’Eze, the Col de la Madone and the Col de Braus.
On Saturday we explore the beautiful Massif de l’Esterel to the west of Cannes – a stunning stretch of coastline with rugged coves and “calanques”, and up into the hills defined by plunging ravines and oak forests. From there, we drive to Saint Tropez to sign on for the sportive, and stay locally overnight.
The sportive starts on the Sunday morning at a very civilised 08h00, and having regrouped at the finish, we drive back to base.
We have time for a final ride on the Monday before your transfer to the airport and your return home.
Summary:
5 days, 4 nights
Itinerary:
Thu – morning arrival Nice airport; transfer to Beaulieu; afternoon group ride
Fri – full-day group ride
Sat – full-day group ride and transfer to Saint Tropez, sportive sign-on and overnight stay
Sun – Granfondo Golfe de Saint Tropez; return to Beaulieu
Mon – morning group ride; pack up bikes; transfer to airport for afternoon or evening flight
Price:
£555 / €695 per person based on 2 people sharing
Extend your trip for £115 / €145 per person per night based on 2 people sharing
Included:
- Nice airport transfers (subject to flight times)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Breakfast
- Route planning and guide for each ride
Not included:
- Flights
- Lunch and dinner, drinks
- Travel insurance
- Sportive entry
Bike hire:
Avoid the hassle of breaking down and packing your bike, and the cost of transporting…just bring your own helmet, pedals and shoes, and you’re good to go. 5 day’s bike hire €170 – details here >>