JoshA
Reged: 08/28/05
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Loc: Virginia
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Nice photos, tim. Biking through Provence (also Tuscany on another trip) is on our list of future vacations. Nothing heroic like Ventoux, though, for us. Wine and food would be an important part of the fun. Is it recommended to be part of an organized tour?
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jmbclb
Reged: 07/09/05
Posts: 861
Loc: Chester County, PA
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Stunning pics, Tim. Thanks for sharing.
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tim
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Reged: 06/18/03
Posts: 5991
Loc: Vélo, Virginia, Vitet
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Josh,
Being part of an organized tour helps with several issues:
1. Hauling luggage from one hotel to the next.
2. Determining which are the best routes to take. There are absolutely roads over there on which you don't want to ride.
3. Reserving lodging each night of the journey.
4. Injuries or other road emergencies.
There are dozens of tour companies ranging from luxe to basic that lead tours in that area.
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KevinS
Reged: 07/23/03
Posts: 3415
Loc: Boston
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So, in English, I think that boils down to:
Even if you're not Lance (or Tim)
You still need a support team.
For mere mortals, the support team appears to be a tour group.
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LibbyLance
Reged: 02/04/04
Posts: 133
Loc: Northern Virginia
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great photos - sorry I haven't had time to check them out sooner. Planning a trip to S. of France for next summer - probably the hills n. of Nice (been there 20-25 years ago - remember the Luberon particularly & the fields of lavender - you can smell it for miles!) for 3-5 days and then down to Ramatuelle on the coast. Any thoughts on places to stay/eat, etc. up in the hills -- but not as far up as you went! -- would be appreciated.
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tim
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Reged: 06/18/03
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Loc: Vélo, Virginia, Vitet
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LL,
Below is a link to our itenerary on the bike trip. Let me know if any of the towns sound inviting, and I can give you the name and address of the hotel where we stayed in that particular ville. I think most of the places were three star accomodations.
http://www.ecycletours.com/content2007/13-itinerary.htm
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LibbyLance
Reged: 02/04/04
Posts: 133
Loc: Northern Virginia
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that's wonderful - have made a note of the towns - will check them out & let you know - this is planned for next Sept. (08) so we have a few other things going on between now & then! Did some exploring in that area about 20 years ago - so decided to spend a few nights this time. Thanks
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