Thursday 28 July 2016

A Road Cycling Expedition amidst the Mountains

Cycling isn’t just a form of exercise anymore rather it has turned out to be a wonderful mode of a leisurely trip or a holiday amidst a pristine location. Such a cycling expedition waits for tourists and cyclists alike at the Pyrenees. The mountains form a natural border between the countries of France and Spain. It has some of the picturesque as well as challenging terrains. This visible contrast makes the place more popular. 


Base Station:

Since the Pyrenees has its own footfall of admirers and tourists, popularized more because of the world renowned cycling events like Tour de France or Route du Sud, it has posed up as the perfect set up a base for professional bodies. The midi and Haute range of mountains in the Pyrenees is where most of the activities take place.

Cycling in the Pyrenees France guarantees to provide an experience that is hard to come by anywhere else. An example of a professional body that has been catering to the interests of serious cyclists and tourists is BedBreakfastBikesPyrenees  in Foix. The couple Kevin Byers and his partner Beverly Hill formed the organization. It can be stated here; Kevin has years of experience across various terrains across the world being an ex-professional cyclist himself. Beverly, on the other hand, has a love for the sport of cycling. Kevin’s years of experience come to good use while imparting training to road cycling enthusiasts.

Surrounding Attractions:

Organizers that organize cycling camps for interested road cyclists offer exceptional hospitality through home like cooked meals. The nearby attractions also fare well to be listed on the must visit places. A number of quiet medieval townships, a wide network of endless roads, the various climbs for road cyclists are on offer on these roads. Amidst medieval townships, roads and open countryside, a converted railway track known popularly as the VoiVert is a place of attraction when cycling Pyrenees.

Common Place:

VoiVert as the converted railway track is a perfect backdrop to conduct road cycling. The tracks extend to a distance of about 40 km. The full extent of the tracks from Foix to St. Girons is ideal for cyclists to either have a brisk pace of pedaling or enjoy a more leisurely ride along the Cathar countryside.

Cyclist Friendly:

The cyclists are advised by the professional to carry the minimal luggage comprising very less of items other than the absolute necessities like GPS device, maps of the region, adequate water in bottles, snacks and comfortable clothing etc .

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