RELEASED: The Guide to Cycling in France and following the Tour de France

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Discover how to save hundreds while enjoying a hassle-free, affordable journey through France – even if you’ve thought it’s out of reach.

Sunshine. Warmth. Coffee and croissants. Spinning along in the sunshine with your friends. Baguettes and cheese. Ice-cold Heinekens after a long, warm ride. This is cycling in France!

Tim before S17, Bourg St Maurice

• Want to organize a cycling or TdF trip to France without the hassle and without spending tons of valuable time to organise?
• Want to know how to live the dream without spending thousands on an organised tour?

Yep? Then I have the ultimate how-to guide for you that covers all of this and much more.

Riding Through France Is a Magical Experience – And It’s Easier And More Affordable Than Ever If You Have The Insider Tips To Save Time And Money

Self guided and Group tours to the TDF and France will both provide you with that magical experience of the world’s most spectacular sporting event, as well as an amazing cycling trip in an amazing country.

Which one you decide on is all dependent upon how much time you have, whether you’re travelling alone, your budget & of course, whether you see the value of sitting back and having it all done for you.

The reality is that not everyone can afford (or wants to afford) several thousand on an organised tour, despite the convenience benefits. Additionally, some people really like organising trips for themselves.

So for those of you who fall into that category, I’ve taken all the hard work out of planning and researching your trip by putting everything you need to know in one comprehensive, handy, printable, guide to doing the Tour, L’Etape and cycling in France in general.

Here’s a review from CorsicaJourneys.com:

Think you need a load of money to enjoy a cycling vacation in France?

Then you need this guide. Whether you plan to follow one or several of the Tour de France stages or just leisurely pedal through the French countryside, this guide will save you countless hours of research and money.

Tim Marsh, its author, is not just an avid cyclist and snowboarder but also a hard-core flashpacker, who traveled from Australia carrying a DSLR camera, 3 lenses, his bicycle, laptop, iPod, and several chargers and adaptors, without losing his mind or any of his stuff.

Tim brings his intensity and attention to detail to everything he does. If he ever leads an expedition to Antarctica I want to be on his team.

This guide covers tips, tricks, pitfalls to watch out for and discusses everything you need to know to make sure that it’s as hassle-free and cost-effective as possible. It’s a comprehensive list of most things you’ll need to, or want to, know about following the Tour, doing L’Etape du Tour, or cycling around sunny France. This guide is designed to make the planning and execution of your trip easy, hassle-free and cover all the angles, by showing you all the ins-and-outs and presenting the information you need, in one easy-to-read, single location.

After our 2009 trip to the Tour and L’Etape du Tour, I decided to write a thorough and exhaustive guide on all aspects of Touring with the Tour or doing L’Etape, to ensure those following us would be able to save time, money and hassle based on our experience.

Despite countless hours researching and planning this trip, there were still many pitfalls we were unaware and unprepared for. Some of them cost us hundreds of dollars, and in one case thousands.

Morgan D says: ” ‘Cycling through France’ is the only guide I have found designed specifically for cyclists intending to follow the Tour de France. The guide answered many of my concerns about organizing this adventure. Of particular use was the presentation of different options for major decisions (airlines, type of accommodation, whether to take your own bike for example) giving pros and cons for each, so I can tailor my trip how I like, knowing all options have already been presented! Over the next few months I know that I will be referring to this guide regularly to make sure all my I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed for what will surely be a trip of a lifetime.”

Here’s What You’ll Discover When You Read Through The Pages Of This Ultimate Guide To Cycling In France

In my quest to potentially save you many hundreds of dollars, pounds, Euro or seashells, I cover the ins-and-outs of:

• A “Hassle-Free Checklist” for pre-trip planning (from airports to auto hire, baggage and beyond)
• Detailed baggage/excess costs the airlines use when handling your bike (must-have data for most major airlines into the EU)
• The pros and cons of taking your own bike versus hiring (covering cost, convenience, and even how to pack your bike)
• How to save thousands (yes thousands) on mobile and data roaming
• Important things to watch out for when watching the Tour from roadside
• What you must know before participating in L’Etape du Tour (planning, pitfalls, tips, and more)
• Must-have French phrases for making touring around France a breeze
• Tips for finding free wifi (free and unsecured)
• How to avoid surprises with road quality/types, travel times and toll gates
• The smart way to decide between car versus campervan hire
• Weather tips that will keep you happy (and dry!)
• All the best places to base yourself for rides – and where to avoid
• Comprehensive equipment list suggestions – what’s critical, what’s nice-to-have
• Essential contacts, handy web links and more!

So, if you’re planning a trip to France to cycle, follow the tour, do L’Etape, all 3, or just to travel in France, you’re going to want this guide – over 70 pages jam-packed full of critical information, tips and research.

You’ll Never Find A Better Guide To Cycling Through France Than This One

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