The Chain Gang Cycle Tours

We start in Les Eyzies and spend Sunday cycling along the Dordogne to the edge of the Bordeaux vineyards. From Monday we're in wine country. We'll explore little-known islands of quality, such as Pécharment near Bergerac, as well as famous vineyards in St Emilion and the Haut Médoc. A feature of this cycling tour are the exquisite dessert wines that we'll taste in Monbazillac and Haut Montravel, and we finish up exploring the médoc on the borders of the Atlantic.

Of course on the Burgundy cycling tour we explore famous vineyards within Burgundy's Cote d'Or, including Gevrey Chambertin, Romanée Conti, Chassagne-Montrachet etc. But Burgundy is also historically very interesting as a Duchy independent of France, with a rich monastic heritage that includes Fontenay, Citeaux and the Clos Vougeot.

The Devon cycling tour explores spectacular and beautiful coastline and open moorland. We cycle through ancient villages and towns and the historic naval city of Plymouth, from where the Pilgrim Fathers set off for America in 1620.

The most beautiful part of the Dordogne valley is the Périgord Noir, where are Dordogne cycling tour is based. As well as some of the world's most famous prehistoric sites, the Dordogne was the crucible of The Hundred Years War and boasts spectacular medieval castles.

We cycle through stunning countryside, in great company, exploring the best of the history and culture of the region. And we pay a lot of attention to the best food and wine.

Normandy has a special resonance for the British. It was from here that the last successful invaders of our isle came. William The Conqueror hailed from Caen, and much still remains of his legacy.

Normandy also means the landing beaches of 1944 along with pure-bred Norman cows - the source of its rich, creamy sauces and famous cheeses. Oh and there's apples, cider and calvados. We'll discover it all on two wheels.

Paris is a fabulous City for cyclists - lots of cycle lanes, canal paths, a fantastic route to Versailles and the inspiring courtesy of French drivers towards cyclists.As well as the obvious, the Sacre Couer, the Louvre, the Musée D'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower, on the Paris cycling tour we'll show you some lesser-known Paris, the Promenade Planté, the bike path to the spectacular Royal Basilica in St Denis, the memorial to the Vel d'Hiv.

Whilst on our Provence cycling tour people are often surprised by the quality of the Roman sites, the Theatre in Orange and the amazing acquaduct at the Pont du Gard. Our cycling tour also explores interesting wine regions including Chateauneuf du Pape, Tavel, rated by many the finest rosé wine in France, and Les Baux de Provence, one of France's newest Appellations.

Umbria is Tuscany's quieter, less-famous neighbour. But a beautiful and amazing place, with a rich history from the Renaissance, the Romans and the Etruscans still visible in its towns and cities

On our Tuscany cycling tour, we'll spend plenty of time in rural Tuscany, exploring Chianti, the Val D'Orcia and Le Crete. But we'll also visit spectacular medieval towns and villages like Siena, Montalcino and San Gimignano.