New website for cycling in France

[Lyn]

Hi

Just a note to let you all know I've put together a website dedicated to cycling in France (see signature link).

It's generally aimed at leisure cyclists and cycle touring in France, but also includes TdF (mostly from a spectator angle), MTB/VTT, etc.

It's early days and I still have many articles, lots of route information and maps etc to add, but I'm getting there.

I'd love to hear from anyone out there who might want to share route advice or tour reports, or just offer guidance to others who might be newer to cycling in France.

PM me if you are interested in contributing.


Cheers
Lyn

 

[jugglingphil]

I've not done any cycling in France but hope to this summer during the family holiday.

First glance at website looks good. Bookmarked for later

 

[jags]

brilliant site well done loads of info to be had.
i signed up for the newsletter will reg later on again
well done fantastic job.

 

[Lyn]

Many thanks for the feedback - really appreciate the positive responses (though also welcome suggestions and any criticisms - still much to do on it!)

 

[betty swollocks]

That's very nice website: well done.
Me and a friend with be doing Le Tour des Grandes Alpes in late May/early June this year.

 

[Lyn]

Hi Betty – I'm very jealous.
Would love to hear how the trip goes.
Cheers
Lyn.

 

[looe]

I am cycle camping in Brittany 3 weeks end of May and June. Loads of useful info on your site, thanks.

 

[asterix]

Hi,

Great idea! One suggestion: a bit about doing the Raid Pyrenean. I love cycling in the Pyrennees!

 

[raindog]

Great site! Duly bookmarked - keep up the good work.

 

[Paladin - York]

Joining CC has been one heck of an eye-opener. Just added your website to my favourites as I'm daring myself to do a "solo" in France probably in September, nothing too adventurous at first until I know what it's all about. I like what I've read so far.

 

[vernon]

Cycling in France is easy. I've spent a total of eight weeks spread over three summer vacations cycling the length and breadth of the country and loved every minute of it. If anything cycle touring is less stressful in France than it is in the UK plus there's a better choice of alcohol and fresh fruit and veg.

 

[delport]

Hi


I'd love to hear from anyone out there who might want to share route advice or tour reports, or just offer guidance to others who might be newer to cycling in France.

PM me if you are interested in contributing.


Cheers
Lyn

you should include all the cycle paths in Normandy if you haven't already, i put a link to the book in this section
https://www.cyclechat.net/
near the bottom you'll find the 52 page book.Can't really be beaten for information.

 

[Paladin - York]

Hi vernon,

Just a couple of very naive questions re cycling in France. I'm planning to take my tent to keep my overnight options open but I've never actually camped there. Outside July & August, when I do not plan to visit, am I still advised to book ahead be it camping or chambres d'hote? Also, I understand that in France they are re-classifying the roads over a number of years ie 'Ns to 'Ds', I think. There appears to be a variety of 'D' roads, some of which look like motorways on the map and others that look more like country lanes. Is there a way of knowing what lies ahead before you find yourself on a road that you are not happy with?

Thanks

Cycling in France is easy. I've spent a total of eight weeks spread over three summer vacations cycling the length and breadth of the country and loved every minute of it. If anything cycle touring is less stressful in France than it is in the UK plus there's a better choice of alcohol and fresh fruit and veg.

 

[delport]

I understand that in France they are re-classifying the roads over a number of years ie 'Ns to 'Ds', I think. There appears to be a variety of 'D' roads, some of which look like motorways on the map and others that look more like country lanes. Is there a way of knowing what lies ahead before you find yourself on a road that you are not happy with?

Thanks

The speed limit should be a bit of a give away at the start, also the sheer speed of the traffic.

It's hard to get it wrong.Even though it looks complicated to a new person.
I've made a couple of mistakes, but it only took me a few minutes to realise i should not be on that road, the speed limit gave it away.

 

[yello]

It is difficult to know, from a big scale map, which D's are going to be main routes and which are not - or how busy there going to be. I live on a D road for instance, maybe half a dozen cars a day.

I wouldn't overly worry about it though. If you find yourself on a busy road, don't fret, traffic is usually pretty considerate to cyclists and you'll soon enough find a side road to scoot down if you want. I must admit to using busier D roads sometimes when cycling because, as unpleasant as they can be, they are often the most sensible option... it can get annoying constantly navigating left right left right on communal roads.