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Bespoke Tour – Guided
£350.00
From £350.00 Per Person
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| UK Taster Session Dates | 2017 Per Person Deposit £200, Other TBC |
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John Brooks –
Andy was a great help to me as I planned a tour from Le Mans to Brest following the 2019 PBP route. I’ve planned and done a number of “credit card tours” (routes/mileage/lodging/food) and I’ve done about 2,000 km on foot throughout France hiking town to town. So, I’ve got some experience planning these type things and with “how things work” in France. And yet, I felt like I’d benefit hugely from a “wiser, more experienced” partner in developing this plan. I wanted to avoid “figuring it out on the ground” as much as I could this trip. Andy was terrific about looking over my route, suggesting tweaks (“maybe hop on the VV6 vs the PBP route for this section”), and providing some great guidance. Equally important (probably more so actually), Andy was crucial at helping me sort out the logistics of moving my bike (coupled bike in a case) to & fro, finding a good “bike friendly” launch hotel in Le Mans, pointing out some of the intricacies of “bike-on-a-train”, etc. I’ve got plenty of experience in this type thing and in France but I really wanted a “coach” regarding my plan and logistics. Andy was incredibly helpful, responded very quickly (even though we’re on different continents!), and made suggestions unprompted when he saw areas where things could be better. And, because he wasnt “married” to his ideas, I felt like we could have some back and forth about a few things and that dynamic ended up being hugely productive for me! Andy was gracious, helpful, super responsive and had terrific input about my crazy ideas :)
Ritchie and Odile of New York City –
We found Fellow Velo as we searched for a self guided bike tour in France, and boy are we glad we did. Andy and Jane were amazing and organized an unbeliveable experience through Provence. The accommodations were great, the bikes were perfect and, the support we received from Fellow Velo made this trip unforgettable. The routes that they chose really highlighted the best of Provence Verte and of the French Riviera. The views were spectacular and the bike paths easily conquered. I don’t know how we would have done this trip without them. We are intermediate bikers and managed to get to the places we wanted to see in bike territory that can be intimidating. Our trip was so good we are already planning our return next year. Thanks Andy and Jane
Martin and Inge from Freiburg/Germany –
I was looking for a bike sherpa – a kind of Tensing Norgay type to bring a handicapped guy in his wheelchair and his attached e-handybike (think about BEN HUR without horses) and his partner Inge with her e-bike over some hills in the hinterland of St.Tropez. We were looking for one and we got two – Andy and Jane! After some emails about the how and when we met and had a wonderful day – everything felt just right – like we have done this several times before. Andy has a natural gift to give others a feeling of being secured and helped and Jane has the ability to just appear there where you might think to need a bottle of cool water or a charged battery or a supporting smile! The second tour with them along the scenic coast road from St.Maxime to Cannes was like the first one – everything just worked fine and we had a perfect day. Andy built a wooden platform with a ramp for the wheelchair so I could get into the van – what a craftsman! We look forward to next year for two other tours with Andy and Jane in the hinterland of the Cote Azure.
Ritchie and Odile of New York City –
Well, we decided to move up our return tour from next year to this year!!! And glad we did. we returned to Provence and the Riviera about a month after our last tour. Andy and Jane managed to come up with a week long event that was as thrilling and exciting as our last. thanks guys, for taking care of us. We toured the South Ridge of the Gorge, and it was spectacular. the road from Agay to Cannes was also unbelievable as well. Don’t hesitate in deciding. Provence is the place to tour. Fellow Velo is the company to do it with.
Terry and Lena –
Terry and I recently went on a mixed self-guided and guided tour in the UK (Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and the Peak District) with Jane and Andy. Our 1st tour in the UK but 3rd overall. Jane and Andy are very knowledgeable and fantastic guides. The instructions for self-guided tours were easy to follow and the routes mainly off road and perfect for myself and Terry (medium abilities and covered between 40-50 km). The accommodations booked were good and Jane and Andy always go the extra mile to make our tours perfect.
We will definitely highly recommend Fellow Velo. Thank you Jane and Andy. We will definitely be back to see more of the T&B trail 😉
Terry and Lena
John from San Francisco –
My daughter and I just finished a wonderful 4-day biking trip through Provence. Andy and Jane were fantastic in all aspects of the trip. Everything from the directions, accommodations, restaurant recommendations, equipment were all first class. Their organization and warmth made the trip a huge success and they were able to create an itinerary that worked for our time frame. At the end of the trip, our train was cancelled last minute and Andy and Jane without a second thought offered to drive us to the airport so that we could make our flight which was incredibly thoughtful. We look forward to more trips with Fellow Velo in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Robyn Stringfellow –
What a fabulous trip! From our first email inquiry to our drop off at the airport we were given the utmost attention!! Our questions were answered in detail very promptly and an itinerary was planned for us based on our vacation wishes- not too challenging rides, a combination of charming Provençal towns and Mediterranean hot spots, and world class wineries. Andy made sure our bikes were suited to our needs, gave us expert navigational maps, and even made dinner reservations for us! Plus he has a great personality and a good sense of humor! In addition, they recommended we communicate through WhatsApp and it worked very well because we were able to touch base daily as well as share some of our adventures. Every step of they way we were guided to the top sights to see and the best places to dine. It truly was one of the best vacations we’ve ever done!!
Diane from New York City –
WONDERFUL!!!!! That is the simple, one-word answer I have given to all who have asked me about my recent Bespoke Bike Tour in Provence. Then I would go into the details… how beautiful the scenery was each and every day, how carefully planned the routes were, how detailed the directions were for getting us from the start to the end of the ride each day (and all points in between), how lovely each night’s accommodation was, and just how WONDERFUL everything was throughout the whole trip. This was all thanks to the hard work of Andy and Jane planning every detail in advance, while considering personal requests, and even allowing flexibility with the plans once the trip had started. Yet even after the plans were made, and printouts were given to us, Andy pointed out important aspects of the ride each morning, just as the perfect host and guide would do. On top of that, restaurant recommendations were offered, and upon approval, reservations were made for us, allowing us to simply enjoy the ride and the views as we made our way through the beauty of Provence.
There is one word I can think of right now to describe all of the care and support provided to us by Andy and Jane, from our first email inquiry to the drop-off at the airport to head home at the end of our trip… PERFECT!!!! Thank you both for the trip of a lifetime in Provence, with incredible memories from every moment of it, as you were the two who made it happen for us!
Ann R –
A beautiful tour of a beautiful area. I wanted to see the Gorges du Tarn and Andy & Jane’s tour fulfilled this wish. We travelled in a party of seven friends and the stress of finding our way was largely taken out of the cycling. We felt really looked after and a member of our party, who became ill, was given a day to recover, in the FellowVelo van while the rest of us cycled on. We ended the tour in the magnificent city of Carcassonne, which topped off the tour. Accommodation booked for us, was excellent and the restaurants recommended, proved worthy of the recommendation. We were given good advice on whether there would be cafes and food available on the route, so we could make sure we did not go hungry. Jane and Andy topped up our water supplies along the way on what proved to be a very hot week.
Brian M (Cheshire) –
Occitane – Tarn River/Canal Garonne/Canal du Midi/
I was also one of “Isobel’s chums” (aka “the Leeds lot”) on the same tour as Ann R. We had a great tour – the food, drink and scenery (oh yes, via the cycling!) was as expected, wonderful. What made this tour even better was Andy’s habit of being able to track us and provide rest stops, hints and jokes along the way – I was particularly impressed by his scouring a route and finding a suitable gap in a fence for us to avoid main roads and for also allowing us to tail him in the van into our accommodation (ie to make the city bits easier) – this was beyond what I expected. This tour has given me a huge challenge though – sorting out which of the 1000s of photos will make the photobook!
Lastly and most importantly, I didn’t feel as though I was on holiday with tour planners and guides – you both felt part of our group so a huge thanks for that – you have certainly given me a desire to see a lot more of France!
Dana B from Washington, DC –
Fabulous and truly unforgettable experience!! Andy and Jane provided my friends and me with a beautiful self-guided tour through lovely Provence. From our first contacts with them by email, they were super helpful and thoughtful about putting together an itinerary that would best fit us, as the four of us had varying levels of cycling experience and comfort. Because of their responsiveness and thoughtful guidance, we arrived in France fully prepared for our journey. The cycling was fantastic- and for me, thrilling! And what an extraordinary way to take in the gorgeous landscape of Provence! A treat for all of the senses, as cycling the French countryside meant not only seeing the breathtaking golds, purples and greens of the fields and hills of the region, but also taking in the sweet scents of lavender and mimosa, and experiencing the excitement (like being a kid again!) of gliding down the hills on mountain roads. And the tastes of Provence- apricots, cherries and nougat from the markets- were a delight.
On a few occasions when we needed extra guidance (okay, distracted by complete and overwhelming beauty, we might had taken a wrong turn or two — or three), Andy was ever-available and responsive and kind, and he consistently got us back on track.
Thank you, Jane and Andy. We will be back!
Liz –
Just home from the MOST FABULOUS bike trip through Provence with Andy as our intrepid guide. I can’t imagine a better experience from start to finish. Andy and Jane put together a wonderful set of rides for our group of four and were accessible and helpful though out the planning process. Once in Provence, Andy was helpful not only in orienting us to each ride and getting us into proper position as the day started, but also responding immediately to SOS calls when we needed help with directions or had other questions. He also gave us good leads on restaurants and outdoor markets and suggested interesting things to look out for along all of our rides. We experienced spectacular views on every ride. Seeing the countryside this way has made a convert of me. Can’t recommend FellowVelo strongly enough. Thanks, Andy (and Jane) for a truly unforgettable experience!
Paul & Erin Turner –
From the moment we signed up to the day we said goodbye Jane and Andy – the all singing all dancing but bijou fellow velo team could not have done more. Their aim appears to be to make everything go according to plan and then to work things out when they don’t. Probably the most anticipated and organised holiday of our lives so far, we literally put ourselves in their hands. Admittedly Provence is a pretty good canvas to work with , but the choice of towns, routes, chambres d’hôtes, hotels, restaurant suggestions were impeccable. Andy’s near obsessional attention to cleaning the rear mechs and encyclopaedic knowledge of routes was only matched by Jane’s understated thoughtfulness and unmistakable love of the area. This is the most flexible and accommodating pair you will find. Erin and I had an absolute blast on this trip and hope to come back to conquer Mont Ventoux very soon!
Liz M. –
Just home from our FABULOUS trip through Provence. Jane and Andy were extremely helpful and responsive in the planning of this trip and Andy was an affable and intrepid guide for our group of four–providing excellent maps for each day and getting us well positioned each morning for the ride. He was unflappable–always good-naturedly responding to our SOS calls when we needed help of any kind. He gave lots of excellent recommendations for stops along the ride for lunch, markets and unusual/notable landmarks and historical sites. The scenery was beyond spectacular. The rides seemed to be planned for maximum beauty while staying within the realm of what we were able to manage. None of us were bikers before this trip, but I think we’ve all been converted! It’s the perfect way to be immersed in the landscape. Can’t say enough good things about FellowVelo! Thank you for a wonderful experience, Andy (and Jane)!
Anna and John (Ipswich, UK) –
We have just returned from a bespoke ten day trip to the Tarn Gorges and the Canal du Midi, a group of seven friends with varying cycling experience levels. Andy and Jane couldn’t have been more accommodating. They organised a taster weekend in the UK to try out the bikes to begin with. Their bikes were superbly maintained and Andy was on hand to make any running repairs we needed. Andy’s notes for the trip were so well researched and thorough, and the accommodation they found for us was stunning. Nothing was too much trouble, they booked great restaurants for us along the way, very welcome after a long day’s cycling. I was expecting them to be on the end of the phone if we got into difficulties during the trip: I couldn’t believe their patience in waiting, sometimes for hours, in the heat of the day along the route with bottles of water, advice about the route and friendly chat. Others have said this, but they have a calm confidence and easy friendliness that make them a pleasure to spend time with. This is the first time I have been on a holiday I haven’t had to organise myself, and it was a real treat. I left home feeling that I had left out something important, but returned feeling that I had experienced the best of the area. I would whole heartedly recommend Fellow Velo to anyone wanting to experience cycle friendly France!
Isobel G –
I rarely give 5* on any review, but for this holiday I simply cannot give less. I was the organiser for a small group of friends that wished to cycle Gorges du Tarn and the Canal du Midi to Carcassonne. What impressed me most was details, details. These only had to be provided once (and we are talking details that were provided years in advance here) -who was bringing their own pedals, when tracks were being provided, blah di blah di blah… The job of chasing was simply not required. A huge relief for me personally as I always bank on missing at least one key item for someone else, but more importantly, it allowed me to properly relax and enjoy my holiday. And ultimately that is what Jane and Andy do better than any company I have used to date; they ensure that you do not have to sweat the small, but very important, stuff and you are ready day 1 to the end to relax and enjoy. Simply superb.
Tom and Tori Rutkowski-Peglar – Boulder US –
Andy and Jane put together a truly bespoke 3 days of riding for us and our two teenage daughters. Having done quite a bit of travel and touring ourselves, I never realized how effortless, relaxing and fun an organized tour can be! Andy and Jane picked out fantastic stretches for us to ride from old villages in the hills of Provence to vineyards, to a fantastic ride that started above the coast and then descended to the Med through the gorgeous village of Bormes Les Mimosas. First time in France for our teenagers and they quickly filled my ICloud storage with countless beautiful photos of flower covered doorways, narrow alleyways, and scenic backroads. The bikes were in good shape and the lodgings were varied and always comfortable. Andy was chipper every morning and provided good tips, stories, and local history. Andy and Jane were flexible with us in booking a customized trip that fitted in with our overall trip. We highly recommend a trip with Fellow Velo and will look to be booking a trip with them again in the future.