Training Weeks
Training sucks, ...well actually no, it doesn't. In fact, we kind of enjoy it. No, we love it. Why do you think we set up this company, to make money?!
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Instead of running the gauntlet with road rage victims, why not come out here and experience the joy of empty roads, unspoilt countryside, and the
ability to ride three up front. Whether you want to go vertical for the day or just cruise along at an easy cadence, the rolling hills of the
Limousin have long been marked out as some of the best terrain to ride over.
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The Cyclosportives in the area are legendary for being a little bit tougher than expected, and riders on the 2004 Etape will probably not forget
that day in a hurry. It was the longest Etape in History, winding its way from Limoges to St Flour, via some fairly unforgiving volcanoes, the
famous Puys of the Massiv Central.
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Officially our training season starts in March, and we offer set training weeks every other week, generally for between 4 and 8 riders. Whether
you come as a group or as an individual, these weeks are great fun, social affairs, where you'll get to ride a lot of miles, visit a fair few cafes,
and generally see a lot of the country, with plenty of time to explore other activities, maybe you'll even find yourself buying a house like we did!
At the end of the day the cycling is only half the experience.
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We also run a bespoke service for people wanting to come out at irregular times. Simply email your requirements to
info@velofrance.com and we will see if we can fit you in. Prices start from £45/day depending on the
time of year and the level of service you require.
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| Price includes all food, wine, accommodation, lunch, sports drinks, powerbars, transport, etc. You only have to buy your plane ticket / ferry crossing / train ticket and get out here. |
| 25 March - 1 April |
Miles of rolling hills and cafes |
£245 |
| 9 - 15 April |
More miles of rolling hills and cafes |
£295 |
| 23 - 29 April* |
Endurance special - includes 2 day tour of Auvergne |
£425 |
| 7 - 13 May |
Miles and miles and miles of rolling hills and cafes |
£375 |
| 21 - 27 May* |
Climbing Special - includes 3 day tour of Massiv Central |
£475 |
| 18 - 24 June* |
Climbing Special - includes 3 day tour of Massiv Central |
£475 |
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| * weeks involving mini-tours away from our base staying in Logis Hotels |
After August we run a series of tours through the Alps and the pyrenees. This is a good time to give the legs a bit of a rest and tuck in to a few long lunches, you've earned it.
We've set up our own club especially for this time of year so power down and relax, Vinrougevelo will be your guide. |
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The rolling hills of the Limousin have long been marked out as some of the best terrain to ride over.
We offer set training weeks every other week, generally for between 4 and 8 riders.
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