Cycling World Magazine March 2018 | Page 99

Cycling Holidays March 2018| 99 with The Vercors in the Rhône Alpes is a stunning, unique region in SE France with an unrivalled diversity of terrain from cliff hanging roads, rolling countryside to flat valley roads. From thrilling rollercoaster rides through breathtaking gorges, to leisurely rides along walnut lined roads, the terrain offers something for cyclists of all abilities.   Velo Vercors is perfectly positioned at the gateway to the Vercors to provide a huge choice of day routes, directly from our doorstep. We offer a warm welcome and personal service from our self-catering cottages (gites) and B&B accommodation within a relaxed, stunning location in the historical town of St.Jean-en-Royans.  We provide many services including guided rides, routes, bike hire and transfers as well as fully supported day trips to Mont Ventoux and Alp d’Huez and cyclosportives. We provide all the support and advice you need to get the most out of your stay drawing on our passion  and our many years experience of cycling in this region. In fact, it’s our 10th anniversary and we are looking forward to welcoming many returning guests and helping others to discover this spectacular region . From our ‘one stop’ cycling base we offer the following for groups, families, couples and solo travellers. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Self catering or B&B accommodation for up to 21 people Guided rides or GPS files for independent rides Daily advice and suggestions on routes Top end Trek bikes, hybrids, E-bikes, childrens and tagalongs to hire Home cooked, seasonal evening meals Large outside ‘grange’ with communal BBQ, kitchen area, TV screen and music system where guests can socialise, eat and relax. Large, beautiful garden with 4m splash pool, loungers and lots of private areas. Clear ice cold mountain water canal to bathe aching muscles  Market town location with cafes and restaurants only 5 minutes stroll away Parking for up to 7 vehicles Massage Transfers from Lyon St.Expury, Grenoble or Valence TGV Fully supported day trips to Alp d’Huez or Mont Ventoux We can offer you as little or as much help and service as you need. Some guests require little more than accommodation and route suggestions where as others need anything from bike hire, transfers, guided rides and home cooked evening meals. As one happy customer states “Teresa, Dom and Megan are all incredibly welcoming, as were the other guests. The garden is beautiful, breakfast is delicious, there’s a very cool barn to chill out in, a cold canal for icing down your legs after a long ride... what more could you need?”