Loire Valley Experience | May 2027
an enriching life experience, one pedal stroke, one deep breath at a time.
Join best girlfriends Bobbie and Lindsey on an unforgettable cycling and travel journey through France's Loire Valley.
Designed to delight the senses and bring together women from around the world who share a love of cycling, travel, and adventure.
Bookings open for May 2-8, 2027.
Ladies, imagine this: A cycling adventure through the heart of France, pedalling along the Loire River, winding through peaceful forests, charming villages, and rolling vineyards, with magnificent châteaux and views waiting around the bend. Now add delicious French cuisine, fabulous wine from the region, and the company of women who share your love of cycling and travel.
Days are filled with enchanting discoveries, the satisfaction of a good ride, and plenty of laughter throughout the day and again around the dinner table. New friendships, tired legs, full hearts—and yes, another helping of dessert.
We’re Bobbie and Lindsey, and we’d love you to join us for five rewarding days of cycling through the spectacular Loire Valley.
Together, we’ll explore, savor the local flavours, and take time to enjoy the beautiful places our bikes bring us (or rather, where we take them...).
The Loire Valley is calling. Come ride with us!
Loire Valley Tour - envision the magic
Five days of cycling past stunning châteaux, historical villages, sprawling countryside and vineyards, then ending each evening with decadent food & wine, all in the good company of other women!
The tour begins in beautiful Blois, France, spending our first two days discovering the surrounding forests, vineyards, and cycling upon both the magnificent Château de Chambord and fairytale Château de Chenonceau.
On day three, we’ll ride via the charming riverside town of Amboise before arriving in Tours, France, our base for the final two days of adventure.
From Tours, we’ll uncover more spectacular châteaux, enjoy a mid-day wine tasting lunch, and finish each day with exceptional French cuisine.
This is a tour designed for women who love to ride, travel, connect, and indulge the senses!
Spaces are limited to a max of 12 cyclists, so book now to not miss out!
Please note, your cycling skills must be adequate for full days spent in the saddle. A gravel bike or road bike with all-terrain tires is recommended. We will cover a lot of ground but with minimal elevation.
Contact us if you have any questions before booking!
The Daily Schedule
Day 0 - Travel Day + Welcome to the Loire
Guests are asked to arrive at the hotel in Blois, France, on Sunday at any time. Meet your fellow riders (and guides Bobbie and Lindsey) at the welcome dinner and get excited and inspired for the adventure to begin the next morning! We will make sure all bikes are built/picked up and ready to roll (pedals, saddle height, chains lubed, tires pumped, etc etc!).
Day 1 – Blois to Château de Chambord
Our Loire Valley adventure begins from the charming town of Blois, where we’ll roll out on our first ride together. Setting off on a picturesque round trip to the iconic Château de Chambord, we’ll enjoy a varied route through quiet suburban streets, peaceful forest roads, and scenic château grounds, soaking up the beauty of the French countryside. A wonderful introduction to the region, with beautiful cycling, history, and a sense of the adventure ahead!
Day 2 – Blois to Château de Chenonceau
Today's ride is our longest ride of the week, with approximately 90 km of beautiful Loire Valley cycling — but the rewards will be well worth the effort! We’ll wind our way through picturesque countryside, quiet lanes and charming villages to reach the enchanting Château de Chenonceau, affectionately known as the Ladies’ Château for the remarkable women who shaped its history. We’ll take time to soak up its beauty, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant and, if time allows, wander through its exquisite gardens before cycling back to Blois.
Day 3 – Blois to Tours: Crêpes, Castles & New Adventures
Saddle up, ladies! This morning we say au revoir to Blois and set off on a beautiful riverside ride towards Tours, our home for the next chapter of our Loire Valley adventure. Following the Loire River through charming villages, we’ll pass the château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci’s final home, before stopping to refuel for lunch with what could arguably be the best crêpes in the Loire — savoury buckwheat crêpes, known as galettes, a local favourite. After a day of beautiful scenery and steady pedaling, we roll into Tours ready to settle in with still 2 more days to come!
Day 4 – Cycling, Wine Tasting & Château Behind the Scenes
Today we roll out from Tours and head southwest into a special corner of the Loire Valley, a region renowned for its elegant sparkling wines, Crémant de Loire AOC — a hidden gem well worth discovering! With approximately 68 km of scenic cycling ahead, we’ll wind through beautiful countryside and vineyards before making a very welcome stop at the gorgeous Château de L’Aulée. Here, we’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes winery tour and tasting, discovering the craft and character behind these wonderful Loire wines. Because what could be better than combining a beautiful day in the saddle with a little French fizz?
Day 5 – One Last Ride, A Thousand Photos
Bittersweet? Absolutely! It’s our final day in the saddle, and there’s still so much Loire Valley magic left to discover. Today we’ll ride out from Tours along the right bank of the river, heading towards the enchanting Château de Langeais, a castle straight out of a Disney fairytale. Along the way, we’ll uncover a hidden lookout with beautiful château views and discover the remnants of a Roman aqueduct. This is our punchiest day of riding, bringing us to around 340 km (210 miles) cycled over five days — a wonderful achievement to celebrate! After one last rewarding ride, it’s time to put our feet up, unwind in the spa, and toast to an unforgettable week of cycling. We’ll round off our Loire Valley adventure with a special farewell dinner, raising a glass to five incredible days both in and out of the saddle together.
Day6 - Check out & Travel Day
Breakfast at the hotel, and we say "au revoir" to all the guests. Don't forget to share your social handles and contact details with your new besties from the week!
Tour Pricing
2,999 € euros
(20% VAT tax included)
50% deposit required to book, final payment due 30 days before "Day 0."
When creating this tour, our goal was not to make it ultra-luxury with SAG vehicles, 5-star hotels and big cycling groups. We want to keep the experience small, intimate and exclusive so all riders feel confident and included. As well, we wanted to make the price as accessible as possible for all riders without cutting corners on the famous French cuisine and wine experiences that the Loire Valley is known for. Every evening, the dinners are intimate and unforgettable. The first 3 nights in Blois, the hotel is a little more basic; however, for the last 3 nights we stay in a Hotel-Spa so we can rest and soak our legs for the second half of the trip.
What's Included:
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6 nights' accommodation (hotel breakfast included)
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6 nights of dinner and drinks (limited quantity of wine/beer)
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1 Winery Tour, Tasting, and Lunch
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High-quality cycling jersey
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Mid-week luggage transfer from Blois to Tours
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2 Cycling Guides (and soon-to-be your new besties!)
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Welcome gifts & other surprises
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Professionally captured and edited photos by Lindsey (a career photographer!)
What's Not Included:
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Transportation to/ from Loire Valley - Blois (start) and Tours (end). Get those flights and trains booked early!
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Bike rental (We can assist you in renting a bike)
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Lunches**
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**Winery lunch is included **
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We will not have a separate support (SAG) vehicle, so your legs will be doing the mileage all week long!
Each rider must please fill out our Intake Form and Liability Waiver. And don't forget to send us a copy of your travel insurance.
