FAQs for your Cycling Holiday

Cycling FAQs

What is a center based holiday? Isn't this limiting?

I am worried that I need to be really fit for these holidays. What's your advice?

How many miles a day can I expect to cycle?

How big is the group I would join?

What sort of bike can I expect?

Should I bring any special clothes? Is a cycling helmet provided?

Answers:

What is a center based holiday? Isn't this limiting?

It means that you are based for the whole holiday at our Mas, where you have a lovely bedroom plus airy sitting, eating and relaxing spaces, as well as lovely gardens and grounds to enjoy. It also means that you can unpack your suitcase when you arrive and not have to re-pack it until it's time to go home!
Our daily cycle routes are well planned to enable you to explore this region properly. They do not repeat themselves and give you plenty of time to really experience the Lotoise way of life.

I am worried that I need to be really fit for these holidays. What's your advice?

Don't worry. Our cycling holidays are designed to attract adults of all levels of fitness. We have had guests who have not cycled for years and who still completed all the rides quite comfortably.
It certainly helps to be reasonably fit but our tours are very much aimed at the leisure cyclist and because our groups are small it is always possible to adapt the routes to suit your needs.
It's not a crime to get off and walk sometimes or even have a lift in the support vehicle!

How many miles a day can I expect to cycle?

No route is longer than 40 kilometres (about 25 miles)
A gentle cycling pace is about 7-8 miles per hour, so, if you cycle for four hours, you can expect to cover 25-30 miles comfortably. This leaves plenty of time for sightseeing, exploring, lunch, a cold beer or chilled glass of wine in the afternoon or whatever you want to do. You have all day to spend at your leisure and then return home at the end of the day to a lovely shower followed by an aperitif and a delicious 4 course meal.

How big is the group I would join?

Because we are a small family business and are home-based you will only ever find yourself as part of a small group – usually between 4 and 8 people, which could be made up of couples and singles. This allows you plenty of space to relax and unwind and enables us to provide a really personal service by taking everyone’s needs, abilities and preferences into account to give you a holiday that’s tailor – made for you.
People normally eat together in the evenings but some people prefer to cycle as a couple during the day while others like to team up and cycle together it's really up to you.

What sort of bike can I expect?

We supply you with a high quality touring bike with 27 gears to make things as easy as possible for you. It's fitted with a clip-on front handlebar bag for you to store what you want to take with you for the day; sun cream, camera, drink - and has a map pocket on top. There is also a rear pannier. The bikes are fitted with comfortable saddles and peddles but you are more than welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Should I bring any special clothes? Is a cycling helmet provided?

The most important thing is to be comfortable while cycling. Padded cycling shorts for both men and women are highly recommended or else comfortable loose fitting shorts/trousers worn with a pair of padded undershorts. In the hotter weather lightweight coolmax or dri-fit fabric tops make for extra comfort.
Padded finger-less cycling gloves will protect your hands from a lot of the vibration that comes with distance cycling.
Most people wear trainers on their feet but if you normally wear cycling shoes with cleats and you wish to use them on the bike provided, remember to bring your own pedals too.
We don’t provide cycle helmets but if you like to wear one please do bring your own.
While we hope for fabulous weather throughout the summer it's as well to be realistic and bring a lightweight shower-proof jacket!