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From City Streets to Vineyard Retreats: Cycling Paris to Sancerre
Anna and I embarked last summer on long weekend journey with some friends to the tranquil vineyards of Sancerre, a famously known wine...

Anna and Aaron
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Cycling the Isle of Skye in Scotland
Back in May of 2023, Aaron and I embarked on a remarkable journey to Yorkshire, England (for a wedding), followed by a week-long...

Anna and Aaron
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Short rides or long rides: what to bring and where to put it
Figuring out what to bring, what's not needed, and what's truly essential has taken many years for me. I've gone on enough long rides,...

Anna and Aaron
Jan 28, 20245 min read


Gravelman Paris: Riding 700km without sleeping
Gravelman events are hosted throughout the year across France and even in other countries now. The event organizer, Stéven Le Hyaric, is...

Anna and Aaron
Jan 16, 20244 min read


Wine touring on a Velo in Sancerre
Since relocating to France, my interest in and consumption of wine have soared. I've always enjoyed wine, but the experience here has...

Anna and Aaron
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Our Diverse Bike Gear Unveiled
Anna and I each have a very different bike setup—our gear choices couldn't be more diverse, perfectly tailored to suit our individual...

Anna and Aaron
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Bike Rentals in the City of Lights
Vélib bike Exploring Paris by bike has become increasingly convenient and cyclist-friendly. Back in 2021, Mayor Hidalgo introduced the...

Anna and Aaron
Dec 30, 20234 min read


Taking Bikes on French Trains
I've had a variety of different experiences with taking bikes on French trains, but without a doubt, the trains are one of the best parts about biking in France. They allow you to travel far outside of Paris and then ride through many different regions and cities. I've found that in true French form, the train experiences can be inconsistent and dependent on the train staff. There have been some easy journeys and then some journeys that have involved heated debates with tr

Anna and Aaron
Dec 21, 20236 min read


Night Biking and Candlelight at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
We visited the Château during our weekend away in Barbizon ( link here to our previous post on Biking to Barbizon ). We pedaled from our...

Anna and Aaron
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Duck in the Meudon Forest
I suppose everyone has seen ducks in the wild... but have you ever eaten roasted duck in a hidden restaurant in the forest? When Aaron...

Anna and Aaron
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Weekend bike-away in Barbizon and the Fontainebleau Forest
Traveling through Europe in August? It's a busy, pricey affair—thanks to the summer school break, families flock to various...

Anna and Aaron
Dec 1, 20235 min read
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