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A ride in the heart of Burgundy. A region famous for it's food, wine and scenery.
A cycling itinerary which explores the quiet back roads and small villages.
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A beautiful place to visit. Great cycling.
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| FACTS AT A GLANCE | |
| PRICE: | £500 |
| Pre-Ride Fitness Level: | Moderate - Able to comfortably cycle 60kms in a day. Burgundy has rolling hills. |
| Distances: | Average of 60 kms / day.
Minimum Total around 300kms.
Harder options available. |
| Accommodation: | 2 hotel nights twin-share.
6 nights camping in your own tent. |
| Included Meals: | All breakfasts. 6 afternoon teas. 3 restaurant meals. 1 BBQ. |
| Included Services: | Route Notes and Maps.
Luggage Transfer.
Cycle Mechanic.
On-road rescue. |
| You Provide: | Your own bike. Your own tent. Money for some meals, drinks and souvenirs. Your own travel to and away from Dijon. |
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We meet for this ride in a hotel in Dijon on Saturday, 23rd July. We
start riding on Sunday morning. There are six riding days with a rest
day in the heart of wine country at beautiful and historic Beaune. We
spend six nights camping and use four different campsites. The ride
finishes with another night back in a hotel in Dijon. We all head home
on Sunday morning.
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This trip is intended as an introduction to what
we are all about at Wide Open Road. Typically at Wide Open Road we
run trips that last for two weeks and are of a challenging nature. This trip is shorter
both in days and in kilometers than our others. So if you are short of
holiday time or prefer a daily distance that is closer
to 60kms than 100kms then this trip might be for you!
For our keener riders, on some days during this
one week trip we have
two route options:
A shorter or flatter option of around
60kms (that's 40 miles) OR a longer, hillier or
more challenging option of around
80-100kms (that's 50+ miles).
The suggested lunch spots of the two routes will usually coincide to
keep the days sociable regardless of which route you prefer.
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This ride was established in the Wide Open Road calendar in 2004 and
as you would expect passes through the most famous vineyards,
the most scenic areas and the most attractive villages.
The ride is easier than our others but NOT easy! Burgundy has rolling hills and the ride still
presents plenty of challenges to our riders.
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Cycling Holiday
