Sunday 27th May sees the final stage of Le Tour de la Manche taking place in Normandy. The race is in its 54th year and welcomes 18 teams. Four teams are from La Manche region so may benefit from riding in their home territory.
Sunday’s stage starts in Valognes and finishes in Granville. It’s a 145km course. For more information visit the Facebook page.
Cycling arounds the headlands of La Sienne river affords wonderful views of the Normandy countryside. This 20km circular route starts in Regnéville-sur-Mer with views towards the remains of the bridge at Pont de la Roque, the nearby lime kilns, the lighthouse at Pointe d’Agon and the ruined chateau. You’ll also pass through small villages typical of this part of the Normandy coastline.
The castle almost seems to defy gravity!
This is the view from La Pointe d’Agon looking towards Regnéville.
For more information, visit http://www.manchetourisme.com/balade-et-randonnee?mb_page=circuit&mb_id=7059&use_temp=false&mb_titre=les-promontoires-de-la-sienne#mb_module
This year the general public will have the chance to ride the route the riders will take on the opening day of the tour – Le Grand Départ. The event will take place on Sunday 26 June and there are three routes available to cater for all abilities. The 189km route starts from Mont St Michel and follows the route the professionals will take on 2 July. An 80km route starting at Lessay and the shortest route (44km) begins in Montebourg. All the routes go via Utah beach and end in Carentan. You need to sign up for the event and can find out more details here bit.ly/etape-grand-depart
Post by Chris at www.normandygiteholidays.com
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The Tour de France is coming to Normandy this year. Three stages take place in La Manche region and Normandy Gite Holidays is the ideal base to see all them all from. 2 July is Le Grand Départ from Mont St Michel to Utah beach – one of the D-Day landing beaches. The route for 3 July runs from St Lô to Cherbourg. The final stage on 4 July starts at the seaside resort of Granville. There are also events taking place in the previous week. On Sunday 26 June, three races along the route of the Grand Départ will be held for amateurs. Paid registration is essential for this opportunity to cycle the route. The TDF teams will be presented at a ceremony on Thursday 30 June at Sainte Mère Église. So, plenty to see and do before and after the tour.
Posted by Chris at www.normandygiteholidays.com
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This weekend, the Fete du Vélo encourages people to get out on their bikes. The theme for the annual event is cycling in towns and discovering your local area. The events take place on 6 and 7 June and are free; a full list can be found at www.feteduvelo.fr
Posted by Chris of Gavray Gites
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This year Normandy is hosting two stages of the Tour de France. Today's race ends in Le Havre in Upper Normandy and starts in Livarot (Lower Normandy) tomorrow. Will Tony Martin hold onto his yellow jersey?
The 2016 race will again return to Normandy with the first three stages taking place in La Manche in Lower Normandy. Great cycling and stunning scenery are guaranteed.
For more information about the race, visit www.letour.com. Photo credit to ASO/P.Perreve courtesy of www.letour.com where you will find more photos of all the race action.
Posted by Chris of Gavray Gites.
#tourdefrance #normandy #cycling
This year Normandy is hosting two stages of the Tour de France. Today's race ends in Le Havre in Upper Normandy and starts in Livarot (Lower Normandy) tomorrow. Will Tony Martin hold onto his yellow jersey?
The 2016 race will again return to Normandy with the first three stages taking place in La Manche in Lower Normandy. Great cycling and stunning scenery are guaranteed.
For more information about the race, visit www.letour.com. Photo credit to ASO/P.Perreve courtesy of www.letour.com where you will find more photos of all the race action.
Posted by Chris of Gavray Gites.
#tourdefrance #normandy #cycling
The vélorail at Condé-sur-Vire is around a 45 minute drive from Gavray. Using an old railway track, you can take in the scenery as you cycle alongside the Vire river. The 11 kilometer journey takes about an hour and a half along a fairly flat track. Each cart takes 4 people with 2 people cycling and 2 people sitting down. It costs 20 euros per vélorail and is suitable for children. The station is open every weekend from April through to September and every day in July and August.
Photo and cycled by Chris of Gavray Gites.
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This weekend, the Fete du Vélo encourages people to get out on their bikes. The theme for the annual event is cycling in towns and discovering your local area. The events take place on 6 and 7 June and are free; a full list can be found at www.feteduvelo.fr
Posted by Chris of Gavray Gites
#Normandy #cycling #feteduvelo #bikeride
The 51st Tour de la Manche cycle race will start with le grand départ in Valognes on 7th May. The race ends in Granville on 10th May.
Posted by Chris of Gavray Gites
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