Cycling Classics - we do just exactly what our name implies: challenging bicycle tours over the famous and classic routes of the most well know bicycle races. But, we also bring the famous mountain climbs of these pro events to amateur riders in a self-guided format, and we organize group guided tours to follow the major professional bike races.
We are a joint venture creation of the USA based Discover France, and the France based Sud Travel. We have been selling bicycle tours in France and Belgium for more than 14 years independently, and 2008 marks the 5th year for Cycling Classics. Our staff is experienced, our contacts many, and our services top notch! Our years of tour operation go into this effort, and the combination of companies brings it to you at an exceptional price!
Tour Operators/Travel Agents - we can supply services for custom group requests under your brand - see details...
MEDIA:
Journalists and media outlets - please consult this link for up to date contact info, story info, images, and more:NEWSLETTER
we send out a monthly newsletter, to see the current and recent editions, go here.JOBS
We are looking for good people to work in either our France or USA offices. Note to guide prospects: We only hire "certified" guides (diplome d'etat). To know about current positions, contact us.THE TEAM
Loren General Manager/CFO, sales & marketing, technology, Cycling Classics reservations. Former expat resident of Paris; bilingual French English. Cycled/hiked extensively throughout France since 1988
Magali Inside Sales Manager; product development, group reservations, program implementation. Native of Bayonne, France. Fluent in French, English, and conversational Spanish.
Florence Creative, design, supplier relations. Graduate of CREPS sports university in France with 2 degrees, and a BS from ASU.. Native of Montpellier, France. Fluent French/English.
Jean-Marc (with his son and Eddy Merckx) - Responsible for tour product development, and hotel contracts, routes/road books, technology throughout France. President of Cycling Classics. Degree in Oenology
Thomas manages the equipment and logistical arrangements from luggge transfers to orientations, support vehicles, guides, and our bike fleet.
Laura Sales, reservations, communications. Native of Southwest France with degrees in tourism, Laura is fluent in French, English, German, and conversational in Russian, and Spanish. Based in our France office.
Thibaut manages all bikes, seminars, team building, events, logistic, bike store sales
Aurelien manages bikes, seminars, team building, events, logistics.
Willy route development, logistics support guide; speaks English, Dutch, French, German. Retired NATO military commander.
Alain certified professional guide (diplome d'etat), bilingual French/English; leads groups and conducts orientations
Julien certified professional guide (diplome d'etat), bilingual French/English
