About
Welcome to www.pyreneescycling.co.uk www.pyreneescycling.com we are specialists in cycling and mountain biking holidays, from some of the highest peaks in the Pyrenees.
We have over 17 years of knowledge and information about this area of the high pyrenees. We had always spent our holidays here and loved the area so much that we moved to this area of un-spoilt France. Les Sorbiers is our own hotel and is a fine period Napoleonic building in the heart of the village, which we have sympathetically restored and modernised to the level expected of high quality family run hotels throughout the Pyrenees. The knowledge we have is freely available to all those who come to stay here whether for a road cycling or mountain biking holiday we have guides with the knowledge to make your holiday here a memorable experience.
Our cycling holidays, all with qualified English speaking guides, are undertaken from our front door into the high Pyrenees of South West France which is also part of the Tourmalet ski resort (Bareges-La Mongie) - the largest ski domain in the French Pyrenees.
Moreover, we are able to offer a personal but professional approach, information and support. As a small family company we pride ourselves in offering a good and caring service.
About our holidays in the French Pyrenees. Our aim at Pyrenees Cycling is to ensure each of our guests have the great time here with us in the Pyrenees. Rob, Rachel and the Pyrenees Cycling team are committed that your holiday with us will exceed your expectations. We have ridden all these local climbs and mapped out amazing rides. Using the Pyrenean climbs to see snow-capped peaks, glaciers, green meadows and fields, crystal-clear lakes, we can design anything you want. For individuals or small groups who want to travel on their own, we can offer a wide range of self-guided tours, for those who prefer to be escorted by a local cyclist; we can design your dream trip...
Just ask us.
We also take groups to view some of the world's biggest cycling events in the area or participate in some of the Pyrenees most prestigious cyclosportives such as Hubert Arbes, La Pyreneen and the L'Ours throughout the spring and into the autumn we have a cyclosportives to enter nearly every month in the summer.
Rob, your main cycle guide:
He has been riding his bike for over 20 years and has competitively raced for City Road Club Hull and the North Humberside division team as a road and track cyclist and raced at E/1/2/3 level over in the UK. As well as finishing the 1st ever etape du tour in 1993 200 places behind a certain Raimondas Rumsas. He now rides the big sportives although is a road man through and through with a passion for riding big cols he also enjoys getting off road to guide you around the tracks and trails of the high pyrenees.
He first discovered the Pyrenees at 18 has been holidaying, living and cycling in this part of the Pyrenees for a few years now and is passionate about every kilometre of tarmac and every Col, whether a legendary Tour de France climb or a local secret. Rob ensures that every rider gets an equal amount of support and motivated for all our customers to achieve their goals and enjoy their holiday. He works with guests and aims to build your mountain endurance and increase mileage throughout the week, culminating on some of the weeks in an unofficial time trial (optional). Of course, groups are generally mixed, so the guides work hard to get it right and give everyone what they need.
We are always keen to pass on as much information and advice to make your days on the bike as pleasurable as possible, such as tips on descending or fuelling your body for the days ride.
Rachel, the co-director:
Prior to your holiday, Rachel will have already been in contact with you via email, answering your questions and getting to know you and your group, as well as dealing with the general running of Les Sorbiers our hotel. Whilst you are enjoying your week she will meet up with us out on rides to replenish with refreshments (or a pick-up in the minibus for those with tired legs also ensuring the rest of the team at the hotel have afternoon tea laid out for our return.
Her previous life she worked as a General Manager in the within the hotel and Leisure industry for over 15 years and has participated in running several marathons at least one a year. Rachel is keen to get out more often with the cycling groups in 2010 will see a Professional lady rider coming to the Pyrenees for a Ladies week dates TBC.
The pyreneescycling.co.uk team:
There will be some new staff additions joining us in 2010 rest assured, they will have been hand picked to continue the personal service we offer to you, our guests, whether in the hotel or out on the road our commitment to offering you the best.
Our Cuisine
We offer only best local produce and reasonably priced local wines.
Vegetarian options are offered daily and other dietary requirements are not a problem to us. Local dishes are sometimes on the menu but we work to the seasons and what is available to us.
Garbure is one of the those hearty vegetable soups made with Tarbais beans and fortified with ham hock.
Toulousian cassoulet with pork, sausage and goose a very rich meaty stew.
The Bareges-Gavarnie lamb which has its own AOC and is the toast of several top London restuarants and can be found in Londons smithfield market.
Four different types of cheeses Ossau, Iraty, Val D'Aran & Bigorre. Desserts include egg batter, open fire, spit cooked gateau Brioche rum and orange sponge. Local wines include Madiran, St Mont, Jurancon and Pacherenc.
Also for 2009/10 We will have several working partnerships for specialist training camps, one of the UK's best Pro Team for a week of cycling and and inside information. These cycling weeks and for our road cycling holidays see holiday packages some dates to be confirmed. These will be with a qualified coach and sports massage therapist who will be on our trips and at the hotel these sessions are available at an extra cost.
Here are a selection of notes from previous customers wrote:
Great Cycling, glorious landscape and wonderful food just about sums up our week with you at Bareges.
DN East Yorks
Everybody had a fantastic week!!!!
SW Manchester
I can't thank you enough for the efforts you and Rachel and the team put in to make our mountain bike week hard but fun.
LN Fife
Great value for money. I think that we saved over half the cost of other organised Classic Cols guided tours and probably did a lot more cols than we would have, if we where out on our own.
John NYC
No other words - Just Great - Absolutely Fantastic.
JS Gloucs
GREAT HOLIDAY - Daar is nie pille vir domgheid!!!!!!
CW South Africa
So if you are looking for mountain based holidays summer or winter guided or self guided, accommodation in a magnificent mountain setting, the best thing to do is contact us with dates in mind and with an idea from the website as to which holiday week will match your requirements, see our Holiday packages page for more details.
