Cycling in Dordogne

[dave123456]

Morning,

Off for 2 weeks to the Dordogne region, Saussignac.

I was originally planning on hiring a bike, but the cost of hiring + the delivery of the hire bike was very high in my opinion. So bought myself a bike bag and intending to take my own.

I’ve a choice of 2, Ribble Gravel SL which I have 2 sets of wheels for, but would likely just take a spare set of tyres. Or a Canyon Ultimate CFX.

The Canyon is a nicer road ride, lighter and easier to climb on. Drawbacks are gravel capability and I bought it 4 years ago, so it’s a rim brake model.

Anyone who has cycled there, am I likely to find decent gravel riding or am I best off with an out and out road bike?

Thank you

[ALawson]

I took a S Works Tarmac (that doesn’t venture onto gravel), there 4 years ago: Apart from it being about 36-40° every day I covered a reasonable distance with family back in the gitè. Loverly place.

Currently in Rhodes sweating my proverbial off! Loads of very punchy climbs!

[smifffymoto]

Not gravel but loads of off road paths and roads that go cross country and through the vines.It’s surprisingly hilly so don’t think it’s going to be a breeze.
I would stick with a road bike so you can discover the area more extensively.

Wine tasting at Chateau Thenac is worth it.Last time we went it was 10€ and Caroline is always keen to sell you a bottle of red.

Edited by smifffymoto on Friday 25th August 22:07