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Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour

randomguy

Jul 1, 08 5:24

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Anyone know where I can rent some road bikes in Paris or near the Alps (have some flexibility of where to pick up)?... plan to cruise around and do some riding during the tour... I will probably need 3-4

Any other hot tips from people who have spectated the tour via RV would be appreciated as well

Thanks!

Dr. J

Jul 1, 08 7:18

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [randomguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I know you specifically stated Alps, but if you have any interest in the Pyrenees, check out http://www.pyreneesmultisport.com/

They do a fantastic job and have great bikes, accommodations.

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randomguy

Jul 1, 08 12:58

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [Dr. J] [In reply to]	Can't Post

thanks for the tip... but really needing the Alps...

anyone else? I know a bunch of you have cruised around the tour

frenchfried

Jul 1, 08 13:38

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [randomguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

seems to me that the Tour isn't in the Alps much this year-BUT come ride anyway.

Al P Duez

Jul 1, 08 14:28

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [frenchfried] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Stage 14: Embrun > Prato Nevoso
Stage 16: Cuneo > Jausiers
Stage 17: Embrun > L�Alpe-d�Huez
Stage 18: Bourg-d�Oisans > Saint-�tienne

randomguy

Jul 2, 08 2:27

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [frenchfried] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I live in France so not such a bad trip for me... but the idea is to spectate a few stages and spend the rest of the time hanging out and riding (hence the need for bikes)

anyone done the rental thing?

frenchfried

Jul 2, 08 2:37

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [randomguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Dev rents bikes in Grenoble so you can check with him. I can check here-Annecy- at my local bike shop if you want. The tour seems to be doing many stages in Auvergne where we come from. If you want to rent a bike there and watch several stages I can send you names of shops and some local triguys. I love the riding in the Auvergne-less traffic, beautiful paysage, wonderful people.

randomguy

Jul 3, 08 0:02

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [frenchfried] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Frenchfried,
Thanks a lot for the offer... if you could ask around Annecy I would really appreciate it - we could easily go through that area on the way there and back to pick up bikes

I'll check out the other area you mentioned... not sure how it will fit into our schedule though

thanks again

frenchfried

Jul 3, 08 11:16

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [randomguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

what size bikes are you looking for? when and for how long? does price matter?

frenchfried

Jul 4, 08 12:23

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [randomguy] [In reply to]	Can't Post

checked with my bike shop - says he rent some bikes to you- BOUTICYCLE ANNICK TOINET. 2830 route d'ALbertville, 74320 Sevrier 04 50 27 85 66
site internet:www.cyclestoinet.com e-mail annick.toinet@bouticycle.com. there's lots of camping in the area too.

randomguy

Jul 4, 08 12:28

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Re: Bike rental in France (Paris or Alps) for the Tour [frenchfried] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thanks so much.... was just getting back to you with the sizes I would need

60, 60, 58, 50, 50 --> 5 bikes.. but can be somewhat flexible on the sizes

I'll check with your shop