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YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Four Mates, Three Mountains, One Insane Alpine Cycling Adventure

Four mates. Three mountains. One brutal, beautiful ride through the French

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Cycling to the Château de Brissac: The Giant of the Loire Valley If you’re exploring the Loire Valley by bike, the Château de Brissac is a stop that shouldn’t be missed. Rising seven storeys high with over 200 rooms, it’s officially the tallest castle in France — and it certainly lives up to its nickname: the Giant of the Loire Valley. A Brief History of the Château de Brissac The château’s origins date back to the 11th century, but its grand Renaissance look came later, when René de Cossé purchased it in 1502.

Cycling to the Château de Brissac: The Giant of the Loire Valley

If you’re exploring the Loire Valley by bike, the Château de Brissac is a stop that shouldn’t be missed. Rising seven storeys high with over 200 rooms, it’s officially the tallest castle in France — and it certainly lives up to its…

YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Most cyclists miss this hidden Loire Valley gem – here’s why you shouldn’t

Gravel, vineyards & history in the Loire Valley 🇫🇷
62km to the Giant of the Loire – Château de Brissac, the tallest château in France (8 stories, 200+ rooms!).

Cycling in France doesn’t get better than this.

📹 Watch the ride 👉
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#cycling #LoireValley #gravelbike

Conquer the Alps Like the Dublin 18 What happens when 18 determined cyclists from Dublin take on the giants of the French Alps? Three unforgettable days, legendary climbs, and memories to last a lifetime. Day One: Straight Into the Deep End The challenge began with the mighty Col du Glandon, before rolling straight onto the breathtaking twists of the Lacets de Montvernier. Tough gradients, stunning scenery, and spirits sky-high.

Join us in the French Alps for a cycling holiday of a lifetime — Alpe d’Huez, Croix de Fer, Montvernier & more, fully supported & unforgettable.

YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Dublin Cyclists Conquer more than Alpe d’Huez : More Than 21 Bends Cycle Tour

18 Dublin cyclists. 7 legendary climbs. 3 epic days. 1 mountain they’ll never forget: Alpe d’Huez. 🚴🇫🇷
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Cycling Adventures in France: Gravel Loops, Hidden History, and Fairytale Castles

One of the best things about cycling in France is the sense of freedom it gives you. You don’t always need a plan—sometimes the best rides happen when you just clip in, start pedalling, and see where the road (or…

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YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Hidden WWII Battery on a Gravel Ride in Normandy | Barfleur Loop

Hidden WWII Battery on a Gravel Ride in Normandy | Barfleur Loop
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29°C in the Loire Valley, no route, no plan… just me, the bike, and a few wrong turns that led to hidden trails and a fairytale château. 🍫🏰 #ev6 #cyclinginfrance

Hop on for the ride

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Can the Tour de France become sustainable ? comment below #tdf #tdf2025 #cycling

Can a 1930s Cyclist Teach Today’s Tour de France Stars a Lesson? Remco flies, Pogačar dominates… but what would Jules “The Steam Engine” Moreau have done? The Tour de France has just thundered through Caen. On the 33km time trial stage, Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel delivered a masterpiece of precision and power to take the stage win. But it was Tadej Pogačar who stole the headlines — claiming not just the yellow jersey, but also the green and polka dot in a single day of dominance.

Can a 1930s Cyclist Teach Today’s Tour de France Stars a Lesson?

Remco flies, Pogačar dominates… but what would Jules “The Steam Engine” Moreau have done? The Tour de France has just thundered through Caen. On the 33km time trial stage, Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel delivered a masterpiece of…

YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Riding the Tour de France Time Trial on a 1930s Vintage Bike! | Caen 2025 Stage

Riding the Tour de France Time Trial on a 1930s Vintage Bike! | Caen 2025 Stage

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Ha ha is this real ?

YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Tucked and Terrified on a 1930s Bike | Caen TDF Time Trial Chaos!

Tucked and Terrified on a 1930s Vintage Bike | Caen TDF Time Trial Chaos! #tdf2025
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Riding Back in Time: Our Day at Anjou Vélo Vintage Imagine pedalling through French vineyards, past châteaux and sunflower fields, dressed in retro cycling gear, on a vintage bike older than your grandparents. That’s Anjou Vélo Vintage — a one-of-a-kind cycling festival held every summer in Saumur, a charming town in the heart of France’s Loire Valley. And this year, my daughter and I joined thousands of other riders for a 35KM adventure we’ll never forget.

Riding Back in Time: Our Day at Anjou Vélo Vintage

Imagine pedalling through French vineyards, past châteaux and sunflower fields, dressed in retro cycling gear, on a vintage bike older than your grandparents. That’s Anjou Vélo Vintage — a one-of-a-kind cycling festival held every summer in…

YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Vintage Bikes, Wine and Heatwaves: A French Retro Bike Event

We cycled 35KM through vineyards, castles, and cobbled villages on vintage bikes — in full retro gear — under the blazing Loire sun.
Bienvenue to Anjou Vélo Vintage. 🇫🇷🚲🍷#avv25

Vintage Bikes, Wine and Heatwaves: A French Retro Bike Event
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From Alpe d’Huez to Mont Ventoux: My Final Tour of 2025 – Join Me for the Ultimate Cycling Adventure Ride Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux in one epic week this September—our final tour of 2025! Limited spaces. Follow on YouTube for 10% off.

From Alpe d’Huez to Mont Ventoux: My Final Tour of 2025 – Join Me for the Ultimate Cycling Adventure

Ride Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux in one epic week this September—our final tour of 2025! Limited spaces. Follow on YouTube for 10% off.

Windswept cliffs, winding coastal lanes, ancient stone villages… and barely a cyclist in sight. Windswept cliffs, winding coastal lanes, ancient stone villages... and barely a cyclist in sight. La Hague, perched on the wild Cotentin Peninsula near Cherbourg in Normandy, offers one of the most scenic – and surprisingly overlooked – coastal cycling routes in France. In my latest ride, I set out to explore this rugged gem. A 30km Loop Through Normandy’s Wild North…

Windswept cliffs, winding coastal lanes, ancient stone villages… and barely a cyclist in sight.

Windswept cliffs, winding coastal lanes, ancient stone villages... and barely a cyclist in sight. La Hague, perched on the wild Cotentin Peninsula near Cherbourg in Normandy, offers one of the most…

YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Why Don’t More Cyclists Ride This French Coastline?

Coastal climbs, hidden bays, and a headwind — around one of Normandy’s most beautiful corners . La Hague is wild, quiet, and full of surprises. From windmills to nuclear plants this loop had it all.

Why Don’t More Cyclists Ride This French Coastline?
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YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends 2025 Tour de France Caen Time Trial Route

Looking forward to the Caen Time trial #tdf2025

2025 Tour de France Caen Time Trial Route
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YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Riding Bikes Over 50 Made Simple!

Still riding in my 50s. Knees crack like vinyl, but the heart’s still in it.
Dropped 5 tips (and 1 cheeky bonus) for staying strong in the saddle — no Lycra miracles required.

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Over 50 and still pedalling? This one’s for you.
#CyclingOver50 #StillRidingStrong #MiddleAgeMiles

Can You Visit 10 D-Day Sites by Bike in One Day? Here’s the Route from Caen to Ver-sur-Mer Yes — you can cycle to the vast majority of the British D-Day sites in Normandy in a single day, and it’s one of the most meaningful rides you’ll ever take. Starting in Caen, this 80 km gravel and road route visits Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, Sword Beach, Juno Beach, and the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Here's how the ride unfolds — and what to expect along the way.

Can You Visit 10 D-Day Sites by Bike in One Day? Here’s the Route from Caen to Ver-sur-Mer

Yes — you can cycle to the vast majority of the British D-Day sites in Normandy in a single day, and it’s one of the most meaningful rides you’ll ever take. Starting in Caen, this 80 km gravel and road route…

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YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends One day. One bike. 10 Fascinating D-Day Sites.

I’m proud of this one what do you think ? #cycling #dday

One day. One bike. 10 Fascinating D-Day Sites.
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Nice bike

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YouTube video by More Than 21 Bends Can We Fix This Rusty Bicycle Before the Big French Cycling Festival?

Part 3 of my vintage bike rebuild in this episode you can learn the French for all the bike parts #learnfrench #vintagebike

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Can We Fix This Rusty Bicycle Before the Big French Cycling Festival?
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Part two of my two vintage bike builds for Anjou Vélo Vintage is out now . In this episode I am breaking down my 1930 vintage velo and introducing my other 1960’s velo to my unimpressed daughter #AVV #vintagebicycle watch here
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