STAYCATION Oct. 3rd - 6th
You asked and we listened!
"Those feasts in Europe are wonderful, but a snack in between would be nice."
You'll get all of the reset with none of the jet lag on our staycation weekend in rural North County San Diego.
We'll be based in a private villa and have Chef Lea Marie Dennis looking after all meals.
These are home roads, so guiding will be excellent and no transfers will be needed.
As ever, there are very limited places available so that we can curate the best possible experience for cyclists at any level and non-cycling guests.
Pricing for this getaway starts at $1,300.
Please contact Kelly for registration details to secure your place!
Rides
Rides
Rides
Bring your bike or we will provide you with the very best.
Every day there is a loop or point-to-point supported ride, usually with optional distances.
Meals
Rides
Rides
Chef Lea Marie Dennis will be on hand throughout the weekend preparing meals inspired by her travels in Spain.
Stays
Rides
Stays
Mechanism Cycling keeps groups small in order to curate the best possible experience in the region. We stay in villas and inns that simply could not accommodate larger groups.
Recent Itinerary
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Ride 50 kms Nice Monaco Menton and back to Nice then short van to the hotel - dinner at hotel.
We will be staying in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a famous hillside town surrounded by Vauban fortifications and overlooking Nice where many famous artists and authors called home.
Gréolières
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Ride from the hotel 65 kms to Col de Vence then Gréolières and finish at the hotel. Dinner at la Table des Baous at Saint Jeannet. This will be a special dinner prepared by a local chef and friend of the Tour.
Luberon
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Luberon
Drive from Vence to la Palud sur Verdon. One way ride from Verdon to Valensole and then van again to the hotel in Luberon. We have picked a very special hotel that we'll call home for a couple nights and relax on a potential rest day after a hard ride day.
Vénasque
Mont Ventoux
Vénasque
Small ride from the hotel to Vénasque, Gordes Lourmarin (optional rest day). Quite possibly one of the most picturesque towns in Provence. Featured in films and known for spectacular wines.
Special dinner in a private house.
Bédoin
Mont Ventoux
Vénasque
Van to Bédoin and ride Mont Ventoux + option Gorges de la Nesque - van back to the hotel.
Mont Ventoux
Mont Ventoux
Mont Ventoux
This is your day to shine, an opportunity to test your ability against the best of the Pro Tour, three weeks before a dramatic stage of
Tour de France.
As a reward, enjoy a beer at Café Le Flandrien, the Dutch cycling embassy in France.
Marseille
Aix-en-Provence
Marseille
On the road to Marseille, ride around Aix-en-Provence and stunning views of Montagne Sainte-Victoire. We will change to our seaside hotel, offering the best views of the beach and the surrounding sea. Enjoy a much-needed massage in the hotel spa.
Cassis
Aix-en-Provence
Marseille
Ride from the hotel to Cassis and back, we will ride through a natural park and famous cliffs to a picturesque seaside village for lunch before riding back to our hotel.
Dinner will be at the majestic Intercontinental Hotel sitting on top of Marseille.
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
Last ride TBD + dinner at Le Petit Nice. Sometimes the best rides are saved for the last day. Additionally, the last supper will be at the Michelin 3-star restaurant Le Petit Nice with chef Gérald Passédat (don't be confused, this restaurant is in Marseille).
