Vineyard et Vélo

Vineyard et Vélo Vineyard tours by bike in and around Chinon, France.

We’ve had a lot of rain!
17/11/2023

We’ve had a lot of rain!

Come with us and explore… I’m just doing my son’s early Saturday football run, and had to stop to take this photo. Not m...
23/09/2023

Come with us and explore… I’m just doing my son’s early Saturday football run, and had to stop to take this photo. Not many people know that this 1874 bridge was designed by the office of Gustav Eiffel, creator of the lattice-steel Eiffel Tower in Paris!

Not working, just enjoying wine the way it was designed to be enjoyed… with friends  Merci Jean-Max 🍷 .clk
14/04/2023

Not working, just enjoying wine the way it was designed to be enjoyed… with friends Merci Jean-Max 🍷 .clk

Simply beautiful...
30/05/2021

Simply beautiful...

Sometimes whilst out on a bike ride, I see something and think; “I could insta-the-sh*t out of that”. I don’t actually k...
28/05/2021

Sometimes whilst out on a bike ride, I see something and think; “I could insta-the-sh*t out of that”. I don’t actually know how to do this though, so here’s a pretty picture I just took of my bike whilst out on a ride!

Now this is really interesting... 100% Cabernet franc, organic in conversion AND sulphite free! It’s young, it’s fruity,...
21/05/2021

Now this is really interesting... 100% Cabernet franc, organic in conversion AND sulphite free! It’s young, it’s fruity, and unlike 95% of sulphite free wine I’ve tried, doesn’t feel like a bit of a gimmick, but feels like and is a really lovely wine 👏🏻 Very enjoyable and hopefully, headache free tomorrow! This is a wine from Eric Santier (Domaine Dozon) Chinon, 2020 and 13%

Now this right here is Valentines... Breathtakingly Stunning- with love from Chinon!
29/01/2021

Now this right here is Valentines... Breathtakingly Stunning- with love from Chinon!

“Cycling Tour Company of the Year”!! On the back of  what has clearly been a rubbish year, this has provided a welcome b...
18/12/2020

“Cycling Tour Company of the Year”!! On the back of what has clearly been a rubbish year, this has provided a welcome bit of good news and something positive to focus on for 2021! My little business is just me, on a bike, doing something that I really enjoy- And I mean REALLY enjoy... drinking wine, eating great food, visiting amazing winemakers and meeting new people! To have a little bit of recognition for what I do is amazing, so a big thank you to and for this recognition. Roll on 2021... 🚲 ☀️ 🧺 🍷 If you’re interested in joining me in 2021, why not check out www.vineyard-et-velo.com - You could even buy a voucher for the last minute gift idea!! See you in 2021.

The first few packages of our ‘magic wine bottle holders’ are heading back to the U.K. today for Christmas gifts! More a...
24/11/2020

The first few packages of our ‘magic wine bottle holders’ are heading back to the U.K. today for Christmas gifts! More and more people were asking if we could send them back so the boys and I have made some more up and they’re heading back to the 🇬🇧 today! Before Christmas, is there anyone else out there who would like a magic bottle holder, or 3, sent back to the U.K. for a secret Santa gift but little stocking filler- probably not suitable for kids!! These were designed during lockdown #1 by my boys, and they’re continuing to churn them out 😂 They’re made from recycled Chinon wine barrels, and the oak carries the beautiful staining from the Cabernet Franc wine that’s steeped into the oak over the years. By balancing wine bottles you are actively encouraging them to buy more scooter, skateboard and football ‘stuff’ because all money is going back to them... 1 is £7.50 but 3 are only £20 and it’s the same postage if you buy 1 or 3... postage for 1, 2 or 3 is £10.00.

It’s stunning out there AGAIN today! Just back from my allowed hour of exercise, and stumbled across this stunning autum...
19/11/2020

It’s stunning out there AGAIN today! Just back from my allowed hour of exercise, and stumbled across this stunning autumnal vineyard- how pretty is this?!? Happy Thursday everyone 🍂 🍷

A beautiful Autumn day in Chinon, and whilst we’re only allowed 1 kilometre from home currently, there are so many beaut...
18/11/2020

A beautiful Autumn day in Chinon, and whilst we’re only allowed 1 kilometre from home currently, there are so many beautiful spots to take in those views and enjoy the sunshine. Take care all 🍷 ☀️ 😷

Harvest time... my body isn’t the biggest fan but you can’t help but love this time of year- harvest, collection, pressi...
19/09/2020

Harvest time... my body isn’t the biggest fan but you can’t help but love this time of year- harvest, collection, pressing and sampling the very first juice of the vintage is such a treat 🍇 And harvest supper is always the real highlight... 🥂 🍷 🍽

I was sent this photo by a recent guest- Me in my happy place... meeting new people, riding my bike and drinking wine- s...
02/09/2020

I was sent this photo by a recent guest- Me in my happy place... meeting new people, riding my bike and drinking wine- simple, right? Santé

Sometimes... unexpected but special things happen on one of my wine tours! Today, one of our amazing local vignerons, de...
20/08/2020

Sometimes... unexpected but special things happen on one of my wine tours! Today, one of our amazing local vignerons, decided to finish off our tasting (tiny producer- 6ha, fully organic) by pulling out a 1979 Chinon red wine, made by his Father... One of our guests was BORN in 1979! It’s not everyday you get to taste and fully enjoy a 41 year old bottle of wine 🍷 What a treat, and what a lovely day- great guests (French, Chilean, Georgian and British), great wine, great picnic and great weather makes for a really lovely day out. Check out www.vineyard-et-velo.com to plan your next trip- I can’t promise that we’ll be enjoying 40 year old plus wine, but I can promise you’ll be tasting something very special. Thanks to Patrick Lambert (Cravant les Côteaux) for this particular treat 🍷 🚲 ☀️ 🧺

With every wine tour I offer, we ALWAYS include a picnic in a beautiful location 🧺 This is supplied by a friend of mine ...
13/08/2020

With every wine tour I offer, we ALWAYS include a picnic in a beautiful location 🧺 This is supplied by a friend of mine who is a boulanger in town, and the truth is, no matter how many KMs we ride, there’s no chance we’ll be able to cover the calories gained in the dessert alone!! Remember though- when on holiday, calories don’t count... it’s the experience that matters more! Right? 🤷🏼‍♂️ 🥖 🧀 🥗 🍮

This photo was taken by one of my returning guests- Not only do I love the review (photo 2), but I think this photo is j...
10/08/2020

This photo was taken by one of my returning guests- Not only do I love the review (photo 2), but I think this photo is just beautiful. . . . @ Chinon, Centre, France

Happy Sunday folks... it’s far too hot in the Loire currently to do anything other, than enjoy the slower pace of life. ...
09/08/2020

Happy Sunday folks... it’s far too hot in the Loire currently to do anything other, than enjoy the slower pace of life. Have a good one whatever you’re doing. . . . 🇫🇷

I’ve just been out on a quick ride, through the vineyards and back through town- I had to smile coming back through Chin...
01/06/2020

I’ve just been out on a quick ride, through the vineyards and back through town- I had to smile coming back through Chinon as it was deadly quiet, with no one around- I have a feeling tomorrow night may be a little different! As of tomorrow, we can travel farther than 100km (not that I have any need to!), campsites will be open, gyms are opening tomorrow morning, more shops are opening, and this time tomorrow tonight, I’m going to be having a drink, FROM A BAR!!!!! 🥳 🎉 🎈 We haven’t beat the virus yet, but our children are back to school tomorrow as well, so it certainly feels like we’re turning a corner in France. Fingers crossed now that people are sensible and that cases of Covid continue to fall 🤞🏻. . . . @ Chinon, Centre, France

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