Problem: “I need a vacation after my vacation just to relax.”
Solution: A Mello Velo Bike & Culinary Tour
We have all heard of (or even lived) the crazy vacation that left us wiped out. After participating in several bike tours that had us repacking every morning and sleeping in a different bed each night, we thought “enough of this craziness.” What were we chasing after that wasn't already under our wheels? From this frustration we created Mello Velo Bike & Culinary Tours.
Time to relax: At Mello Velo, we provide an environment conducive to the rest and recovery needed after long days on the bike. We base our tours out of a beautiful and comfortable country home. Instead of many impersonal hotels, you sleep in the same cozy and secure bed each night. The luxury of staying in the same place allows for flexibility and extra time each day (yoga and personal time) which you don't get with the conventional, cookie-cutter tours.
Customize your rides: Structured daily rides can be augmented with more or less miles or climbs, as desired. If you are feeling tired, relax at the house then stroll through the local village and get back on the bike the next day. The Mello Velo mantras are “when in doubt, chill out” and “your energy is towards the bike, not towards packing and unpacking”.
No crowds: Unlike other bike tours that can have as many as 30 cyclists, we keep our group size limited to 8 maxium guests. This makes for a less stressful vacation - have you ever waited for 30 people to get ready in the morning? The smaller group size also allows us to stay in actual country villas which encourage a deeper sense of camaraderie among your fellow cyclists verses only large hotels that accommodate bigger groups.