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Provence Bike Tour October 2025
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| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Payment Due | 11 Jul 2025 | Friday | Online Event |
| Complete Trip Information on Trek Website | 19 Sep 2025 | Friday | Online Event |
| Bike Tour | 12 Oct 2025 | Sunday | Pl. de l'Europe, 84000 Avignon, France |
| Mont Ventoux Day | 17 Oct 2025 | Friday | Sault, France |
Bike Tour Info
Provence Countryside Bike Tour
- Current price: $2,499 ($750 down payment). You are not subject to any price increases after you have signed up.
- October 12-16, 2025 (5 days / 4 nights).
- Activity level: 2
- Route: Hilly.
- Accommodations: Hôtel Sous les Figuiers, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence with bus and train service to Arles and Avignon.
- Highlights: Includes Pont du Gard and the Provencal market of Saint-Rémy.
Per Trek Travel, the bike tour is now guaranteed. We have 14 signed up. There are 26 total spots. It is not clear from Trek how many non-Sprockets have signed up so far.
If you haven't signed up, use the link above.
See you in Provence.
Other Information
- Daily Rides:
- Most days include 3 options:
- Standard: 20 - 30 miles
- Short: 6 - 16 miles
- Avid: 30 - 50 miles
- Most days include 3 options:
- Bikes:
Choose between the Trek Domane SL 7, Trek Electric-Assist Verve+ 3, or Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7 (+$399). Bikes come with Shimano SPD or SPD-SL pedals, and helmets. You may also bring your own bike, helmet, seat, or pedals. - Non-Riders:
Non-riders are welcome! They pay the same fee and are included in all activities, such as dinners. - Pick-up:
11:00 AM Sunday October 12
Avignon TGV Station, Avignon, France - Drop-off
11:30 AM Thursday October 16
Avignon TGV Station, Avignon, France - Trek Travel Services:
Trek Travel also offers travel agent services to assist with booking.
Cancellation Policy:
See Trek Travel cancellation policy.
Mont Ventoux
Mont Ventoux
The Provence Countryside Bike Tour we’re doing doesn’t include the Mont Ventoux climb. We’ll have to figure it out ourselves.
Mont Ventoux, known as the "Giant of Provence," is one of the most iconic climbs in the Tour de France. In 2021, the Tour featured a double ascent of the mountain. It’s not for the faint-hearted, famous for its stark, windswept summit that resembles a moonscape. Strong winds can make the climb even more challenging, with an average grade of nearly 9 percent.
Since it’s a mountain climb, and October weather in the Alps can be unpredictable, we’ll need to check the conditions day by day. It’s also smart to dress in layers, as it can be cold at the summit. Don’t forget to bring snacks—you’ll burn plenty of calories on the way up!
Here are a few helpful links for more information on Mont Ventoux:
- Cycling Mont Ventoux
- 19 essential tips for cycling up Mont Ventoux
- Cycling Mont Ventoux and Provence: your ultimate guide
- Cycling Mont Ventoux : Pros and Cons of Different Routes to the Summit
- https://www.intura-travel.com/en/france/provence/cycling/guided/provence-day-trip-mont-ventoux-cycling-challenging
- https://www.445cyclingtours.com/day-rides/ventoux-climbs/#overview
From Sault
- Distance: 25.6 km; Elevation: 1,216 m; Gradient 4.5% avg, 12.9% max
From Bédoin
- Distance: 21.4 km; Elevation: 1,600 m; Gradient 7.5% avg, 12.9% max
From Malaucene
- Distance: 21.1 km; Elevation: 1,583 m; Gradient 7.5% avg, 12.9% max
Rouvy routes so you can try Mont Ventoux at home:
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ABOUT US
TEAM SPROCKETS™ is a bicycle club based out of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & Saint Paul), Minnesota, USA. Est. 2006.
This is a recreational club for those who love the the sport of cycling, and cycling culture.
This is a recreational club for those who love the the sport of cycling, and cycling culture.