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CYCLE FOR LIFE
19th to 31st May 2018
PARTICIPANT PACK
1
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
Before the ride 4
Personal fitness for the event 4
Booking accommodation & meals 4
Cycle Hire 4
Insurance 5
Our recommendations for things to bring 5
Fundraising 5
Transport to/from start points 6
The Route 7
General information & recommendations 7
URL Links 8&9
Registration 10
Accommodation 10
For night before the ride Fri 18th May 10
Stage 1. Saturday 19th May - Royan to Blaye 11
Stage 2. Sunday 20th May - Blaye to Bordeaux/Stage 3. Monday - Rest day 12
Stage 4. Tuesday 22nd May - Bordeaux to La Reole 13
Stage 5. Wednesday 23rd May - La Reole to Agen 14
Stage 6. Thursday 24th May - Agen to Montech 15
Stage 7. Friday 25th May - Montech to Toulouse 16
Stage 8. Saturday 26th May - Toulouse to Castelnaudry 17
Stage 9. Sunday 27th May - Castelnaudry to Carcassonne/ 18
Stage 10. Monday - Rest day 19
Stage 11. Tuesday 29th May - Carcassonne to Le Somail 20
Stage 12. Wednesday 30th May - Le Somail to Agde 21
Stage 13. Thursday 31st May - Agde to Agde via Marseillan Plage 22
Further Information
Important Contact Numbers 23
Disclaimer form 24
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INTRODUCTION
On behalf of all 15 of the Cancer Support France associations, I would like to thank you for taking part in this,
the fourth, Cycle for Life. Your participation will help us to reach our goal of raising awareness of CSF and,
additionally, raising funds to support our training initiatives. We hope that you will have great fun cycling with
us along these fabulous canals which cross France from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
We have put together as much information as possible to make the ride as easy and pre-prepared as we can.
The bike ride itinerary gives a fixed start time and location, suggestions for lunch points or restaurants (or you
can buy your own picnic provisions en route or before the start) and possible evening meals / accommodation.
Although is it up to each participant to make their own arrangements for eating and accommodation,
conviviality is at the heart of this event. We hope that everyone taking part will share lots of laughs over some
delicious food and drink, meet our CSF members and take back many happy memories (even if some are of
sore bottoms!) of their personal Cycle for Life. Plans for refreshment stops will be updated as we get closer to
the start, so please do keep an eye on our dedicated website www.csfcycleforlife.org or the Facebook page
www.facebook.com/activityforlife
Cycle for Life is definitely not a race! There will many different abilities, ages and levels of fitness so do feel
you can undertake the trip at your own pace. There is plenty to see and do along the route and if you want to
go at a quicker speed that is fine. We only ask that, if you need support from our volunteers and transport
vehicles, you please respect the arranged start and end point times given.
Please be aware that there may be a short distance between the end point and your chosen accommodation -
this might mean cycling with your rucksack or finding out whether one of our local volunteers can help. Again,
if you require support, we do need to know in advance to ensure that we have a volunteer in place for you. In
addition, if you would like a support vehicle to transport your personal items, we would ask that you label your
rucksack/luggage clearly, this will help to avoid any confusion and ending up with the wrong pyjamas...!
Cycle for Life is organised by many volunteers and I would like to thank them all for their effort and time which
is freely given. Without you and without them, the event could not take place. This is the only CSF event
specifically to support the National association which, like all CSF associations, relies entirely on donations. If
you feel able to raise some funds for us too, then we would be most grateful. For French tax payers, donating
through our page on Alvarum gives tax advantages, have a look here:
http://www.alvarum.com/cancersupportfrance/cycle-for-life-2018
To help us in our goal of increasing visibility of CSF across France, please do also consider ordering a CSF
T-shirt. As well as promoting Cancer Support France a T-shirt really helps you identify your fellow cyclists!
Finally, whatever YOUR motivation to take part in Cycle for Life, I hope it will be a super experience and one
that you will want to repeat as I know that others have done.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable ride!
Penelope Parkinson
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President Cancer Support France (National)
Before the ride
Personal fitness for the event
This is not an endurance test and there is no pressure on time taken or even whether you finish every stage.
However, it is generally advised to practice some general cycling to get ‘bike fit’ and there’s a helpful article on
our website by Freewheeling France www.csfcycleforlife.org/top-tips-for-getting-bike-fit
Booking accommodation & meals
Please make haste in booking your accommodation to avoid disappointment. A sample selection of
accommodation suggestions are listed in this pack, but if you are having difficulty finding somewhere suitable
please email Sasha at admin@cancersupportfrance.org
We have also suggested some meal and refreshment stops and, where indicated, advanced booking is
strongly advised.
Cycle Hire
If you don't think you have the right kind of bike to take part in Cycle for Life 2018, or you are travelling from a
distance and need to hire one - help is at hand!
Europe Active
For those of you wanting to cycle from Royan to Marseillan Plage, then Europe Active are offering a super
package. The rate for bike rental is 130€ per bike from 19 May to 31 May including the delivery in Royan and
the bike being picked up in Marseillan/Agde.
In addition, they are offering a 10% discount to CSF riders. Contact Aurélien on aurelien@europe-active.com
for more details and help. And for further information here is their website:
velo.europe-active.com
Vie et Vélo
Vie et Vélo, who are based in Caux near Pezenas in the Herault, can help with finding accommodation and
bike hire in their area and beyond….and can provide tips for preparing/training for the event.
Please contact Bruce & Denise if you would like more information +33 (0) 603 76 64 14 / info@vie-et-velo.com
For those living or holidaying in the area, Vie et Vélo also provide bike hire and guided day rides, organising
rides for groups of any level. This can be a great family activity when friends and relatives come to stay! Most
of the rides are leisurely and can be customised to suit the group. Bike hire (comfortable bikes for leisure
riding) is also possible with delivery in the region around Pezenas.
Mellow Velos
Mellow Velos have a special offer available to CSF participants, including hire of electric-assist touring bikes.
● Electric comfort 'Kalkofs' - these are step-through so better suited to ladies (CSF price 25€)
● Electric touring 'Focus' - the "best ever" electric bikes - these are trapezium so a little mobility is
required (CSF price 30€)
● Comfort bikes - a classic bike ideally suited to the canal paths - (CSF price 18.00€)
All bikes come with puncture resistant tyres, paniers, front baskets, pumps, repair kits with locks, helmets and
a bottle of water.
Delivery and collection from start/finish points can also be arranged. To pre-book please contact Sandra on
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04 68 43 38 21 or email paraza@mellowvelos.com
Insurance
CSF members are covered under the Association policy. If you would like information about joining CSF -
please email admin@cancersupporfrance.org
Our recommendations for things to bring
● Cycle helmet (mandatory)
● Bottle holders for bike, or a rucksack incorporating a water supply system like a Camelback.
● Bike fit for purpose (i.e. tyres suitable for canal paths and some uneven surfaces, dirt & mud – a multi
terrain bike (VTT) is recommended).
● Own puncture repair kit and spare inner tubes, bicycle lock.
● Small first aid supplies and medicines.
● Fully charged mobile phone (and charger)
● CSF T-shirt, please use the link on the website to order www.csfcycleforlife.org/t-shirts
● There is lack of shade along some stretches of the path due to the removal of the trees - sun protection
and sunglasses are advised.
Fundraising
We would love you to raise funds for us. Any donations or sponsorship raised will go towards the national
training programme, which is at the heart of maintaining the services provided by CSF to English-speakers in
France. The National association has no method of raising its own funds and relies entirely on donations. The
Cycle for Life is the only national fundraising event.
Cycle for Life is primarily about having fun and raising awareness of the associations and the support they can
give. It’s also a great opportunity for CSF members to meet fellow volunteers from other regions.
If you, or your friends would like to make a donation or raise sponsorship, it is easy to set-up and contribute via
http://www.alvarum.com/cancersupportfrance/cycle-for-life-2018 (this is the equivalent of the Just Giving site)
where the Cycle for Life event is already listed.
You can download the sponsorship form from the website or ask Sasha on admin@cancersupportfrance.org
Transport to/from start points
Local accommodation
If you have a short distance to travel between the start/finish point of any stage and your accommodation, CSF
volunteers will be on hand to assist with transport of bikes and luggage.
To return to your cycle start point, the options are:
● Retrace your steps via the same route
● Return on a pre booked SNCF train
● Arrange for a family member/ friend to collect you from your finish point
● Contact CSF to find out if a volunteer can help transport you and your bike
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To enable us to prepare ahead, please let us know as early as you can if you would like help from a support
vehicle at any of the start or finish points.
Return train options from Agde
There are trains from Agde to Narbonne and Agde to Montpellier on the 31st May roughly every half hour.
Please check each time to find out whether bicycle space is free or needs to be paid for.
Here is the SNCF (French rail) website which can also be accessed in English:
www.oui.sncf
According to the SNCF website today (10th May 2018) trains from Agde will NOT be affected by strikes on the
31st May
If you have any further queries please contact Sasha on admin@cancersupportfrance.org
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6The Route (URL links to google maps of the daily route are at the end of this section - pdfs of
the daily route can be downloaded from the URLs - or please contact Sasha who will send you these
by email)
General information & recommendations
In planning the route we have assumed a very gentle pace, and the estimated arrival times allow for
(approximately!) a 2-hour lunch break and an hour of refreshment stops.
We do ask everyone to register in the morning and also check in on arrival at the day’s destination. If for any
reason you are not able to do this, please ensure that you telephone one of our members so that we know you
are safe. We do not ask people to cycle together as we want you to go at your own pace, you will be given a
daily note of the telephone numbers of our lead riders and support drivers in case you need assistance.
The majority of the Canal paths are good, although there are some sections that are quite bumpy due to the
tree roots. There are a few sections where the path is narrow (single-file only) and could be quite overgrown.
Due to this, a road bike is not recommended except for the last day which is on good cycle paths and minor
roads.
There are limited public toilet facilities on the Canal paths and, where possible, we have indicated the
whereabouts of these, together with cafés, in this Pack.
Please keep in mind on any roads that it is safer to cycle single-file and if turning or changing direction to give
clear hand indications well in advance. Full information on the French Highway Code is given in English here
by Freewheeling France : http://www.freewheelingfrance.com/planning-a-trip/rules-for-cycling-in-france.html
The lock-keepers houses along the Canal du Midi are at regular intervals and often sell cold drinks and
snacks. At various locations along the route CSF volunteers will also have water and refreshments available
at times to correspond with our planned route.
Please stay as hydrated as possible in hot weather. Please drink plenty of water before you set off,
(minimum half a litre) and keep drinking water regularly along the way and always before you feel thirsty. Tea,
coffee and alcohol can all aggravate dehydration. Fruit snacks like apples and oranges can help. If possible,
some electrolyte drink (like Gatorade) will help replace salts and minerals.
CSF will be providing each cyclist with 2 bottles of Sémillante “still” water every morning
We urge you not to rush the route, but take plenty of breaks and enough time has been allowed in the route
planning to do this. We have estimated that there will be at least one break after every 45/60 minutes cycling.
If you feel that you need to stop cycling and cannot continue, volunteers with support vehicles are in the area
and can be contacted via your lead-riders.
URL links are on the following pages, cut and paste the appropriate link into your browser. To print a pdf of
the route, click on ‘DETAILS’ under the blue box and below the cyclist symbol on the left side. (Screenshot 1
below) A text version of the route details will now be visible. This can be printed with or without the map by
first clicking on the print symbol which has appeared under the blue box and to the right of the estimated route
time. (Screenshot 2 below) Then click ‘imprimer’ or ‘print’ which will appear in the top right of the next screen.
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7URL Links to Google maps saved routes
19/05/18 am.Royan-Mortagne route: 27.6km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/iMwVQgfwnbw
19/05/18 pm.Mortagne-Blaye route: 48.1km Stage 1 75.7km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/fAPTHyBDNmn
20/05/18 am.Blaye-Macau route: 22.1km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/z9rwT5AuQCs
20/05/18 pm.Macau-Bordeaux route: 25.3km Stage 2 47.4km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/Zbx17V2C2y22
22/05/18 am.Bordeaux-Sauveterre route: 57.2km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/TXrdQCKmQQG2
22/05/18 pm.Sauveterre-La Reole route 14.3km Stage 4 71.5km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/ANajjnq29xk
23/05/18 am.La Reole-Damazan route: 46.5km
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8Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/R2WD8i7RY552
23/05/18 pm.Damazan -Agen route: 32.1km Stage 5 78.6km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/7Txjj1Vx4hn
24/05/18 am.Agen-Moissac route: 45.0km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/7jDFQN7oEuL2
24/05/18 pm.Moissac-Montech route: 22.4km Stage 6 67.4km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/WDJ8cAqjphH2
25/05/18 am.Montech-Saint-Jory route: 28.5km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/bKQsRnsxXYS
25/05/18 pm.Saint-Jory-Toulouse route: 16.0km Stage 7 44.5km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/BiQDwe6H72x
26/05/18 am.Toulouse-Gardouch route: 35.5km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/7uFYUeZUC1m
26/05/18 pm.Gardouch-Castelnaudary route: 26.1km Stage 8 61.6km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/fQc7XkfFQJ32
27/05/18 am.Castelnaudary-Pont d’Herminis route: 33.2km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/b3J1AaKppU22
27/05/18 pm1. Pont d’Herminis -Carcassonne route: 5.1km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/DFUBm4TajEF2
27/05/18 pm2. Carcassonne -Carcassonne route: 1.6km Stage 9 39.9km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/z2KPwAkqi562
29/05/18 am.Carcassonne-Homps route: 40.5km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/RHunPnBDRHp
29/05/18 pm.Homps-Le Somail route: 20.0km Stage 11 60.5km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/tJvF8NKkTFR2
30/05/18 am1.Le Somail-Poilhes route: 29.3km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/Bg3uKHkj4Gy
30/05/18 pm. Poilhes - Agde route: 38.6km Stage 12 67.9km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/7Trga2AJtYG2
31/05/18 am.Agde-Marseillan Plage route: 23.4km Stage 13 23.4km
Short URL https://goo.gl/maps/CnWSwR6TdH92
Total distance 638.4km
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9Registration
Unless otherwise stated this will be from 9.00am every day. Please make yourself known to the lead rider or a
CSF member at start and end points to allow us to keep track of riders and not lose anyone en-route!
Accommodation
There are suggestions for the whole route on booking.com - Entre Deux Mers
https://www.booking.com/region/fr/entre-deux-mers.en.html?aid=339738;label=entre-deux-mers-e7sGStwnV2f
ejh35AF_PNgS184457156783:pl:ta:p1:p2:ac:ap1t1:neg:fi:tiaud-285284111166:kwd-132400858:lp9040825:li:d
ec:dm;ws=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6bHinIHx2QIVG90bCh373Qk2EAAYASAAEgJwZfD_Bw
Some suggestions are also detailed in each stage below. Please note they are suggestions only, we have no
personal experience of them. The prices quoted are just to give an idea, taken from a variety of different
websites
Accommodation suggestions for Friday 18th May in Royan:
Camping
Camping Campéole Clairefontaine
16 Rue du Colonel Lachaud, 17200 Royan Tel: 05 46 39 08 11
€17/pn 3.9km from café
https://www.campeole.com/etablissement/post/clairefontaine-royan
Camping Dauphin
35 Allée des Bruyères, 17110 Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Tel.05 46 05 33 31
€14(cycle,-elec) 3.7km from café
http://camping-ledauphin.com/
Hotels
Citotel Les Atlantes **
32 avenue de la grande Conche, Royan Tel: 05 46 05 09 40
€53 very close to start point
http://www.hotel-atlantis-royan.com/
Hôtel Emilie**
23 Avenue Emilie, Royan, 17200 Tel.05 46 38 22 84
€49 very close to start point
https://www.hotel-emilie.fr/
Bike shop: Royan By Cycles, 4 bis Rue Auguste Rateau, 17640 Tel: 05 46 08 37 06
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10Stage 1. Saturday 19th May 2018 (Royan to Blaye)
Approximate distance 81 kms - our longest day
Notes & Points of Interest Royan to Bordeaux - 128km
This enticing section of the Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo cycle route transports you from the seaside atmosphere
of the postwar resort of Royan to the splendid Ancien Régime quays of Bordeaux. The route running beside
the Gironde Estuary is not completely laid out at time of writing, so you have to deal with a few stretches of
small, rough, steep tracks for the moment.
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: L’Express Café, 5 Place de la Gare, 17200 Royan Tel: 09 67 11 12 09
Suggested Lunch stop: Mortagne
Pizzeria Les Corsaires, 58 Quai de l’Estuaire, 17120 Mortagne-sur-Gironde - pizzas from €10
Finish point: Restaurant Ristorante a Napoli, 32 Cours de la République, 33390 Blaye Tel: 05 46 49 18 15
Evening Meal suggestions:
Restaurant Ristorante a Napoli, 32 Cours de la République, 33390 Blaye Tel.05 57 42 07 56
Evening three course menu from €19.50
Le Petit Port, 3 cours du Port, 33390, Blaye Tel: 05 57 42 99 95
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Petit-Port/152641004770785
Accommodation suggestions:
Camping:
Camping Municipal La Citadelle, Chemin de la Porte Royale, 33390 Blaye Tel: 05 57 42 00 20
very close to start/finish points
Hotels:
Chambres d’Hôtes Les Denias, 2 Les Denias-Ouest, 33390 Saint-Paul Tel: 05 57 64 32 93
€70 approx 7km from start/finish points
https://www.chambres-hotes.fr/chambres-hotes_les-denias_saint-paul_26902.htm
Chambres d’Hotes Le Chardon Fleuri, 24 Chemin de Chardon, 33710 Teuillac Tel: 05 57 32 99 03
€70-100 approx 8km from start/finish points
http://www.lechardonfleuri.fr
Chambres d’Hotes Au Maurier 7 Rue de la Croix de Rousset, 33390 Berson
€65-70 approx 6km from start/finish points
https://www.chambres-hotes.fr/chambres-hotes_au-murier_berson_39538.htm
Logis Hotel La Citadelle Place D'armes, 33390 Blaye Tel: 05 57 42 17 10
€115 very close to start/finish points
http://www.hotelcitadelleblaye.com
Bike shop:
Auxemery Motocycles
30 Cours Bacalan, Blaye Tel: 05 57 42 13 43
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Auxemery-motocycles-1435697860002326/about/?ref=page_internal
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11Stage 2. Sunday 20th May (Blaye - Bordeaux)
Approximate distance 47km - estimated arrival time Bordeaux 4pm
Departure time 9.30am to be at the ferry for 10.30am
Start point: Le Petit Port, 3 Cours du Port, 33390 Blaye
Note: Blaye-Lamarque ferry times 11.00 & 15.00 Price €2,70 (2017)
Suggested lunch stop: Chez Quinquin, 4 Chemin du Bord de l'Eau, 33460 Macau Tel.05 57 88 45 89
https://www.facebook.com/Chez-quinquin-restaurant-a-Macau-138150566239383/
Finish point: Café Brun, 45 Rue Saint-Rémi, 33000 Bordeaux Tel.05 56 52 20 49
Evening Meal suggestions: Le Bouffard, Rue Bouffard tel: 05 56 44 10 12
https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g187079-d4427855-Reviews-Le_bouffard-Bordeaux_Gironde_Nouvelle_Aq
uitaine.html
Accommodation suggestions: 2 nights required in Bordeaux
Camping:
Village du Lac - Camping de Bordeaux, Bvd. Jacques Chaban-Delmas, 33520 Bruges Tel: 05 57 87 70 60
€14pn 1km from Café Brun
Hotels:
Hôtel Arena Bordeaux**, 7 Allee Des Demoiselles, Gradignan, Gironde, 33170 Tel. 05 57 83 07 07
€75 (for 2 nights) 2 km approx from start/finish point
http://www.hotel-arena-bordeaux.com/Informations-fr,1,13578.html#content
Ibis Budget Centre Bastide, 26, Allée Serr, Bastide, Bordeaux
€131 (for 2 nights) approx 2 km from start/finish
http://www.ibis.com/fr/hotel-6312-ibis-budget-bordeaux-centre-bastide/index.shtml
Ibis Budget Meriadeck, 35 cours du Marechal Juin , Bordeaux
€185 (for 2 nights) very close to start/finish point
http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-2576-ibis-budget-bordeaux-centre-meriadeck/index.shtml
Bike Shop:
Cool Bike, 77 Quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux Tel.05 33 48 13 86. 1.9km from end at Café Brun
Stage 3. Monday 21st May Rest Day at leisure in Bordeaux
Notes and Points of Interest
The city of Bordeaux is among France's most exciting, vibrant and dynamic cities. In the last decade and a
half, it's shed its languid, Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty) image thanks to the vision of city mayor
Alain Juppé who has pedestrianised boulevards, restored neoclassical architecture, created a high-tech public
transport system and reclaimed Bordeaux's former industrial wet docks at Bassin à Flots. Half the city (18 sq
km) is Unesco-listed, making it the largest urban World Heritage site; while world-class architects have
designed a bevy of striking new buildings – the Herzog & de Meuron stadium (2015), decanter-shaped La Cité
du Vin (2016) and Jean-Jacques Bosc bridge (2018) across the Garonne River included.
There will be plenty of things to do and see here on your rest day or simply stroll along the river and have a
leisurely meal in one of the many restaurants.
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12Stage 4. Tuesday 22nd May (Bordeaux to La Reole)
Approximate distance 69km
Notes & Points of Interest stages 4 & 5 - 147km
Bordeaux is a splendid city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and makes for one glorious starting point
on the Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo cycle route. Once you’ve crossed the mighty Garonne River, you enter the
Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards via a great cycle track. At Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, join a quiet road to reach the
Canal de Garonne near the town of La Réole. Then a greenway runs alongside the canal, shaded by planes,
up to Agen.
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Le Bouffard, 64 Rue Bouffard, 33000 Bordeaux Tel.05 56 44 10 12
Suggested Lunch stop: La Tosca, 14 Place de la République, 33540 Sauveterre-de-Guyenne Tel.05 56 71
69 34
Finish point: Crêperie l' Échoppe, 14 Rue Peysseguin, 33190 La Réole Tel.05 56 61 06 28
Evening Meal suggestions:
(Italian) Le Solendo, 60 Rue Armand Caduc, 33190 La Réole
https://www.lesolendo.com/
(French) L’Auberge Reolaise, 5 Avenue Gabriel Chaigne, 33190 La Réole Tel: 05 56 71 08 50
https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g1868259-d7126108-Reviews-L_Auberge_Reolaise-La_Reole_
Gironde_Nouvelle_Aquitaine.html
Accommodation suggestions
Camping:
Camping Municipal de la Réole, Lieu-dit Le Rouergue, 33190 La Réole Tel: 06 20 31 98 12
http://www.lareole.fr/contenu.php?choice_id=99&rub_id=5
1km from start point
Hotels:
Le Clos d'Any, 1 Lardon, 33190 Fontet Tel. 05 56 61 26 90
€85 3.7km from start point
http://leclosdany.com/en/
Chambres d'Hôtes Domaine les Massiots, 60 les Massiots, 33190 Lamothe-Landerron Tel.05 56 61 71 76
€70 Approx 8 km from start point
www.Domainelesmassiots.com
Les Galantes, 4 Rue Bellot des Minières, 33190 La Réole Tel: 05 56 71 32 41
€70 Very close to start point
www.Les-galantes.com
Bike shop:
Les Cycles du Canal, 4 Rue Grossolle, 33210 Castets-en-Dorthe Tel.06 95 63 20 80
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13Stage 5. Wednesday 23rd May (La Reole to Agen)
Approximate distance 78km
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Bar Le Gypsy, 7 Place de la Libération, 33190 La Réole Tel.05 56 61 06 11
Suggested Lunch stop: La Penia, Promenades, 47160 Damazan Tel.05 53 89 06 65
Finish point: Café Vélo, 207 Rue du Duc d'Orléans, 47000 Agen Tel.05 53 96 15 51
Evening Meal suggestions:
(Tapas) Le Bouchon 37 rue Voltaire, 47000, Agen Tel: 06 44 24 31 98
https://www.facebook.com/lebouchongascon
(Italian) La Traviata, 39 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 47000 Agen Tel: 05 53 47 46 79
www.Kel-resto.com
Accommodation suggestions:
Camping:
Camping le Moulin de Mellet, D107, 47450 Saint-Hilaire-de-Lusignan Tel.05 53 87 50 89
7.46km from start/finish
http://camping-moulin-mellet.com/
Hotels:
Campanile Agen***, Zac d'Agen Sud, 47000 Agen Tel.05 53 68 08 08
€57 approx 4.5km from start/finish point
https://www.campanile.com/fr/hotels/campanile-agen
Appart City Hotel, 34 Rue Lafayette, 47000 Agen Tel: 05 53 98 88 30
€70 1.5km from start/finish
www.appartcity.com
Chambres d'Hôtes Navarre, 5 Rue Courtines des Impasses, Agen
€35 very close to start/finish
https://www.chambres-hotes.fr/chambres-hotes_chambres-d-hotes-navarre_agen_h1889370.htm
Résidence Rouget de Lisle, N°1 Rez de Chaussée 33 Rue Rouget de Lisle, 47000 Agen Tel.06 07 04 48 27
€60 2 km from start/finish
https://www.gites.fr/gites_residence-rouget-de-lisle_agen_h1378857.htm
Bike shop:
Veloland City Agen, 18-20 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 47000 Agen, Tel.05 53 47 76 76
1.4km from Café Vélo.
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14Stage 6. Thursday 24th May (Agen to Montech)
Approximate distance 70km
Notes & Points of Interest stages 6 & 7 - 117km
This section of the Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo cycle route is entirely on greenways, enabling you to appreciate
the countryside to the full. Head a bit away from the Canal de Garonne to enjoy charming, hilly terrain with
hints of Tuscany. Moissac and Montauban, pink-brick towns on the Tarn River, have each been designated a
Ville d’Art et d’Histoire for their rich culture. Their culinary attractions are strong too. As to much larger
pink-brick Toulouse, it’s a dynamic regional capital. Take in its striking monuments and vibrant quarters.
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Café Vélo, 207 Rue du Duc d'Orléans, 47000 Agen Tel.05 53 96 15 51
Coffee and cake stop: Bon Coeur are kindly offering a refreshment stop at St Jean, a couple of hundred
metres from the Poule au Velo (restaurant), right on the canal du midi. Approx 10.30am
Suggested Lunch stop: Moissac where Cod en Bleu will be offering a special CSF meal at Le Sunbeam
restaurant €10 to riders
They will kindly be making a donation to CSF from their profits
Ave. Henri Cayrou, 82200 Moissac
Finish point: Gargantua, 7 Place Jean Jaurès, 82700 Montech Tel.05 63 64 75 49
Evening Meal suggestions:
Bistro Constant, 25 Rue de l'Usine, 82700 Montech Tel.05 63 24 63 02
http://www.maisonconstant.com/bistrot-constant/
Accommodation suggestions:
Camping:
Camping Municipal de Montech, 860 Chemin de la Pierre, 82700 Montech Tel.05 63 31 14 29
1.37km from finish point
Hotels:
Campanile Montauban, Zone Albasud Secteur 3 Impasse Louis Lepine, 82000 Montauban
€45 10km from start/finish
www.campanile-montauban.fr
Deltour Hotel 16 Impasse Jacques Daguerre, 82000 Montauban Tel: 05 63 67 68 69
€50 10km from start/finish
www.montauban.deltourhotel.com
Premiere Classe Montauban*, 60 Rue L. Lepine Albasud Secteur 3, 82000 Montauban Tel.05 63 02 12 13
€46 approx 8km from start/finish
www.premiereclasse.com
Bike shop:
EXPER'CYCLE Feutrier Montauban, 8 Rue Johannes Gutenberg, 82000 Montauban Tel.05 63 91 42 46
17.5km from Le Gargantua
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15Stage 7. Friday 25th May (Montech to Toulouse)
Approximate distance 47km
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Bistrot Constant, 25 Rue de l'Usine, 82700 Montech
Suggested Lunch stop: Le Patio de Saint Jory, 14 Place de la Résistance, 31790 Saint-Jory Tel.05 61 35 76
46
Finish point:
Toulouse Ponts des Jumeaux with a reception
around 4pm provided by CSF members and with
Mme Mayeux-Bouchard, the Toulouse Mairie
adjoint and President of the Communes du Canal
des Deux Mers, in attendance
Evening Meal suggestions:
(Indian) Le Restaurant Maharaja, 46 Rue Peyrolières, 31000 Toulouse Tel: 05 34 30 50 12
(French) Restaurant Le Restaurant, 30 Rue Peyrolières, 31000 Toulouse Tel: 05 67 52 22 68
www.lerestauranttoulouse.fr
Accommodation suggestions
Camping:
Camping de la Bouriette *, 199 Chemin de Tournefeuille, 31300 Toulouse Tel.05 61 49 64 46
5.82km from start
Hotels:
Ibis Toulouse Ponts Jumeaux, 99 Boulevard de la Marquette, 31000 Toulouse Tel: 05 62 27 28 28
www.accorhotels.com
€51 next to finish point/ 2km from start
Ibis Styles Toulouse Capitole**, 20 Place du Capitole, 31000 Toulouse Tel: 05 61 21 17 54
www.accorhotels.com
€87 Very close to start point
La Ciutat Rosa, 12 Rue du Pont Saint-Pierre, 31300 Toulouse Tel: 06 95 32 65 28
www.lesciutats.fr
€63 very close to start point
Bike Shop:
Mr. Pignon Mrs. Guidon, 32 Rue des Lois, 31000 Toulouse Tel.05 61 21 79 32
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162km from Le Café Cerise
Stage 8. Saturday 26th May (Toulouse to Castelnaudry)
Approximate distance 48km
Notes & Points of Interest stages 8 & 9 - 87km
From Toulouse to Carcassonne, this section of the Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo cycle route plunges you into the
splendid history of the Canal du Midi, designed in the 17th century to link Garonne to Mediterranean. The way
is enchanting, following this very pretty canal with its very southern French feel. Be especially careful along the
section south of Port Lauragais (and Avignonet-Lauragais), as it is not laid out or signposted at time of writing
and requires appropriate bikes.
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Café Cerise, 4 Quai de la Daurade, 31000 Toulouse Tel: 05 81 60 66 91
Suggested Lunch stop:
L’Estanquet at Gardouch on the banks of the canal.
Lovely spot with a shady terrace.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/estanquet.gardouch/
Finish point: La Cybele, 20 Quai du Port, 11400 Castelnaudary Tel: 04 68 23 49 40
Evening Meal suggestions: La Cybele, 20 Quai du Port, 11400 Castelnaudary Tel: 04 68 23 49 40
www.saintroch11.com
Accommodation suggestions:
Camping:
Domaine de la Capelle, 535 RD116, 11400 Saint-Martin-Lalande Tel.04 68 94 91 90
5.8km from café
Hotels:
Le Clos Fleuri, 134 Avenue Mgr de Langle, 11400 Castelnaudary Tel: 04 68 94 01 20
www.leclosfleuri.fr
€83 very close to start point
Hotel du Canal, 2 Rue Arnaut-Vidal, 11400 Castelnaudary Tel: 04 68 94 05 05
www.hotelducanal.com
€59 very close to start point
Hotel du France, 2 Avenue Frédéric Mistral, 11400 Castelnaudary Tel: 04 68 23 10 1
www.hdefrance.com
€63 very close to start point
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17Stage 9. Sunday 27th May (Castelnaudary to Carcassonne)
Approximate distance 39km
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Bar-Restaurant "L'Escapade", 2 Avenue François Mitterrand, 11400 Castelnaudary Tel.04 68 23
45 58
Suggested Lunch stop: Do consider packing yourself a picnic! The two restaurants beside the canal are
either too close to Castelnaudry or too close to Carcassonne (La Rive-Belle at Ecluse d’Herminis) to be
suitable for lunch. They both serve coffee and drinks.
Finish point: Café Bar La Rotonde, 13 Boulevard Omer Sarraut, 11000 Carcassonne Tel.04 68 25 02 37
http://www.la-rotonde-carcassonne.fr/
Evening Meal suggestions:
Le Bistrot D’Alice. rue Chartran, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne Tel: 04 68 47 25 51
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187151-d11909210-Reviews-Le_Bistrot_D_Alice-Carcasson
ne_Center_Carcassonne_Aude_Occitanie.html
Les Jardins de l’estagnol (lovely terraces) 1 rue Benjamin Franklin, ZA de l'Estagnol Tel: 04 68 47 33 17
http://jardindelestagnol.com
Accommodation suggestions 2 nights required
Camping: Camping de la Cité, Chemin Bernard Délicieux, 11000 Carcassonne Tel: 04 68 10 01 00
2km from café
Hotels:
Au Royal Hotel, 22 Boulevard Jean Jaurès, 11000 Carcassonne, France Tel: 04 68 25 19 12
www.Auroyal-hotel-carcassonne.com
€102 (2 nights) very close to start
Hôtel Central**, 27 Bd. Jean Jaurès, 11000 Carcassonne, France Tel. 04 68 25 03 84
www.hotel-carcassonne-11.com
€110 (2 nights) very close to start
Ibis budget Carcassonne La Cité*, 211 Avenue Du General Leclerc, 11000 Carcassonne Tel. 08 92 68 09 14
www.accorhotels.com
€72 (2 nights) 2km from start
Bike shop: Fun Sports Cycles, 16 Rue Jean Monnet, 11000 Carcassonne Tel.04 68 71 67 06
2.1km from Café Bar L'Etape.
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18Stage 10. Monday 28th May Rest day at leisure in Carcassonne
Notes & Points of Interest
Perched on a rocky hilltop and bristling with zigzag battlements, stout walls and spiky turrets, the fortified city
of Carcassonne looks like something out of a children’s storybook when it's seen from afar. A Unesco World
Heritage Site since 1997, it’s most people’s idea of the perfect medieval castle. La Cité, as the old walled town
is now known, attracts over four million visitors every year, peaking in high summer.
Evening Meal suggestion:
C & C Fish and Chips are offering fish, chips and peas at the reduced rate to cyclists of €9. (€10 to
non-cyclists to include a donation of €1 to CSF.) Chris and Claire will set up their van at La Métairie, a lovely
friendly café within sight of the Old Cité, and will be serving from 7pm. Have a look at the photos on the café's
facebook page here:
www.facebook.com/lametairiecarcassonne/
Booking is essential, please contact Sasha to reserve on admin@cancersupportfrance.org
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19Stage 11. Tuesday 29th May (Carcassonne to Le Somail)
Approximate distance 52km
Notes & Points of Interest
Passing at the foot of the magnificent medieval fortified city of Carcassonne, this section of the Canal du Midi à
Vélo then takes you along a route dotted with remarkable canal constructions to admire, especially when
watching boats using them. A splendid additional route leads along the Canal de la Robine to the former
Roman capital of Narbonne. This route ends with a surprising way through big coastal lakes to
Port-la-Nouvelle, where it reaches the Mediterranean.
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Café Bar l’Etape, 11 Square Gambetta, 11000 Carcassonne Tel. 04 68 25 56 95
Lunch stop: Homps - with ‘Chillis and Spice’ who will be offering a special meal to CSF cyclists
3 hot choices, with sides served buffet style
1. Pulled Pork in a brioche bun
2. Chicken tikka skewers in flatbread
3. Cheese quesadillas with pineapple salsa (V)
Help yourself buffet to potato salad, coleslaw, a seasonal salad
Dessert - lemon sorbet or coconut ice cream
Cost - 15 euros with 10% to CSF
Finish point: Le Comptoir Nature, 1 Chemin de Halage, 11120 Somail Tel.04 68 46 01 61
Evening Meal suggestions:
Le Comptoir Nature, 1 Chemin de Halage, 11120 Somail Tel.04 68 46 01 61
http://comptoirnature.free.fr/
Accommodation suggestions
Camping: Camping Val de Cesse, Lieu-dit La Garenne, 11120 Mirepeisset Tel.04 68 46 14 94
3.2km from café
Hotels:
Le Neptune, 1, Allée des Cyprès, 11120 Le Somail - Ginestas tel: 04 68 46 04 74
www.chambresleneptune.com
€69 very close to start
Chateau Puits es Pratx, 40 Avenue du Minervois, 11120 Ginestas Tel: 04 68 46 58 33
www.chateaudupuitsespratx.com
€65 2km from start
L’Olivier, 40 Avenue René Iché, 11590 Sallèles-d'Aude Tel: 09 51 61 42 60
www.audeholidays.com
€85 2km from start
Bike Shop: Arc en Cycles, 20 Rue de Ratacas, 11100 Narbonne Tel.04 68 42 81 62
15.8km from Le Comptoir Nature
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20Stage 12. Wednesday 30th May (Le Somail to Agde)
Approximate distance 58km
Notes & Points of Interest
Along this final southern section of the Canal du Midi à Vélo, absorb the vibrant light and captivating scents of
the Mediterranean. Admire the succession of ingenious, majestic engineering works of art along this stretch,
like the locks at Fonserannes, the Orb canal-bridge, or the circular lock at Agde. Although the route along the
canal’s towpath on this section is not complete at time of writing, the exceptional charm and natural setting
make up for any inconvenience.
Departure time 9.30am to 10.00am
Start point: Le Comptoir Nature, 1 Chemin de Halage, 11120 Le Somail
Suggested Lunch stop: Tables have been booked for Vin Auberge, 1 cour de la cave, 34310 Poilhes France
Finish point: Chemin de la Vallée Chateau Laurens Park, Agde
Evening Meal suggestions:
Cap India, 12 Rue du 4 Septembre, 34300 Agde Tel: 04 34 53 58 35
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g196602-d6427965-Reviews-Cap_India-Cap_d_Agde_Agde_
Herault_Occitanie.html
La Perle Noir, 20 Rue André Chassefières, 34300 Agde Tel: 04 67 21 09 38
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g664916-d2657893-Reviews-LA_PERLE_NOIRE-Agde_Hera
ult_Occitanie.html
Accommodation suggestions
Camping: Camping Canoes*, Route de la Tamarissière, 34300 Agde Tel.04 67 94 95 52
2.66km from café
Hôtel Le Patriarche**, 32, Rue Montée de Joly, 34300 Agde Tel.04 67 94 49 80;
www.hoteldupatriarche.fr
€57 1km from start
Hotel Araur, (river views), 7 Quai Commandant Réveille, 34300 Agde Tel: 04 67 94 97 77
www.hotelaraur.com
€49 across river from start
Hotel Le Langue D’Oc, 20 Impasse des Mésanges, 34300 Agde Tel: 04 67 94 73 21
https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/le-langue-d-oc.en-gb.html
€53 1km from start
Bike Shop: Vivre-Velo Agde, Rue du Père coste, Espace commercial Les Portes du Littoral Intermarche,
34300 Agde Tel.04 67 94 19 25
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21Stage 13. Thursday 31st May Agde to Agde - via Marseillan, the Etang du
Thau and Marseillan Plage
Approximate distance 21kms - finishing at lunchtime
Departure time 10.00am
Start point: Chemin de la Vallée, Chateau Laurens Park, Agde
FINISH at lunchtime in the Park of the Chateau Laurens with a drinks reception generously provided by
Renestance (https://www.renestance.com/). CSF will be providing quiche and cakes.
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22Further Information
Important Contact Numbers
Contact Number
Sasha Henderson (CSF Admin) 07 89 30 71 14
Penny Parkinson (CSF President) 06 66 59 84 52
Colin Tillard (Lead rider/route organiser) 00 44 7798248564
SAMU (medical emergency) 15
Mellow Velos Cycle Hire 04 68 43 38 21 / 06 50 50 01 49
European emergency number usable from any 112
telephone to connect to all emergency services,
even without inserting a PIN or having credit
Please sign and date the declaration form on the next page
You can scan and return to Sasha at admin@cancersupportfrance.org
Or print out and bring with you to hand in at the start of your ride
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23All participants are required to sign the following declaration as part of the Cycle for Life 2018 registration
process:
You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically fit enough to undertake cycling any distance or take
part in events. That medical advice should be sought from a general practitioner if you are in any doubt as to
your physical ability to participate in the event. You agree Cancer Support France does not accept liability
for personal injury, loss or damage to personal effects to any participant, or to a third party.
You accept that cycling on a public highway carries its own risks and accept that Cancer Support
France strongly advises the wearing of cycle helmets at all times when riding.
You must ride your cycle responsibly at all times.
If you are not a member of CSF you will ensure that you have suitable insurance cover.
If you are hiring cycles or equipment, it is your responsibility to keep these items safe from damage, loss
or theft, use it in a proper manner and not subject it to any misuse or unfair wear and tear.
It is the rider’s responsibility for their own safety. Cycling involves personal risk and you must ride
responsibly. Injury(s) and/or death associated with the sport of cycling may result from weather, excessive
speed, collision with inanimate objects or other persons, rider inexperience, error or abuse of equipment.
You must not cycle under the influence of alcohol, strong medication, other drugs or fatigue.
I consent that photographs taken during the Cycle for Life 2017 may be used to publicise these events and
the work of the charity.
I acknowledge that I have read and agree with the above.
Individual (Adult) Declaration:
Signature………………………………………………………… Date……………………………………
Parental Declaration:
I give permission for my son/daughter under 18 years of age to participate in the ‘Cycle for Life 2017’
and I take full responsibility for their safety and well-being. I have read and understood that all the above
factors will also apply to my son/daughter.
Name of
Participant:………………………………………………………… Name
of Parent……………………………………..………………………….
Parent Signature………………………………………………… Date………………………………………
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