Week-end Le Canal du Midi by bike - from Toulouse to Carcassonne

A WORD FROM GUILHEM, LOCAL CYCLING INSTRUCTOR

VTC FROM AMERICAN BRAND TREK

• A top-of-the-range Trek model specially chosen for the profile of our travellers
  
• A bike to suit you (available in sizes S, M, L and XL. For smaller sizes, other Trek and KTM models are available)
  
• Frame geometry for easy straddling
  
• Front suspension (essential for the Canal du Midi)
  
• Comfort saddle
  
• Special travel comfort grips
  
• Hydraulic disc brakes (no pad 'jamming' in the rain)
  
• Adjustable stem (for a more upright or reclined position)
  
• Rear stand (handy with loaded rear panniers)
  
• Front and rear dynamo lighting
  

AMERICAN BRAND TREK EBIKES (ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BICYCLES)

• A top-of-the-range Trek model specially chosen for the profile of our travellers
  
• A bike to suit you (available in sizes XS, S, M, L and XL)
  
• Sporty, dynamic frame geometry for easy straddling
  
• Large 28″ wheels for precise handling and good performance.
  
• Powerful braking with two hydraulic disc brakes
  
• Fully equipped: mudguards, side stand, powerful lighting and pannier holders
  
• Bosch engine
  

All your equipment is included

• Ortlieb waterproof rear bag
  
• Ortlieb waterproof handlebar bag with smartphone / roadbook holder
  
• Front and rear lights
  
• Anti-theft device
  
• Repair kit
  
• Helmet supplied free of charge on request (please ask when you register)
  

Theft and assistance insurance: NATURE OCCITANE insures you

• 2€ per day per bike and/or per piece of equipment
  
• 3€ per day per electric bike
  

Parking your vehicle during your stay

Meeting point

End of your stay

How do I get there ?

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• 1 sun hat or cap (helmet supplied on request when you register)
  
• 1 scarf
  
• Breathable T-shirts Avoid cotton, which takes a long time to dry; prefer short-sleeved t-shirts (breathable material)
  
• 1 fleece
  
• 1 Gore-tex jacket, waterproof and breathable
  
• 2 shorts (short or long), preferably padded for greater comfort on the bike
  

• 1 pair of comfortable trousers for the evening
  
• Underwear
  
• Socks. Avoid tennis socks (cotton), which take a long time to dry.
  
• 1 swimming costume for the pool and when you arrive at the beach
  

• 1 pair of multi-activity shoes for cycling and walking
  
• Tennis shoes or sandals for the evening
  

• 1 pair of sunglasses
  
• 1 pocket knife (to be packed in checked baggage if you are flying)
  
• Toiletries
  
• Toilet paper
  
• Sun cream
  
• Soothing anti-chafing cream