What our guests say
Simply superb.
For cyclists this is an ideal base for a week (or more) of exploring the Pyrénées Ariégeoises. The climbs and views are beautiful, challenging, but accessible -... read more with plenty of coffee stops all around. The route book Mark has put together has some excellent suggestions and local knowledge is helpful when planning that big ride. The Tour comes through frequently so although none of the 'Big' names climbs are right next door you will still be riding where the pros have been - and see their names chalked on the road! Make sure to try the Col de Port TT as well. Bike service facilities for storage and maintenance were great, nice and cool as well as secure - so feel free to bring your own machine and assemble on site.
We had two rooms during our stay, both of which were warm and comfortable whilst retaining that French charm. Showers in particular were hot and powerful which is just what you need after a tough day. Also excellent is the well stocked honesty bar, with Leffe, Kronenbourg, Hoegaarden and Pelforth as well as soft drinks and wine should you want it.
Later in the evening be prepared for a treat as Elma serves up a wonderful three course meal with wine and water, plus coffee and maybe a liqueur as well! We ate extremely well - and breakfast is good too.
Hopefully we will be back again in the future as this was a special venue.
3 September 2017
In June of 2018 I was invited to ride the Midi-Pyrenees's with five friends staying at a cycling lodge which I knew nothing about. The Lodge is owned and... read more run by Elma Blokker and her husband Mark Putter. These proprietors have for me set the new benchmark in customer care. Their attention to detail never stops the moment you arrive. Mark is not only a owner but a true renaissance man capable of just about anything. His shop adjacent to the lodge is the ideal spot to store and repair any bicycle. And Mark, is a superb mechanic dedicated to making sure your ride is not compromised in the event your bike sustains air transport damage or more, as mine did. He got me up and riding immediately. Oh, and did I say that there may not be a better location for a bike hotel in France. Yes the Tour rode directly in front of the lodge this year. If you are looking for challenging rides this is one of the bests hotels in which to reside. Elma, his wife was every bit as good as Mark when it came to making sure we fueled up properly for the day ahead. Moreover, she is a motivator who always helped us keep our spirits up, even when the weather turned a wee bit foul. If you want a cycling week of fun, challenge, and fellowship this is the lodge for you.... In June of 2018 I was invited to ride the Midi-Pyrenees's with five friends staying at a cycling lodge which I knew nothing about. The Lodge is owned and run by Elma Blokker and her husband Mark Putter. These proprietors have for me set the new benchmark in customer care. Their attention to detail never stops the moment you arrive.
Mark is not only a owner but a true renaissance man capable of just about anything. His shop adjacent to the lodge is the ideal spot to store and repair any bicycle. And Mark, is a superb mechanic dedicated to making sure your ride is not compromised in the event your bike sustains air transport damage or more, as mine did. He got me up and riding immediately. Oh, and did I say that there may not be a better location for a bike hotel in France. Yes the Tour rode directly in front of the lodge this year. If you are looking for challenging rides this is one of the bests hotels in which to reside.
Elma, his wife was every bit as good as Mark when it came to making sure we fueled up properly for the day ahead. Moreover, she is a motivator who always helped us keep our spirits up, even when the weather turned a wee bit foul.
If you want a cycling week of fun, challenge, and fellowship this is the lodge for you. A remarkable experience, that I will always treasure. You owe it to yourself to enjoy LesDeuxVelos.
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15 August 2018