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2012 February Newsletter

 

Pure Adventures

Self-Guided Travel, Your Way!

 

February 2012

The spectacular Hungarian scenery is one of the highlights featured on our new 4 Countries of Old Europe Cycling Tours. Cycle through Czech, Hungary, Austria and Slovakia in 8 days!

5 Reasons to Cycle Belgium

Set amidst a beautiful landscape of rolling green pastures and lush gardens, and home to ancient castles, gourmet dining and endless carnivals filled with music and excitement, Belgium offers a little bit of everything to welcome travelers.  This progressive little country has found a way to brilliantly combine its ancient past with the modern era, making a visit there unique and truly unforgettable.  The terrain is challenging, yet inviting – perfect for passionate cyclists who want to experience a new culture while doing what they love. A few reasons to grab your bike and head to Belgium include:

 

Bruges                       Beer Tour de Flanders                       Menin Gate

 

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The Wines of Catalonia

What’s the best way to admire Catalonia’s beautiful Mediterranean coastal view? With a glass of local wine in hand, of course! Visitors enjoying Catalonia’s unique culture and warm hospitality.  One of the area’s most noteworthy features, though, is its delectable cuisine – namely the wine that is produced and served there.  In fact there are 10 regions boasting a variety of wines including sparkling Cava and a number of whites and reds.  We have based our Wine and Wheels Tour off these superb wines featuring visits to a few “must-visit” Catalon wine regions for all you wine lovers.

 

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Tours to Talk About

Catalonia Wine and Wheels Enjoy discovering the wine treasures of this sunny region! This tour offers coastal riding and also crosses the inland areas between Girona and the countryside around Figueres.

 

Belgium Cycling TourDiscover the western part of Belgium at your own pace while enjoying a cold Belgium beer in charming towns like Bruges, Oudenaarde and Ghent.