The programme of events in full ...
- In
Tours (Parc de la Gloriette) and
Angers (SNCF bus station) meet
from 08:30:
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- depart for a 50 mile ride to Montsoreau, accompanied
respectively by Michel Sapin, president of the Centre region
and Jean Germain, mayor of Tours, and by Jacques Auxiette,
president of the Pays de la Loire region and Jean-Claude
Antonini, mayor of Angers.
- In
Chinon (from the gymnasium at the Pointe du Camping) and
Saumur (château car park) meet
from 09:30 to 11:30:
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- depart for Montsoreau for routes of 11 miles and 9 miles
respectively. Both routes will include discovery stop-overs
led by Loire by Bike guides with music, story-telling, nature
activities, and a chance to explore local buildings,
wine-making and cave-dwelling sites - all places to rest and
relax which represent some of the many spots to explore on
the Loire by Bike route.
- In
Montsoreau at the foot of the château, depart
from 11:45 to 16:30:
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- Official inauguration of this stretch of the route where
the two regions meet at the foot of the château in
Montsoreau.
- Grand parade by the Pipototal company with its amazing
pedal-driven constructions.
- Giant picnic punctuated by the practical jokes of Yvonne
and Gilbert’s Golden Wedding, celebrated by the New
Rancard company. Huge table-cloths will be spread out in the
grounds of the château de Montsoreau. You can bring your
own picnic or buy some of the local gourmet treats available
at the venue.
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