What our guests say
Just back from a great stay with Elma and Mark at Les Deux Velos.
The lodge is perfectly located for cycling and hiking/riding, and Mark and Elma are able... read more to advise where to go etc.
The lodge itself is comfortable and has some cool arty stuff, but not luxurious. It does however, have a lot of features that are geared to the needs of the exercising guests: our shower had full body massage setting, the room has hanging space for drying out post exercise clothes (and a bucket or the option of using the washing machine for 5 euro), they will even organise a sports masseure to come in if you want, and the meals... My word the meals. Three courses with wine every night designed to restock energy. Elma is a great cook. You'll need to exercise a lot of be able to do it justice. Breakfast and plenty of coffee is provided in the evening. The day we left a group were getting up at 5.30 to drive out for an epic ride and Mark and Elma laid on an early breakfast.
Oh, the wifi and the many books (mostly in Dutch, though), were nice touches.
And, you don't even need to pack your own bike. They have new, good bikes to hire for 20 euro a day.
Loved it More
12 July 2012
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. A remarkable experience, that I will always treasure. You owe it to yourself to enjoy LesDeuxVelos.
Cheers!
14 August 2018
Great stay during our bike trip with cosy conversations with the hosts Elma and Mark, and the other guests during the common 3 course (bike size portion) dinner. Don’t forget... read more to get your name on the scoreboard for port de Coll timing. A must stay for any bike tourist!
21 July 2021