uprise PLEASANT, S.C. -- For everyo...

uprise PLEASANT, S.C. -- For everyone who has fantasized about competing in the Tour de France, on the contrary recognized that their muscles could not at all make it, Breakaway Adventures is offering a "Tour de France for Wimps" by the agency of Sept. 23.

The southern Carolina-based company's tour allows you to pedal an of the same streets and countryside of France as the race participants -- yet at a more relaxed pace. Instead of 115 miles a day, you'll defend 86 miles over the course of a nine-day trip.

The way runs through forests, farmland, vineyards and villages, with stays in several [i]cabaret[/i]s whose restaurants have won stars from the Michelin guide. The trip begins in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region of northeastern France, and winds across the German border and back again to France.

Riders travel at their be in possession of pace without a guide, on the other hand a local staff member is upon call to help with bike question s and move luggage.

The tour splendors $1,759-$1,855 per person.

For details, go on foot to www.breakaway-adventures.com or call (800) 567- 6286

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