Discriminating cyclists can rest easy at these fabulous hotels. Not only are they surrounded by scenic roads and trails, but they cater specifically to bikers with top-of-the-line rentals and loaners, in-house mechanics, talented spa therapists and delicious food and wine HOTEL DOMESTIQUE, TRAVELERS REST, SOUTH CAROLINA, US Named for owner George Hincapie’s legendary role as the trusty domestique who helped win multiple Tour de France titles, this 13- room hotel pairs exceptional cycling with outstanding food and wine. Guests can ride out the door and test their mettle on the challenging climbs and technical switchbacks of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains then reward themselves with a massage, followed by craft cocktails and Italian-inspired dishes like burrata and duck prosciutto salad. A fleet of Ventum NSI road bikes is available for rental and comes with a Garmin 810 preloaded with Hincapie’s favourite training routes. hoteldomestique.com GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 25miles/40km AMANDANI, UBUD, BALI This 32-suite sanctuary is surrounded by verdant rice paddies and perched above the Ayung River Valley, five minutes from the city centre and 20 minutes from 9th-century caves and temples. The best way to explore the surrounding countryside is by bike. The resort’s in-house team of cycling guides can lead guests off-the-beaten-track or borrow a bike and peddle the quiet roads solo, taking in remote villages and thrilling downhill jungle descents. aman.com NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 22miles/35km CHÂTEAU ST PIERRE DE SERJAC, PUISSALICON, FRANCE Located on 80 hectares of rolling vineyards and cypress-fringed olive groves in the south of France, this restored 19th-century manor turned hotel has its own working winery (and label), plus a fabulous Cinq Mondes spa for post-ride pampering. In addition to eight hotel rooms, the estate’s 36 self-catering villas are a great option for families or friends. Complimentary Cannondale CAAD12 bikes make it easy for guests to explore the area’s famed beaches and the trails of Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park are just 30 minutes away. serjac.com BEZIERS CAP D’AGDE AIRPORT: 11miles/17km HOTEL CAN JOAN CAPÓ, SINEU, MALLORCA, SPAIN This 11-room, stone-and-wood-beam boutique hotel in the centre of the island caters to cyclists with amenities such as a garage stocked with repair tools and a bicycle wash station and services like bicycle rentals, sports massages and healthy, customised snacks and meals. Three routes ranging from 56 to 104 kilometres take in some of Mallorca’s most scenic landscapes; the 100km Coll de Sa Batalla route includes one of the island’s most challenging ascents. canjoancapo.com PALMA AIRPORT: 22miles/35km STANLY RANCH, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION, NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, US This new wine country resort encourages guests to earn their glass of cult cab. A 250sq m training complex and seven-building spa offer every imaginable class and therapy from restorative yoga to musclerepairing hyperbaric chamber sessions. And guests can join the Stanly Ranch cycling team for two-hour, locally hosted rides through quiet, vineyard flanked-lanes every Saturday. aubergeresorts.com NAPA COUNTY AIRPORT: 7miles/11km PARK GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND Nestled in the Bernese Alps, Gstaad boasts more than 450 kilometres of GPS tours for cyclists. The Park Gstaad, with its modern twist on chalet style and 900-plus square metre spa, caters to discerning cyclists with its Bianchi-sponsored bike lounge, equipped with areas for washing and repairing bikes, a charging station for e-bikes, a lockable room for guests’ bikes, and a hang-area for swapping Strava bragging rights. The hotel’s signature ride covers 90km and nearly 1,700 metres passing photo ops like Gruyères Castle. parkgstaad.ch GSTAAD AIRPORT: 3miles CHALET PELERIN, SAINTE–FOY-TARENTAISE, FRANCE This stylish Savoyard chalet from adventure collective Eleven is a dream base for cyclists. From the front door you can access some of the most formidable stages of the Tour de France or opt to pedal across the border into Italy and explore the Aosta Valley. When you return to the five-room hotel, you can soak in views of the surrounding Tarentaise Valley in the outdoor hot tub and get a taste of local terroir during wine-paired, multicourse dinners. elevenexperience.com GENEVA AIRPORT: 99miles/160km TWIN FARMS, BARNARD, VERMONT, US Set on 120 pine-dotted, trail-laced hectares, this 20-suite Relais & Châteaux hotel was once the country estate of author Sinclair Lewis. A fleet of Trek Checkpoint SL and Cannondale Topstone gravel bikes, Trek Slash 7 and Trek Fuel full-suspension mountain bikes, and e-mountain bikes from Giant and Trek make it easy to discover the bucolic region (build in time for stops at quintessential New England sites like covered bridges and old-school general stores). Fuel your adventures with the hotel’s acclaimed soufflé pancakes topped with Vermont maple syrup. twinfarms.com LEBANON AIRPORT: 25miles/40km SÃO LOURENÇO DO BARROCAL, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL You’d be forgiven if you never left the trails criss-crossing the 780-plus hectares of vineyards, ancient olive groves and shady oaks at this historic working farm estate and winery. Guests have their pick of best in class bikes including Cube Aim Pro hardtail mountain bikes, Husqvarna e-mountain bikes, and cruisers from Portuguese manufacturer Órbita that come equipped with wicker baskets handwoven by local artisans. Pedal away from the property’s GPS-marked trails and you’ll uncover some of Europe’s quietest roads, as well as quaint villages and old castles. The hotel’s awardwinning Susanne Kaufmann Spa can cure bike-weary muscles with a roster of remedies including sports massages and pilates sessions. barrocal.pt EVORA AIRPORT: 30miles/48km NetJets 55
