Ernestine La Rustine
65 KM
Saturday 29 June 2024
Departure time: 9:45 am
Difficulty
If you’ve got legs of steel, launch an attack on the 65-kilometre route with our resident athlete, Ernestine. Your efforts will be rewarded with festive refreshments, including a break from the grind when you visit the animals at Doué-la-Fontaine zoo!
The route
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65 km | Mostly on the road |
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Average amount of incline |
Views of countryside landscapes, picturesque villages and vineyards |
Town and Hosting sites:
To taste along the way:
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All the delicacies and drinks you'll enjoy during the tours are local! Take the opportunity to discover the wines of Anjou and Saumur, which offer incredible richness and variety!* |
Keep your eyes peeled for…
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The Doué zoo & its animals | Charming tufa towns |
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The famous Doué Rose garden | A friendly wine estate |
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If you see this, you’ve overindulged in the good stuff. |
What your ticket includes
- A gorgeous saddle bag and a tasting glass
- A passport giving you access to seven check points, including one where you can refuel with a hot lunch. After all your hard work on the bike, you’ll be able to try regional specialities during these stops.
- Access to incredible sites, so keep your eyes peeled and drink in the views!
- The sound of music groups will get you dancing. Listen carefully and you’ll hear notes of swing music floating through the hillsides.
Fees:
- Registration for route with saddle bag, lunch and acess to check points: 47€ (44€ for members of French Bike Federation)
- Registration for route with saddle bag, lunch and acess to check points, and a branded water bottle: 57€ (54€ for members of French Bike Federation)
Don't forget your water bottle !
Water bottles have been removed from the Anjou Vélo Vintage routes in favor of water stations for your refreshment. Reserve your water bottle bearing the events colours (available for pick-up when you collect your race bib) or remember to bring your own!
*Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, please drink responsibly.
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Warning for the Ernestine route !
Before riding the Ernestine route, you need to get ready physically. Suitable for serious cyclists only!
Ernestine's favorite check-point : The Doué zoo
Dear cyclists, you are going to cross the Bioparc, the only "troglodyte" zoo in the world, with more than 1400 animals in an exceptional natural setting! A unique opportunity to immortalize your equipment and your retro outfit with an animal selfie !