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1st November, 2016
Here at The Carter Company, one of our favourite things to do is scout out hotels. We're a picky bunch when it comes to choosing accommodation for our tours, and our search criteria are very specific. First of all, the hotel has to be in a great location - and by that we mean…
25th October, 2016
Last week we were up in Scotland, scouting out routes for a very exciting new cycling holiday we're putting together. With no rain to speak of, we were rewarded on Day 4 with an absolutely stunning parting of the clouds, to reveal a dusky sunset bathed in golden light. It helped…
3rd October, 2016
We're launching a new series over here on our blog, profiling the brilliant people who act as local hosts for The Carter Company. The host's role is to welcome customers at the start of their trip, make sure their bikes are a comfortable fit, brief the route and provide an emergency…
28th September, 2016
Provence: famous for its traditional drystone farmhouses, colourful Van Gogh landscapes, ancient Romanesque chapels, bountiful vineyards and charming medieval villages situated atop dramatic hillsides. In fact, some of the villages in Provence and the surrounding area are hailed…
15th September, 2016
Wendy, our director and founder, recently headed to Wales to research an exciting new cycling holiday in this gorgeous corner of the British Isles. Heading off in her car with her trusty folding bicycle in the boot, she returned a week later brimming with enthusiasm and tales…