Corsica - best cycling place in Europe?

jay_clock · May 2007

I was off to Corsica for 8 days recently. What a stunning cycling location. There is a link to my blog below if you are interested....

my trip round Corsica: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/corsica

Pekka · May 2007

I am also a fan of Corsica, but having just cycled the hills of Sicily I have to say Sicily is also stunning.

Uncle Mort · May 2007

Lucky bugger! Corsica's great - ace food as well. I love the contrast between the oak and chestnut forests in the hills and the sunny beaches below.

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Unknown · May 2007

Cheers Jay Clock. I am on a tour round Europe at the moment and now plan to go to Corsica in a couple of weeks. Looks fantastic.

jphil · May 2007

I am glad you enjoyed it! I'm back there this summer for my 6th time in the last ten years.There is nothing better in Europe in my opinion!

J Phillips

jay_clock · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I am on a tour round Europe at the moment and now plan to go to Corsica in a couple of weeks<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

what, as a direct result of my update? result!!

my trip round Corsica: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/corsica

tony_s · May 2007

Was there twice last year, unfortunately it was for work so I didn't have my bike with me. Food was excellent overall, beer can be expensive as many establishments have one price for locals and another for tourists (this told to me by our guide and translator).
If you're sailing from mainland France I'd reccommend getting a slow boat (about 9 hours crossing, as opposed to 4-5 hours or thereabouts) that departs at about 9.30 PM, with a cabin if your budget will stretch to it. That way you can eat, relax and have a shower, thereby arriving on the island at 6.30 AM refreshed and ready for the off.

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Pingucp · May 2007

We were in Corsica last year - it were fab [8D][:D]

Some pics here

<hr noshade size="1"><center>Wear the fox hat.
Cols d'cosse</center>

david2 · May 2007

Corsica, lovely. Trouble is there are just too many other lovely places I have to go to before I'll get round to going there again.

Unknown · May 2007

It's the best in my experience. No question. Also agree with the Marseilles to Porto Vecchio ferry. Marseilles is a bit of a dump but the views arriving into Porto Vecchio are stunning.

paul_smith_srcc · May 2007

Seconded, my best tour ever, I went toCorsica last September and rode over a similar route in sections through the middle, out tour starting further west in Calvi.

Loved the write up and seeing the similar shots that I had taken myself last year, a bit of a shame to see the climb of 'Vivario has to the Col de Sorba' has still not recovered from the fire!

Paul_Smith
www.bikeplus.co.uk

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jay Clock

I was off to Corsica for 8 days recently. What a stunning cycling location. There is a link to my blog below if you are interested....

my trip round Corsica: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/corsica
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Surrey Road CC, articles of my tours; Lejog, North Sea to the Alps, English Channel to the Med', 'End to End' Ireland,London to Paris,Corsica

Pingucp · May 2007

And Corsica has Pietra [:p]

<hr noshade size="1"><center>Wear the fox hat.
Cols d'cosse</center>

Uncle Mort · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Pingu

And Corsica has Pietra [:p]

<hr noshade size="1"><center>Wear the fox hat.
Cols d'cosse</center>
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Ha! I was racking my brains but couldn't remember the name of it - thanks Pingu.

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tony_s · May 2007

Pietra!! that's the stuff: FANTASTIC
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AndrewClark · May 2007

Pietra!! that's the stuff: FANTASTIC

Nice beer, the same firm also do one flavoured with Maquis herbs which was gorgeous. A place to go back to :-)

Pingucp · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by AndrewClark
Nice beer, the same firm also do one flavoured with Maquis herbs which was gorgeous. A place to go back to :-)
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You mean Torra [?] Also very nice [:p]

<hr noshade size="1"><center>Wear the fox hat.
Cols d'cosse</center>

Noodley · June 2007

That is all spelndidly good news! I was just away to ask about Corsica as a cycling destination but thought I'd do a quick search first, and found this thread. I was flicking through my French road atlas for the millionth time today trying to choose a destination for a cycle holiday next year and the page fell open at Corsica. I was immediately drawn to it due to the yellow windy roads. looks like I may have found my holiday destinantion - now to get my hands on a touring bike, and save some money (and tell my wife I am going to be disappearing for a while)

jphil · June 2007

Corsica is the best, but don't tell anybody, you might even see me there this summer!

J Phillips

Corsica - best cycling place in Europe?

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