Cycling near Nice

Hi
Huge potential for a family holiday near Nice towards the end of June, also looking to do a bit of cycling, won't be full days but possibly with some early starts maybe 2 or 3 half days.
I've been looking on Strava and the climbs look plentiful! Had anyone been there for cycling?
As an example: https://www.strava.com/segments/686107
https://www.strava.com/segments/782273
Huge potential for a family holiday near Nice towards the end of June, also looking to do a bit of cycling, won't be full days but possibly with some early starts maybe 2 or 3 half days.
I've been looking on Strava and the climbs look plentiful! Had anyone been there for cycling?
As an example: https://www.strava.com/segments/686107
https://www.strava.com/segments/782273
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Nice to do one spin along the coast road - but it gets a bit manic in Cannes etc...
It's great for cycling. I did some there a couple of years back, and plenty of pros live nearby I believe.
I did this route 2 days in a row, really scenic. The first hill is usually the end hill in Paris Nice and the second one is where Lance Armstrong used to test himself and the Trek Madone bike is name after. I hired a bike from these guys http://cyclecotedazur.com and also did the first day out with them as a tour and then just followed the route on the Garmin the next day.
https://www.strava.com/activities/44820461
It's a love place Nice, great markets and restaurants.
Fantastic, thank you for this, just the info I was after. I've been thinking a little more on this and have looked at bike rental too. Spotted what looks like a reputable company http://www.francebikerentals.com/ (I'll check your's out too).
Early thoughts would be to hire a bike and get out for 2 early morning rides near Nice (similar to your route) but then consider the logistics of getting to Ventoux! Seems to be one main road for 70% of the way. The rental company I linked had bike hire in 2 sites, one being Ventoux the other being Nice. Trek Emonda Ultegra for about £40 for the day, might go for something even better for Ventoux.
As I say all speculation atm, but certainly under serious consideration.
Cougie, thanks for your input too.
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Don't forget the Col d'Eze www.strava.com/segments/2573255 which features in one of the Sufferfest videos.
The Moser
The VN
Excellent, thanks. Think Ventoux will have to wait for another day, but looks like more than enough to keep me busy in Nice. Without Ventoux I can explore a little more.
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Had hoped to make a trip across to Ventoux also but you are still a fair distance away and for the sake of family happiness I stuck to the local hills.
The cycling around Nice is awesome, as has been suggested.
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Just a thought that it might be the best chance I get, but I'll chance it'll come along another day. Logistically not easy as I'd want to be there early to avoid potentially high temps. As has been suggested I'll have more than enough to explore in and around Nice.
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Oh We stayed on the coast road near there - in the apartments by the huuuuuuge War memorial. Loved the coast road - we did a few rides up the Tanneron mountain ? Man it was hot. But a couple of cafes up there to choose from.
We did join a local club on the road - and a pro came along and towed us and the whole club. Never did work out who he was - but all the gear and legs to match.
I enjoyed gentle pootles around Cap Ferrat - it's where all the millionaires live, you might even spot a celeb. I even have a few KOM's there! (The pros don't tend to ride there!)
BTW, the cafe itself is just outside Nice in Châteauneuf-Grasse - https://www.google.com/maps/place/Caf%C ... bec3b2daef (I'm sure it used to be in the centre of Nice, but perhaps I'm imagining that). They're a sort of Provençal Rapha (nice kit, but £££). They certainly used to have at least two weekly group rides, but not sure whether that's still the case.
Have a good trip
DD
Take the train from Nice to Menton (so you avoid the horrible traffic around Monaco), then you can do the Madone first and carry on to Turini through l'Escarene and Luceram, and back via Sospel (or vice versa). About 110km altogether.
Re San Remo, it is only about 15km from the border. There is a brilliant cycle path along the coast which starts just after Ventimiglia. Start there and carry on past San Remo and you can get to the Poggio and Cipressa.
To be honest, just point the bike towards the mountains, and you'll be hard pushed to find a dull ride in that part of the world.
The Moser
The VN
Some really great rides on good road surfaces aren't there! Was staying on top of the hill so whichever way I road always a good sweaty climb for home. Did my riding early doors before the family were up but would not have wanted to be climbing in the heat of the day.
I can see where Supermurph is coming from. I was/am really keen to ride Ventoux and thought being down that way it may be a good opportunity. In reality it is still quite a distance away and wasn't conducive to fitting in around a family trip.
Climb list so far:
1. http://www.strava.com/segments/782273 (Col d'eze)
2. http://www.strava.com/segments/2554657 (looks nice and easy to follow)
Not sure where we will be staying yet, but 1 and 2 are pretty close to Nice itself, my thinking would be that I could do at least one at the start and then potentially an up and down at the end of the route as both go in the same direction so not easy to loop in.
3. http://www.strava.com/segments/609007 (Madone) This is high on the list, unlikely to do this on same day as 1 and 2 given distance away from Nice.
I'll hopefully be back to update on most likely place where we will be staying (family campsites / accommodation recommendations also welcome) but please also feel free to paste in strava routes / segments to assist.
Cheers
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Tried this when staying in Cannes/Mandelieu and certainly gave me a good idea for some nice routes.