Cycle Provence with Wilderness & Travel Medicine!
This exciting Wilderness & Travel Medicine conference takes place in fabulous Provence!
Provence is synonymous with colorful landscapes, the French Riviera, wonderful wines, and aromatic plants and perfumes. This is a land that boasts thousands of years of history: ancient chapels, walled villages, hidden ruins and lively towns.
Cycling is a wonderful way to explore the small villages, towns, and countryside of this fabulous part of France. Van support allows us light panniers and a customized cycling itinerary.
Our colorful, bilingual, knowledgeable guides will take us to hidden gems and treat us to a truly “authentic” Provence experience.
We’ll enjoy fabulous French cuisine and charming accommodations. We’ll also do some wine tasting in this mecca’ of French wine areas.
Your Bicycle:
Standard bike: SCOTT SUB SPORT 20 (or equivalent) – Helmet Included
The SCOTT SUB SPORT 20 (or equivalent) features a sporty “trekking” geometry that suits trips of all distances. Equipped with a Shimano 27 speed transmission and integrated front and rear lights, this bike is begging to go on an adventure.
Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your staff during your ride.
Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Note: Any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee.
Useful Links > your bike – HYBRID (this is not an Electric Assisted Bike)
Electric or Road Bike upgrades are available for $140. Please reserve these prior to your trip to ensure that we are able to accommodate this request. Below are descriptions of these two choices.
Electric Assisted Bike: SCOTT SUB TOUR ELECTRIC-RIDE 10 or CANNONDALE MAVARO HS City (or equivalent) – Helmet Included
The SCOTT SUB TOUR ELECTRIC-RIDE 10 or the CANNONDALE MAVARO HS City (or equivalent) make getting around easier. With comfortable geometry, and ePowered by Bosch with a 400wh battery, those bikes are the ideal touring bike and are ready to provide many kilometers with no worries.
Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your staff during your ride.
Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Useful Links > ELECTRIC ASSISTED BIKE
Road Bike: SCOTT ROAD BIKE ADDICT 20 (Standard) (or equivalent)
This bike features an ultra light carbon frame with comfort carbon fork, compact geometry, as a result, these bikes are very responsive and comfortable. These series will fit riders from 1m50 to 1m93 (5’1”ft to 6’4”ft).
We have all sizes for you : XXS (47), XS(49), S(52), M(54), L(56), XL(58), 2XL(61)
Pedals (flat or cages on request). You can bring your own pedals to clip in but remember to bring a pedal wrench to take them off at the end of the tour.
Useful Links > ROAD BIKE – STANDARD
WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE CLASSES: COURSE INFORMATION
Accreditation – 16 Hours AMA PRA Category I
WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
- Altitude Illness
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat Illness
- Snakebites
- Travelers Illnesses
- Marine Envenomations
- Trauma Management
- Wilderness Orthopedics
- Water Disinfection
- Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
- Basic Wilderness Survival
- Wilderness Medical Kits
- Wound Management
- Patient Assessment
- Wilderness Dermatology
- Wilderness Pediatrics
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Itinerary Snapshot
Day 1
Arrive to Avignon for orientation and bike set-up. Optional loop cycle is available.
Day 2
Avignon through forests and vineyards to Uzes.
Day 3
Uzes alongside rivers and rather flat countryside to Arles.
Day 4
Morning visits around the old Roman town of Arles. Short ride to St Remy de Provence.
Day 5
St Remy de Provence with a visit to the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet to Avignon.
Day 6
Optional loop cycle in the morning. Departure from Avignon.
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