[Closed] Biking from Biarritz

To the north there are lots of paths through the pine forests. Undemanding cycling but I once was confronted by a wild boar there, good sprint practice. Bike might also be useful for day trips to e.g. San Sebastian. I found the break a bit crowded at Biarritz, you might find quieter breaks to the north of there. Typically liberal views towards the swimming costumes in that area, which can enhance a day on the beach.
On the way back drop by the Medoc region for a case of claret, not dirt cheap but good enough to drink sparingly and half the price you'd pay here.

Chateau Poujeaux, Moulis-en-Medoc, is well worth seeking out. It does not have a large chateau to support and consequently the wines are well priced. I was recommended this place by a local oenologist who had worked in all the region's estates. I bought a case then kicked myself on my return for not having bought more when we did a blind tasting with Waitrose wine at the same price, blimey there was no comparison. The Poujeaux wine produced tears of joy.

Good mate of mine and a local does lots of iron man road bike training there.

@BillMC, thanks for the wine tip I'll check it out. However you cannot compare French prices with the UK, the £10 wines we buy direct in Burgundy are better than their £25-30 equivalents in UK.

No trails to speak of around there but 20 mins in a car towards the border will have you in some amazing riding country. If you're a GPS user I can link you to some of my favourite trails around there.

@Bob_summers I am heading that way in August, so would appreciate the GPS of trails within an hour or two's driving of Biarritz.

ok, leave it with me. I'll put the links up here later.

Thanks for the pointers on claret.
Bob I do use a GPS so it would be great to have access to your trail info. I will drop you an email. Cheers Simon

EDIT: posts crossed. Thanks Bob

Got your mail Simon, will drop you one back when I get a mo.