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But as soon as you start planning, the questions pile up: Where do I start? How many kilometers per day? What if the route is too difficult?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Good news:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" a cycling trip in France is not reserved for seasoned riders. 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Loire Valley by bike: the reassuring classic\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Distance:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" 800 km total (can be split into 3–7 days)\\n\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Elevation\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\": almost flat\\n\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Terrain\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\": 80% asphalt, 20% towpaths and greenways\\n\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Ideal for\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\": a first solo or group trip, starting from 40 km/day\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Cycling along the longest river in France is the most iconic cycling holiday in \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"France experience\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". Between Nevers and Saint-Nazaire, the route passes castles, vineyards, and charming villages built from tuffeau stone. Signage is excellent, and bike-friendly accommodation is widely available.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Our favorite stretch:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" Blois – Angers, 160 km of smooth riding, perfect over 4 days.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"2. 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