January 2006

Dear Traveler: Thank you for your interest in EUROPEDS cycling and walking tours. As we approach our 26 th season of leading active vacations, we are committed to offering a passionate and affordable solution to your active travel needs. We thank you for the opportunity to share our enthusiasm for biking and walking the world with you and more than ever, we value your continued support.

As the France specialists, we are again offering our popular Dordogne and Provence Loops cycling tours, as well as the Dordogne Family Adventure. Our world-class Tour de France Cycling tours are among the best in the business.

We are very excited to offer several new trips that offer you unique choices in various enchanting landscapes:

Cycle in Girona, Spain and see why most of the U.S. Cycling pros call Girona home. On this challenging tour, you’ll cycle incredible roads in a stunning landscape that sweeps from the majestic Pyrenees mountains to the sun-splashed sea, known as the Costa Brava.

For Ladies Only: Join 1984 Tour de France Feminin winner Marianne Martin for a special women only ride that follows the men’s 2006 Tour de France in July. Spend four nights atop the mythic Alpe d’Huez and cycle with Marianne while viewing several of this year’s Tour stages up close and personal. Enjoy her thrilling stories of winning the first ever woman’s Tour de France and thereby writing her name into cycling’s history books.

Meet us in our home state of California by joining one our of new Northern California cycling tours where you’ll discover amazing country roads and world-class cuisine. Spend 5 nights in Wine Country where you’ll enjoy tasting the region’s liquid gold, country charm and stunning beauty.

For you dog lovers out there…our sister company is proud to offer our new California Wine Country “Doggie Walk” tour. Discover charming Napa Valley on an incredible journey for you and your favorite four-legged friend. You’ll sniff out the best digs and sink your teeth into the tastiest treats along the way.

Created from my experience gained over 10 years as a guide in France coupled with my more than 30 years of exploring California, I hope you find our 2006 tour selection worthy of your participation. We look forward to seeing you in 2006.

David Martin

President, Europeds