HighRoad Tours
Full Service – 8 days, 7 nights
BreakAway Tours
Semi-independent – 2 or more days
Sportive Tours
Support and training packages
Day Rides
Solutions for time-crunched cyclists
Meet Gerry
Gerry Patterson is the owner of 44|5 Cycling Tours and the person you’ll be dealing with from your first contact till your tour ends. For well over a decade Gerry has been hosting riders from all over the world to our little corner of Europe, building up a wealth of local knowledge and cycling industry expertise in the process.
Gerry’s cycling experience includes a solo crossing of Australia and other long-distance touring trips on 4 different continents. He has also competed in large mass-participation events such as La Marmotte (x3), l’Etape du Tour (x5), Haute Route (x5) and the prestigious ‘ultra’ event, Le Tour du Mont Blanc (x1…so far!).
Gerry loves to meet new people and share the experiences that only cycling in incredible places can bring, and he hopes the next one is you!
Our Clients Say…
Absolutely Perfect
I have done three one-week bicycling tours with John and Gerry from 44/5 cycling tours. All three were absolutely fantastic. 2 years ago we went from Briancon in the Southern Alps south to Nice. Last year from Luchon in the Pyrenees to the Atlantic. This year the Cevenne. All three routes were challenging and breathtakingly… Read more “Absolutely Perfect”
Unforgettable Weekend
My wife and I went on a group cycling weekend with 44-5 Cycling Tours in conjunction with the Freewheeling France website and blog. This included a warm-up ride followed the next day with a climb of the mighty Mont Ventoux. We hadn’t ridden road bikes prior to this trip and were understandably pretty nervous, but… Read more “Unforgettable Weekend”
Among the Best Cycling Experiences of my Life
The 4 days I rode with John and Gerry were among the best cycling experiences of my life. The Ventoux area of France is a great area to ride. The roads are both scenic and offer a wide range of difficulty. Gerry and John know the area and did a terrific job of selecting rides… Read more “Among the Best Cycling Experiences of my Life”
See more of what our clients have to say in each of the tour pages