After a memorable journey through Northern and Central Italy in the summer of 2015 for the the fall of 2016 we set our sights on Southern France. Our goal was to achieve a perfect mix of riding and dining (meaning a definite emphasis on the latter).

In the end I'm not entirely certain we achieved that perfect nirvana of biking and food - if we had that would take all of the fun out of planning our next escapade - but one thing is quite certain: it was a trip that we won't soon forget.

Lac d'Annecy

We departed New York City amidst a brilliant fall sunset only to find our first destination - the French lakeside town of Annecy - shrouded in clouds with on and off rainshowers.

Given the forecast it was an easy decision to swap our first planned day of riding for an afternoon wandering through the old city, taking in the sights of this beautiful lake town - including a 'color run' taking place along the lakeside plaza - and enjoying it's various culinary delights.