Why I started appleton travel
Some trips change the way you see the world. For me, cycling did exactly that.
As a passionate cyclist, I've always believed that the best way to experience a destination is from the saddle of a bike. But when I started looking for ways to travel with my bike and experience iconic events like the Tour de France, I found myself disappointed by the options available. The tours felt rigid, overcrowded, and focused on someone else's idea of the perfect trip.
So I built my own.
What began as a cycling adventure with friends quickly evolved into something much bigger. Instead of following a pre-packaged itinerary, we designed a completely customized Tour de France experience choosing the stages we wanted to see, the roads we wanted to ride, and the destinations we wanted to explore. We experienced the race on our terms, not someone else's schedule.
That trip sparked something.
A few years later, I returned to France for a month-long cycling journey, riding the legendary roads of the Tour de France myself. Like any real adventure, not everything went according to plan. My bike was delayed in transit and didn't arrive when expected. But navigating trains, hotels, logistics, and transportation systems across France taught me something invaluable: great travel isn't about avoiding challenges—it's about knowing how to overcome them.
Those experiences gave me firsthand knowledge that can't be found in a guidebook. They taught me how to travel smarter, plan better, and uncover the moments that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.
That's why I created Appleton Travel.
I believe travel should be personal, not packaged. Whether you're dreaming of riding legendary mountain climbs in France, following a major sporting event, exploring the world at your own pace, or simply escaping for a long weekend, your trip should be built around your goals not a predetermined itinerary.
At Appleton Travel, I specialize in creating fully customized travel experiences designed around what matters most to you. From detailed trip planning and logistics to insider recommendations and seamless travel support, I help transform ideas into extraordinary journeys.
Because the best trips aren't measured by the places you visit.
They're measured by the stories you bring home.
Whether you're planning a weekend escape, a European cycling adventure, or the trip you've dreamed about for years, I'm excited to help bring it to life and create memories that will stay with you long after you've returned home.
Let's start planning your next adventure.