For a trip in complete harmony.
It was while traveling the roads with our tandem bike, united by the desire to share special moments, that we came up with the idea for Toog Tandem Tours. This semi-recumbent tandem allows us to live unforgettable and collaborative experiences with a gentle and environmentally friendly mode of transport.
Today, we want to share this experience and our values towards soft mobility and contribute to a more sustainable and local tourism.
We offer exclusive tours by classic bicycle or Tandem Pino Hase Bikes from La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime, self-guided or turnkey, with a demanding selection of services, to free you from the burden of organization.
By choosing a CAE (Cooperative) company status, we have opted for a different economic model, centered on people and based on values of sharing and cooperation.
A Toog Tandem tour is more than just a means of transport; it's a state of mind: escape, share, and live in the moment.
Alexandra: "I didn't like cycling.
Keeping up with my sporty partner, who has a completely different pace and stamina to me, the discomfort of a traditional bike and the impossibility of really admiring the scenery or chatting, had always prevented me from enjoying this type of trip. Until we tried out the Pino Hase Bikes semi-recumbent tandem, and after a first 110 km ride, I was won over by this bike which, in my opinion, revolutionizes bicycle touring for all those who want to share intense moments of complicity.
The front crankset is disengageable, so I can pedal at my own pace and even stop pedaling. The effort is balanced between the passenger and the captain, and I don't have to steer the bike. I'm close to my partner, and we can comment on and share what's going on around us, chat and remake the world. The semi-recumbent position at the front also gives the captain a clear view, so we can see the same thing and share the same landscape. I can also take care of guidance, water distribution and snacks, so my hands are free. Two people can go further together. "
Simon: "Slow down time, make every minute intense.
Time goes by too quickly, consuming moments of sharing. How much time do we really spend alone with those we love? The rare opportunities to share a special moment with our children or our spouse on a daily basis are counted in minutes. Toog Tandem Tours offers you the chance to slow down time and enjoy an experience of intense complicity with your loved ones. "
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FOUNDER
Customer relations and travel design.Passionate about travel, Alexandra spent two years exploring the world with her backpack and a great thirst for adventure. This break enriched her understanding of cultures and the importance of human encounters, while also raising her awareness of environmental issues and challenges. Her professional background in hospitality, tourism, and business travel has enabled her to develop a people-centered approach, with particular attention to the needs and desires of each individual. Her goal is to transform adventure desires into a tailor-made, unforgettable experience perfectly adapted to expectations, while offering an alternative to traditional travel and promoting slow tourism as a new model.
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FOUNDER
Project management and technologyAn adventurer at heart, Simon grew up in a remote region of Quebec, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Arriving in France at the age of 23, he has managed several start-ups in IT, import-export, and consulting. This self-taught individual is a jack-of-all-trades who is always ready to hit the road, step out of his comfort zone, and take on new challenges. A father and aware of ecological issues, his actions are marked by a desire to preserve what remains beautiful in order to pass on a livable environment to his children and future generations, as he experienced during his youth, close to nature, in the Canadian forests.