Back in June my family and I spent a week’s holiday in Burgundy and took the bikes down with us. We were based North West of Dijon in an area where the hills are gently rolling, weather on the whole was great and the excellent wine flowed nicely in the evenings (Top tip, if you want to enjoy a near Champagne taste at a fraction of the cost then when you are in Burgundy you should certainly try some Crémant de Bourgogne.).
My experience over the week was that the area is excellent for either road or off road cycling. I also have the impression that cycling in the region is very safe and on most of the country roads you’d be lucky to see one car every 10 minutes, and even those that pass generally seem very respectful to cyclists. It’s even quieter off road where you’d be lucky to come across anyone at all.
I didn’t have the time or opportunity to venture onto any single track but did experience the amazing set of farm roads that crisscross the countryside, highly recommend for a gentle off road cycle through the fields.
We also tried cycling along the Burgundy canal, this was brilliant for a family ride with the kids. The cycle path is essentially a dusty road that runs alongside the canal with a very gentle incline or slope each time you encounter a lock. The views along the canal are stunning as it meanders through the beautiful countryside, passing by the very quaint villages where you can take a short detour to have a refreshing beer and lunch in any of the delightful cafes and restaurants.
We had a great holiday and look forward to going back very soon, maybe we’ll try out one of the many vineyard cycle routes 
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You can find a little further information about the Burgundy canal and cycling there here.
