"The Vietnamese are a skinny people obsessed with food" — Anthony Bourdain

Anyone who has traveled to Vietnam will mention three things that stood out most: the people, the scenery, and the food. This trip emphasizes all of these with sightseeing from the vantage point of the saddle. And in Vietnam, riding is the best excuse to eat!

Join Iron Chef Champion and Grace Restaurant imprasario Neal Fraser for the 3rd edition of our unprecedented culinary cycling adventure this coming April, pedaling through the scenic country roads along Vietnam's central and southern coast and into the central highlands for — as many of our past traveler's have said — the experience of a lifetime.

Neal has been eating his own food for so long that his waistline has almost doubled from when he was a champion cyclist, but he can still roll with the best. Judging from past trips which feature eating some of the best food from north to south, you might risk putting on a few pounds as well, despite all of the riding. Vietnam features some of the most delicious and innovative cuisine in the world, and Neal and local culinary guides to will reveal the hidden delights of Vietnamese food.

Indeed, there are few culinary adventures on par with Vietnam. This trip will highlight the distinctive cuisines of each region with a mix of activities, including hands-on cooking, kitchen and market visits.

*Please note that this tour is suitable for all levels of ability (and even non-cycling spouses) as well as those of higher levels of fitness who wish to ride a lot.

About Neal Fraser
A Culinary Institute of America graduate who has worked with Thomas Keller at the Checker's Hotel in Los Angeles, David Burke at the Park Avenue Café in New York, and Wolfgang Puck, Neal now serves as Partner and Executive Chef at the trend-setting Grace Restaurant serving his New American cuisine in an atmosphere perfectly designed to complement the ambitious flavors of one of Los Angeles' most revolutionary culinary talents.

As the tour title conveys, Neal is also an Iron Chef Champion, defeating Cat Cora in a televised pork cookoff. He was also published in the Wall Street Journal for his mother's day pancakes. Neal's cycling biography includes Southern California District Road Race Champion and he has also cycled on this Vietnam tour.

Patrick Morris
In 1992, Patrick moved to Saigon and organized and lead the very first adventure bicycle trips in Vietnam. Nearly 20 years and thousands of miles later, he still enjoys traveling through his favorite country.

Vietnam favorite? "Humor is ingrained in the Vietnamese personality, as much as thier unlimited optimism, high-octane energy level, and love of good food."

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