Welcome To The Hungry Cyclist Lodge

Tom Kevill-Davies knows a thing or two about cycling and eating. In 2005 he set off from New York and rode 12,000 miles to Rio de Janeiro in search of the perfect meal. After writing a book about his experience, he settled in Burgundy and added wine to the equation, turning a derelict 17th-century water mill in the village of Auxey-Duresses into The Hungry Cyclist Lodge.

Tom Kevill-Davies knows what it means to be hungry and tired. The Brit has cycled tens of thousands of kilometers in his life. The longest journey he completed took him from New York to Rio de Janeiro. Kevill-Davies, who has also worked as a copywriter, travel journalist, and cycling guide, wrote a book about this journey: The Hungry Cyclist .

Chef Maciej Rynkowski creates exclusive five-course seasonal menus using our authentic 18th-century bead oven and garden-fresh ingredients. Limited guests enjoy intimate dinners where historical cooking techniques meet contemporary creativity, producing unique flavors impossible with modern equipment.

t was a pleasure to help Richard MacKichan & Greg Funnell for this article on the halowed wines and history of Romanée-Conti.

Romanée-Conti is the home of the world’s most expensive wine: a holy land for purple-mouthed pilgrims that is shrouded in fog, mystery — and scandal

Step into culinary history with our exclusive seasonal Bread Oven dinners, where Chef Maciej Rynkowski transforms fresh garden produce into extraordinary five-course meals using our authentic 18th-century bread oven.

Christmas in Burgundy offers a magical retreat from the commercial frenzy that often dominates the season elsewhere. Here, among the dormant vineyards and medieval villages, the holiday reveals itself in quiet traditions, exceptional gastronomy, and a pace that invites true celebration.

As December arrives, the historic towns of Burgundy transform with twinkling lights reflecting off cobblestone streets. The Christmas market in Dijon's Place de la Libération brings artisans from across the region displaying handcrafted ornaments, wooden toys, and regional specialties.

While summer brings cyclists to Burgundy's rolling hills and vineyard-lined routes, winter unveils a different, equally enchanting side of this famed wine region. As temperatures drop and the vines retreat into dormancy, Burgundy transforms into a sanctuary of slow living and sensory pleasures.

The bare, twisted vines stand like sculptures against the winter sky, their silhouettes creating a delicate lacework across the landscape. Morning frosts dust the Côte d'Or with silvery crystals, while occasional snow blankets the hills in pristine white. The crowds have dispersed, leaving behind a tranquil countryside where you can hear the crunch of your footsteps on frozen ground and distant church bells echoing across the valleys.

My Burgundian bosom is swelling with pride after featuring in Dan Keelings Guided to Burgundy in The Financial Times.

Some fun words about the joys of cycling and drinking wine in Burgundy in The Spectator from the enchanting Calla Jones Corner.

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In June 2018 we had the honour of hosting Rick Stein in Auxey-Duresses and at The Hungry Cyclist Lodge. Filming his new BBC series Secret France the legendary British chef stopped by to taste wines from the village, eat some snails and dine with us at The Lodge.

As January draws to a close, the excesses of the holiday season are now a distant memory and it's time to start thinking about wine again.  We are proud to announce that our delicious house red, The Thirsty Cyclist, Beaujolais Lantignié Rouge 2016 is now available in The UK from the fine folk at The Wine Beagle. 

In the dark depths of winter, few recipes warm the soul more than a steaming bowl of French onion soup. At this time of year little grows in the garden but the sets of onions drying in the cellar are at their best. 

Burgundy is the most fascinating wine region in the world. Nowhere else on earth is fine-wine made in such small quantities, in so many different ways by so many different winemakers. All with the singular goal of making a wine, that is in their minds, the perfect expression of the plot of land from where the vines are reared.