See the Tour de France on a Bike Tour; A Tour de France Cycling Tour; A Bike Tour and Cycling Vacation with lots of Adventure; See Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, Floyd Landis, Alberto Contador, Ivan Basso, Tom Boonan and others battle it out at the Tour de France, climb alpe d'huez and mt. ventoux  

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2010 Tour de France
Join Marty Jemison, 2-Time Tour de France Finisher, on an Adventure of a Lifetime!
2010 Award Winning Itineraries below:
Week Two -  FRENCH ALPS
see lance armstrong at the tour de franceWeek Three -  PYRENEES  "The Final Week"see lance armstrong at the tour de france
Ride legendary routes and be a part of history!
 
 
 

FRENCH ALPS
JULY 9 - 15, 2010

DAILY ITINERARY:   (7 DAYS)

  July 9 - Welcome to Geneva and The Tour de France. We’ll rendevous at our hotel, assemble bikes & ride along scenic Lake Geneva (Lac Lemond) today. Our mechanic is available for bike assembly.
  July 10 - Today, is the beginning of several, steep challenges: From Geneva, we’ll Ride on Today’s Race Route to the 1st Summit Finish of the TDF.

  July 11

- Feel like a Superstar as thousands of fans cheer you on: We’re riding on Race Route again & up the longest, TDF climb of the day: the Col de Ramaz. After recovery drinks & sandwiches we’ll collect ‘swag’ from the Caravan & watch the pro’s come flying over the top of this epic climb.

  July 12

- TDF Rest Day:   While the pros are recovering, you have Options:  (1) Ride around beautiful Lake Annecy and the 2009 Tour de France Time Trial Course.  (2) Climb the Col du Semnoz or Col du Forclaz.  (3)  OR   Climb Alpe d'Huez

  July 13

- Join us on Top of the World at the Tour de France: Ride from our hotel to Albertville, and climb the Col de Madeleine, today’s “most grueling challenge” & the final climb in today’s epic, mountain stage.

  July 14

- Today, we’ll enjoy breakfast & transfer to beautiful Lake Bourget. From there, we’ll join hundreds of cyclists as we ride a favorite bike path to Chambery. You’ll see the pro’s sign in, collect autographs & pick up souveniers. After the Start we’ll ride back to the lake for a swim.

  July 15

- After breakfast, we’ll provide transportation to the Geneva Airport. We wish you safe travels whether you are flying home or continuing your vacation.

  Price:

$5399  pp   July 9 - 15 

 

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PYRENEES   "THE FINAL WEEK"
JULY 18 - 25, 2010

DAILY ITINERARY:   (8 DAYS)

  July 18 - We’ll rendevous at our hotel, assemble bikes & ride today. Our mechanic is available for bike assembly.
  July 19 - Ride on the race route to the top of today’s final climb: the Port de Bales. We’ll collect ‘swag’ & watch the pro’s fly over this final climb. After the pro’s sprint into Luchon we’ll descend over the Col de Peyresourde.

  July 20

- Depart out hotel by bike & ride on today’s Tour de France race route! We’ll climb the Col d’Aspin & the Tourmalet, watch the pro’s & ride descend down the Tourmalet to our next hotel in Luz St. Sauveur.

  July 21

- You have Options: (1) Ride the Hautecam & Enjoy the afternoon in Luz. (2) Ride TDF Stage 17 over the Col de Marie-Blanque, Col du Soulor & up the Col du Tourmalet.

  July 22

- Climb to the top of today’s Mt Top Finish & the hardest climb of the 2010 TDF: The Tourmalet is a 19km climb, averages 7.4% (max 10.2% ), climbing 1404m to 2115m. It is also the highest road in the central Pyrenees. This year is the 100th anniversary of the race’s first passage in the high mountains.

  July 23

- Ride on today’s Tour de France race course & choose your distance:   100km – 75km – 50km.        Witness the pro’s flying into Bordeaux for the Finish. After the race, we’ll ride straight to our hotel.

  July 24

- You have Options: (1) Ride today’s Tour de France Time Trial course in the morning; (2) Ride through vineyards to the famous village, St. Emilion.  In the afternoon, we'll watch the Tour de France Final Time Trial in Bordeaux!

  July 25

- After breakfast we’ll transport you to the Bordeaux TGV Train Station if you are continuing on to see the TDF Finish in Paris. We wish you safe travels!

  Price:

$5997 pp     July 18 - 25   (8 DAYS) 

  Price:

$5397 pp     July 19 - 25   (7 DAYS) 

 

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WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?
We are looking forward to sharing our experiences with you. We have bi-lingual staff who managed the USPS Professional Cycling Team sponsors. Small groups will allow a comfortable and personal experience. We will move via van transportation which allows us comfort and flexiblility.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
  • All transfers
  • All accommodations and breakfasts
  • Snacks on the fly
  • Most dinners
  • Van support with Clif Bars, drinks and water
  • Bi-lingual guides
  • *Rental Bikes - Merlin Titanium bikes available for $300
  • *Travel Guard Trip Insurance available - call for pricing
  • FUN
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    WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
  • Airfare
  • Hotel incidentals such as phone, minibar, tips and other personal costs

  • PURCHASE GEAR FOR YOUR TRIP FROM OUR PARTNERS


     
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