2012 Green jersey trip
July 3rd to 5th (afternoon), 2012
Itinerary -
What's Included -
Options
This trip is ideal for people:
- who do not have much time but still want to have a great Tour de France experience
- who wish to extend our White Jersey Belgium
- Want a trip convenient from/to Paris
It includes restricted access to 2 Tour stages (#4, and #5) with preferred treatment.
This trip will allow you to see the Tour from the inside. When we mean VIP access, we mean visit of the Press rooms, Technical Zones, visits guided by a representative of the Tour de France organization, visit of the Riders Zone, meeting personalities that have marked the Tour (former Tour winners, personalities, etc...). In addition to having VIP access to a stage start and finish, you will also be able to ride the better part of stage #11 (with shorter options available) on July 15th, just a few short hours before the Yellow Jersey and the peloton. This experience will include a sag-wagon by Custom Getaways, on-course accredited vans, being escorted by an official Tour de France vehicle over the final few kms, crossing of the actual finish line and pictures of yourself on the official Tour de France Podium. Can you stand not to be part of it?
Registrations:
A 25% deposit per person is required to reserve a spot. If
places are still available when we receive your application
along with deposit, you will receive notification of your
registration. If the trip is sold out, you will be given the
option to be placed on a waiting list or choice of another
trip. Waitlist order is on a first come first serve basis as
well.
| ITINERARY |
| 2012 TOUR DE FRANCE - Green Jersey |
| Rate : $1875.00/person |
| 2 nights, 3 days - July 3rd to 5th afternoon |
| Pick-up and Drop-off in Rouen train station |
| Highlights: VIP Access to stage finish, Stage start, riding across the finish line, pictures on the Podium. |
| OPTIONS: Trip insurance / Bike Rental / White Jersey Belgium |
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July 3rd Hotel Location: Normandy Coast
We will be picking up at Rouen train station at noon and will make our way to our way to our hotel located on the Coast of Normandy.
Once at our hotel, we'll check-in and those who wish to ride can assemble or get fitted for their bikes (if renting). Our mechanics will be there to assist in any way possible.
A short ride will follow to ensure proper operation of our trusted steeds. Those who prefer not to ride will be able to relax a bit!
We'll make sure we catch the stage finish on TV and it will then be time to get together over a welcome toast, do proper introductions and go over the next few days' fun and action... of course a nice dinner will follow! |
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July 4th Hotel Location: Normandy Coast
If you've ever had the dream of riding a Tour de France stage along roads filled with spectators and raise your arms to the sky as you cross the finish-line, today is the day it comes true!
Those who wish to ride the most will be able to ride from the hotel, to get on course through to the finish line for a total of roughly 100km. Others can choose shorter distances.
Custom Getaways vehicles with on-course accreditation will be accompanying you and providing an extra lift if necessary, and an official Tour de France vehicle will escort us over the final few kms of the course and you will cross the finish line on closed roads just a couple of hours or so before the Peloton. Once this ride of a lifetime is complete, the dream will continue; you will be invited to climb the official podium where we will take souvenir pictures. Those not riding will be driven to the finish and will enjoy the excitement of the climb and podium pictures just the same.
It will then be time to gain access to the exclusive VIP Izoard hospitality area located about 50-75 yards from the finish line and overlooking the course.
Here hostesses will serve drinks and snacks while you watch the live broadcast on Big Screen TV. After seeing the stage finish from this exclusive viewing area champagne will be served to celebrate the stage winner.
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July 5th Hotel Location: N/A
Any ride taking place today would be quite early, probably before breakfast and before we head off to Rouen where we will have VIP access to the activities surrounding the stage start. The "start village" should open around 9:30am or so.
There, we will be greeted by a person from ASO who will show us around the area and explain how things work.
There will be some time in the partner's gated "village" which features various exhibits and entertainment. A Tour de France shop is also on site.
Thanks to our passes, we will also have access to the rider's area, meet some of the racers, meet Directeurs Sportif, personalities, possible visit of team bus, etc.
Tour starts are often a favorite part of our trips as the interaction with the riders/teams is unparalleled.
Once the peloton is off; we will get you to the train station located in town.
If you are traveling to Paris; it is a very easy and direct train ride! |
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- Transfer from/to Rouen train - All transfers throughout trip as needed
- Hotel rooms based on double occupancy (2 nights) - Air-conditioned Minibuses with on-course accreditations for support
- Exclusive VIP ride of stage #4 into Rouen with official Tour
Vehicle escort
just hours before the peloton
- Visit of technical/media areas - VIP access to start village and rider's enclosure on time trial (stage 5 - July 5th) - Viewing of 2 stages in total - Bi-lingual and bi-cultural group Leader - Bike Mechanic and guides - Tour de France welcome package - Discount card for Official Tour de France stores - Cycling Jersey - 2 ride distances daily - Detailed cue-cards, directions, maps, profile of stages, etc. - Special Tour de France gift - Memories to last a lifetime! |
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- Rental
Bikes. Full carbon Frame w/ Ultegra group with
compact cranks (34x 25/27 low gear) |
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