Trips with VIP Access

 

 

Once again we will be present from beginning to end of the Tour de France with the largest variety of trips with VIP access.

In addition to this exclusive VIP Access, we also setup our own private venues which many trips get to experience as well.

See pictures of our private viewing location setup.

2010 TRIPS WITH VIP ACCESS

These trips cater to both cyclists and those who prefer not to ride on the trip.

Our position as VIP Official Tour Operator for the Tour de France allows us access not available to other Tour companies. We were the first company selected as part of the program in 2005. This access is not usually offered to the public and allows you to live the Tour de France from the inside. Over the past few years that these programs have been offered, the most common feedback has been "Wow!". Indeed, it is hard to put into words the feeling of going over the finish line on closed roads with crowds cheering you on. The pros who are used to this still describe a stage of the Tour de France as "very special".... think of what it would be like for you to live this experience!

Of course VIP access is much more than riding a stage and crossing the finish line. Podium pictures, visit of riders enclosures, meeting Tour personalities and riders, special access to the press area and spending a few moments with Bob Roll, visiting the technical zones, etc... all this adds up to a fantastic time at the Tour de France.

In 2009, we even have VERY limited access to the time trial in Annecy where a few people will be allowed into on of the team cars and follow one of the Pros on course! To a cycling fan; this is an experience which can't be beat!

Please visit our trips below for more details of each offer.

You've dreamed of a trip to the Tour de France; make it special

 

One day VIP access

We are now in a position to offer great viewing options or otherwise unobtainable VIP access to some areas of the race - including HELICOPTER FLY OVER of the race!

2010 Trip schedule with VIP Access:

Signature Series (Cycling & non) with VIP Access

These trips are restricted in the number of people they can accommodate. Some of the access offered is unprecedented and unavailable anywhere else. The hotels are always the best available. These trips tend to sell out first as they offer a great variety of experience of the Tour and of France. Staff to guest ratio is about 1 to 3. Non-cyclists are more than welcome and will be catered to as well. When possible we arrange side trips while the cyclists are "doing their thing"!

VIP Access includes: riding a stage of the Tour de France (shorter distances available) and crossing the finish line under race official escort a few hours ahead of the pros, photos on the actual podium, visit of riders' area, press area, technical zones and a lot more.

We will also visit with one of the teams during rest-days, perhaps ride their rest-day ride and often have personalities of the Tour over for dinner. Our Signature Series trips will include the use of Garmin 705's bike computers/GPS!

1.    Signature Series Alps. July 10th through 15th. Best hotels in each area, helicopter transfer, VIP access to several stages, possible visit/ride w/ pro team, great staff to guest ratio and Garmin Edge 705 units. 6 or 7 day duration  Cost: $4995 SOLD OUT

(alt. cycling trip = Cycling Alps and Pyrenees)

2.    Signature Series Pyrenees to Paris 1: July 17th to 26th. This trip will cover the final week to 10 days of the Tour de France. It is our most popular and best trip offered. It will offer the best hotels/restaurants in the area as well as the best VIP access available. Great Staff to client ratio. 10 day duration ; Cost $8995. SOLD OUT

3.    Signature Series Pyrenees to Paris 2: July 17th to 26th. This trip will cover the final week to 10 days of the Tour de France. It is our most popular and best trip offered. It will offer the best hotels/restaurants in the area as well as the best VIP access available. Great Staff to client ratio. 10 day duration ; Cost $8995
 Limited availability

Extension. July 15th to 17th. Come ride Mont Ventoux. 2 nights accommodations in a wonderful hotel in Provence and the opportunity to ride the (in)famous Mont Ventoux. Offered in addition to any of our Signature Series trips

VIP access (Cycling & non) / Jersey Trips

The emphasis is on the Tour de France experience with various VIP access to stages. Hotels are usually 3* with occasional quality 2* or 4* properties. Our jersey trips are named for the various distinctive jerseys worn during the Tour de France.

1.    White Jersey Rotterdam and Belgium! July 2nd to 6th (evening). This trip will cover the first 4 stages of the Tour stages, including the popular Grand Depart prologue, Holland, Belgium (side trip to Spring Classics landmarks). VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $2695 SOLD OUT

2.  White Jersey + Champagne and Burgundy region! July 2nd to July 10th. This trip covers the first stages of the 2010 TDF, Netherlands, Belgium and wine countries of Champagne + Burgundy. VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost $4295

3.    Polka Dot Champagne, Burgundy + Alps. July 6th to 15th. This trip starts with a convenient pick-up in Paris, covers the stages in the Champagne and Burgundy region, Alps (with a side trip to Alpe d'Huez) and Bastille day celebrations! VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $4220 SOLD OUT

4.  Polka Dot Alps. July 10th to 15th. This trip covers the stages in the Alps (with a side trip to Alpe d'Huez) and Bastille day celebrations! VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $2995 SOLD OUT

(alt. cycling trip = Cycling Alps and Pyrenees)

5.  Polka Dot Alps 2. July 10th to 16th. This trip covers the stages in the Alps (with a side trip to Alpe d'Huez) and Bastille day celebrations! viewing of 6 stages with VIP access to 3 stages ; Cost = $3595 SOLD OUT

(alt. cycling trip = Cycling Alps and Pyrenees)

6.    Green Jersey southern France. July 14th to 16th (eve). A quick trip with VIP access to 3 stages and Bastille day celebrations! Cost = $1795 SOLD OUT

7.    Yellow Jersey Trip. July 21st (eve) to July 26th. This trip includes a mountain stage, final time trial, some vip access and Paris with Grand Stand seating ; Cost $3125 SOLD OUT

8.    Yellow Jersey Deluxe 2. July 20th to July 26th. All the important final stages. VIP access, great hotels/restaurants, Grand Stands in Paris ; Cost $4250 SOLD OUT

9.    Yellow Jersey Deluxe. July 20th to July 26th. All the important final stages. VIP access Grand Stands in Paris, great hotels/restaurants ; Cost $3999 - NON CYCLING ONLY  SOLD OUT

10.    Final WeekEnd VIP Access. July 23rd to July 26th. Great access to the final 3 stages! Cost $2995. NON-CYCLING ONLY SOLD OUT