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RIDE THE ENTIRE TOUR
June 15th - July 4th, 2008
We have run this similar
trip in 2006 and 2007 and for the cycling enthusiast, it is an
experience second to none. In a nutshell; the trip consists on riding the entire Tour.
Slight modifications are made as required for
safety reasons. Most notably, large Urban areas which are simply too
congested to ride safely may be avoided, or multi-lane roads (which
won't be closed when we ride) are replaced with alternate itineraries.
Other than that, you will be riding the same stages daily and we will
provide support on these rides. The number of participants is
purposely limited to keep things manageable. The most grueling
mountain stages may be split in two ride days.
You can expect beautiful
sites and scenery and great food, but the entire emphasis of the trip
is on the ride itself. This should be considered as a Challenge trip
more than a scenic or relaxing vacation. Hotels are mostly for one
nights, however whenever possible we have scheduled multiple night
stays.
Two staff members will
handle the logistics and will be on the bike with you to encourage you
and provide assistance if/when needed.
The finish date will
coincide with the start of the 2008 Tour de France in Brest and the
2008 Etape du Tour, so we are offering the option to make the trip over to see the
first few stages or take part in Europe's most sought after amateur
race. In 2007, many city officials accepted to sign, have pictures
taken or otherwise recognize the efforts of our riders and we will be
contacting the cities to setup a similar personal log book which
you will keep as a precious witness to this great accomplishment.
Please read below for:
daily itinerary -
what's included.
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ITINERARY
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RIDE THE ENTIRE TOUR 2008 |
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Rate: Discounted rate of $9875.00 if paid by check or
wire transfer. Regular rate is $10250
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19 nights, 20 days - June 15th to July
4th |
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Pick-up in Brest on June 15th / Drop-off in Paris CDG airport on July
4th |
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Highlights: Ride the entire 2008 Tour |
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OPTIONS:
Trip insurance / See the start of the Tour / Ride Etape du
tour
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Email us
ITINERARY
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Date |
Ride / Activity |
Daily Ride Km |
Daily Ride Mi. |
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15-Jun-08 |
We will pick up at Brest airport early as we are planning on
starting the ride today! If you wish to arrive the night prior
to be onsite already, we can assist with accommodations. Ride
stage #1: Brest - Plumelec. Evening in Auray |
195 |
122 |
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16-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage#2: Auray - Saint Brieuc. Evening in Saint Malo |
165 |
103 |
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17-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage#3: Saint Malo - Nantes + Optional ride of stage #4
29km to ride over the first time trial!. Evening in Cholet |
195 + 29 |
140 |
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18-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage#5: Cholet - Chateauroux. The longest stage of the
2008 TdF comes over flat to rolling terrain. Evening in
Chateauroux |
230 |
144 |
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19-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage#6: Aigurende - Super Besse. This stage features a
mountain top finish at Super Besse, which will be the main
difficulty on the day. Evening in Issoire |
195 |
122 |
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20-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage#7: Brioude - Aurillac. A "short stage" which does
feature the Pas de Peyrol (Puy Mary). Evening in Figeac |
158 |
99 |
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21-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage#8: Figeac - Toulouse. Evening in Toulouse |
174 |
109 |
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22-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage #9: Toulouse - Bagneres de Bigorre. The ride
features the col de Peyresourde and Aspin. Evening in near
Bagneres de Bigorre. |
222 |
139 |
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23-Jun-08 |
Ride the final 85km of Stage #10 which includes the col du
Tourmalet and climb to Hautacam. The optional ride back to our
hotel near Bagneres de Bigorre (same hotel as last night!!!)
adds an extra 50km. |
135 |
84 |
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24-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage #11. Lannemezan to Foix minus a 30km loop which
goes from Foix to Foix at the end of the official stage + ride
the first 60km of Stage #12. Evening in beautiful Carcassonne. |
190 |
119 |
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25-Jun-08 |
Ride end of stage #12 + 100km of stage #13. Evening near
Montpellier. |
165 |
103 |
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26-Jun-08 |
Ride end of stage #13 + 100km of stage #14. Evening in Apt |
180 |
113 |
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27-Jun-08 |
Ride last 80km of stage #14 + first 70km of stage #15. The
ride will feature the first couple of climbs of stage #15 and
will allow us to break this long (216km) stage in half)
Evening in Jausiers. We will be returning to this hotel in 2
nights, so there would be the option of packing just for the
next 24 hours and leaving the rest! |
152 |
95 |
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28-Jun-08 |
Ride end of stage #15. Riding over the col de Larche and the
mountain top to PratoNevoso. Evening in Cuneo |
145 |
91 |
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29-Jun-08 |
Ride Stage #16. Cuneo to Jausiers. Col de la Lombarde and col
de la Bonnette. Evening back in Jausiers. |
157 |
98 |
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30-Jun-08 |
Ride half of stage #17 from Embrun to Saint Jean de Maurienne.
The Queen mountain stage of the 2008 TdF is no laughing matter
and we have decided to ride it over 2 days. The ride takes us
over the Lautaret/Galibier combo from the South side to the
base of the col de la Croix de Fer. Evening in St Jean de
Maurienne. |
130 |
81 |
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1-Jul-08 |
Ride the final 85km of stage #17. The ride goes over the col
de la Croix de Fer + Alpe d'Huez. Night in AdH |
85 |
53 |
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2-Jul-08 |
Ride Stage #18 from Bourg d'Oisans to Saint Etienne (+
downhill to Bourg d'O.). Evening near Roanne. |
197 |
123 |
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3-Jul-08 |
Ride Stage #19. Roanne - Montlucon + Ride of Stage #20; the
final Time Trial from Cerilly to Saint Amand Montrond. Evening
in PARIS! |
163 + 42 |
128 |
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4-Jul-08 |
On this final day of the trip, we will not attempt to ride
the Paris Suburbs as this clearly falls into the "safety
Hazard" category. Instead we will get up early and one of the
loop in Paris, finishing with the Champs Elysees and photo
souvenir with the Arc de Triomphe in the background.... a
properly named monument to celebrate your feat! |
6.5 |
4 |
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TOTAL RIDE DISTANCE. The total ride
distance is approximately 250km short of the distance given.
Of course these distances are tentative as the actual Tour
stage distances aren't set in stone just yet either. Riding
from the hotel or to the hotel, could also add 5 or 6 km every
time. Riding back down from mountain top finishes would add
10-15km each time as well, so it is safe to say that the
distance will be similar in the end! |
3311 |
2069 |
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
| - Transportation throughout |
| - Hotel room based on double occupancy. Hotels are 2
and 3 stars with convenience being the priority after cleanliness and
private baths. Whenever possible (especially in the mountains) we use
hotels we visit regularly. |
| - All breakfasts at the hotels - All but
four Dinners |
| - Deluxe Minibus with a/c, ample room for luggage
and bikes |
| - Support vehicle with water and snacks |
| - Bi-lingual group Leader / Bike Guide |
| - Excellent support to guest ratio of about 1:3 |
| - Tour de France Road Book (not available to the
general public) showing full details of stages, profiles etc etc |
| - Cycling Jersey |
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cue-cards, directions, maps, profile of stages, daily. |
| - Great flexibility in
accommodating the group |
| - A Log book with daily mileage, notes, etc and a
place for City/Town/Village officials to sign |
| - Memories to last a
lifetime! |
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