PYRENEES 2018
TOUR DE FRANCE WEEK: JULY 22-29, 2018 $4495 IN SHARED DOUBLE,$895 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Mechanic, daily pro-style support vehicle, massage
Flexible route plans, multiple guided groups
Pro-bike rental options, bike travel case transport
Tour de France: VIP-hospitality day, course rides
Daily breakfast, customized meal program
Airport transfers, arrival and departure
TOUR DE FRANCE RACE VIEWING ACCOMMODATIONS Sunday, July 22 to Thursday, July 26
CHATEAU SAINT MARTORY (SAINT MARTORY)
Fully-restored 16th-century castle
Private park, swimming pool, pool-house, barbecue
Fully staffed, private chef services
Separate bike storage-maintenance and ride prep area
Entire property privatized for the group
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 ACCOMMODATIONS Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29
HELIANTHAL HOTEL & SPA (SAINT JEAN DE LUZ)
Full-service hotel-spa facing the ocean
Swimming pool, beach access
Beautiful art-deco styling
Central location in great Basque-country resort area
Easy bike access to the TDF final ITT stage
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 1 SUNDAY, JULY 22
OVERNIGHT, SAINT MARTORY
Arrival Toulouse, transfer one hour to Saint Martory.
Personal bike assembly, rental bike fitting.
Shakedown ride, up to 50K/30M.
Group libation and program overview with staff.
Welcome dinner at Chateau.
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 2 MONDAY, JULY 23
OVERNIGHT, SAINT MARTORY
Ride - River valley loop to north of chateau, up to 80K/50M.
Lunch - Post-ride buffet at Chateau.
Dinner - Chef’s menu at Chateau.
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 3 TUESDAY, JULY 24
OVERNIGHT, SAINT MARTORY
Ride - From chateau, to and onto the stage route. Climb options include Col de Menté. Distance up to 90K/55M.
Lunch - ASO/TDF catered hospitality.
Dinner - Pizza party, Chateau.
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
OVERNIGHT, SAINT MARTORY
Ride - Recovery day with Col des Ares option, 50-80K/30-50M.
Lunch - Pool-side barbecue.
Dinner - Chef’s menu, Chateau.
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 6 FRIDAY, JULY 27
OVERNIGHT, SAINT JEAN DE LUZ
Ride - Basque country meander through to Saint Jean de Luz, 110K/70M.
Lunch - Casse-croute, en route.
Dinner - Group-menu, hotel restaurant.
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 6 FRIDAY, JULY 27
OVERNIGHT, SAINT JEAN DE LUZ
Ride - Preview of Tour de France TT course, loop ride from hotel, 65K/40M.
Lunch - On your own in town
Dinner - Rider’s choice, St Jean de Luz.
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 7 SATURDAY, JULY 28
OVERNIGHT, SAINT JEAN DE LUZ
Ride - To TDF final time trial, optional Basque mountain loop, up to 75K/45M.
Lunch - On your own in town.
Dinner - Farewell dinner, hotel.
FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PREVIEW - DAY 8 SUNDAY, JULY 29
DEPARTURE, BIARRITZ (BIQ)
Air - Regularly scheduled direct flights to Paris, London, Geneva and several other major European cities.
Train - Several departures daily of TGV direct to Paris with travel time of 4h30 from Saint Jean.
HTGT - See our How To Get There info sheet for more details.
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MORE INFORMATION
Policies - Our Fine Print document summarizes trip policies. A digital copy is provided upon receipt of deposit. Please feel free to request a copy at any time.
Meal Summary - The trip includes a daily full breakfast and a minimum of seven other meals. While staying at the chateau, there will be chef services available, as well as open use of kitchen facilities.
Daily Itinerary - All plan details are provisional and subject to change.
Non-Cyclists - Independent non-riding travelers are welcome to join. Please inquire regarding pricing.
Travel Planning - Our How To Get There document provides details on arrival and departures, as well as advice on travel planning to coincide with the included airport transfers. PYRENEES 2018
TRIP MANAGEMENT
CHRIS GUTOWSKY - VELOSPORT CONSULTING PO BOX 1235, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47402 [email protected] U.S. +1 812.219.1606 France +33 (0)6.87.94.10.56
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE MANAGING CONSUMER TRAVEL AND CORPORATE HOSPITALITY AROUND MAJOR CYCLING EVENTS WORLDWIDE. EXTENSIVE PRO TEAM AND INTERNATIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING. PYRENEES 2018
CYCLING MANAGEMENT & COACHING SERVICES
ROBIN FARINA - REVOLUTION COACHING [email protected] U.S. +1 828.719.1494
FIFTEEN YEARS IN CYCLING WITH A PASSION FOR COACHING AND PROVIDING MEMORABLE, REWARDING CLIENT EXPERIENCES. FORMER PRO CYCLIST & U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION, HAS MANAGED TEAMS, ORGANIZED MANY CAMPS/ EVENTS, AND CURRENTLY OPERATES REVOLUTION COACHING.