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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. FRENCH PYRENEES 2018 PYRENEES 2018 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..