96th Tour de France
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July 4th to 26th 09
The suspense for the Tour de France’s victory remains until the second to last day, where all eyes will be looking at the ascension of the Mont Ventoux. Before this day, none of the riders will be in a position to pretend that he won the Tour, as this climbing can create surprises.
We hope to assist at a great Tour with the final victory dispute between Lance Armstrong, Cadel Evans and Alberto Contador.
This year's Tour de France 2009 will be my 21st Tour, 8th as a pro rider (I finished 6th
in 1986 and 7th in 1988 and I wore the Yellow Jersey in 1990) and 13th Tour as a consultant for the French TV channel in charge of the international signal.
With this level of experience, I have created for cyclists and fans, tour packages that take you to the heart of this magnificent race. You will see the pro-riders and experience the race in a way that no other company can provide.
You will enjoy hotels specially selected with French regional charm and hospitality. These hotels will always be situated close to departure and arrival locations, avoiding long and tiring bus transfers.
My purpose it to give you access to the technical areas of the departure and arrival, rather than Public Relation zones (village depart, Car Izoard at the finish) which are mostly reserved for the sponsors of the Tour and which the riders rarely visit. I want
to give you the opportunity to see the true heart of the Tour de France. You will see and experience the pulse of the race, the behind-the-scenes life of a pro rider, observe the team's support system and see the best cycling equipment in the world.
I wish you a happy reading and I am looking forward to welcoming you on the Tour.
Our status as an official Tour Operator allows us to offer a new line of VIP holidays which include the following exclusive features:
- All access accreditations to VIP zones:
Start Areas:
VIP access to the official riders enclosure, here you will get to meet the tour de France riders, the teams equipment (buses, motor home) and others cycling legends.
Finish Areas:
You will have access to the technical zone in the finish area where you will be able to visit the TV and media broadcasting area, as well as the finish line. You will see the famous “caravane”, and the finish of the Tour de France’s first stage. You will stand just in front of the finish line.
- Riding the last 80 kilometers of Tour de France stage same hours before the pros! (Note: This is only available through exclusively licensed Tour de France Operators). Includes VIP viewing of Stage Finish (just in front of the finish line) only hours later!
Each group will be accompanied by staff rider and a back-up vehicle with a technician and supplies (food and drink).
- All access accreditations to Press and TV area where you will meet all your favorite broadcasters, TV personalities and announcers.
- Meet Tour Champions and Legends from the past 5 decades.
- Exclusive discount at the Tour de France official store and boutique.
Test riding a LOOK carbon pro-level bicycle for the whole week.
Kind regards,
Ronan
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Share the passion of cycling and the Tour de France
Discover the major monuments of cycling, the Tour de France from within through
exclusive access and a personal accreditation for the start and the finish of the stages,
and climb the majestic Tourmalet pass.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION :
> This project will allow avid cyclists like you to live their dearest dream:
TO BE BOTH SPECTATORS AND PRIVILEGED PATICIPANTS IN THE TOUR DE FRANCE.
> Who hasn’t dreamed of becoming a genuine, professional rider and of doing the
TOUR DE FRANCE ?
> Here is our concept: Allow 30 leisure riders to ride the last kilometers of each
stage of the final week of the Tour, only a few hours ahead of the great
professional champions.
> Just like the pros, our participants will find themselves surrounded and cheered
on by the crowds that are waiting for the Tour to zip by.
> Live your passion for a whole week and enjoy the rare privilege of discovering
the Tour de France as an insider.
> Two English-speaking support riders and an English-speaking mechanic will
accompany the group on the road.
> In order to generate team spirit, all participants will be dressed alike and
receive two jerseys, one pair of cycling shorts, and an après-ride shirt.
> During your Tour week, the participants will have the opportunity to test ride
carbon LOOK bikes that are the same bikes as used by the Saunier Duval pro team.
This is a real advantage that we offer to you, because you won’t have to bring your
own bike to France and therefore to pay extra cost at the airport.
> We selected charming hotels with character for you. We did not wish to make
you sleep in ordinary hotels chains. Our hotels are moreover very well located near the finishes or the starts of the stages ; thus you will avoid waking up too early, arriving too late at hotel, or spending many hours in the bus.
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and each participant can enjoy the Tour de France
at his/her own pace.