97th Tour de France
3rd to 25th July 2010
The Tour de France starts in Rotterdam with a eight kilometre prologue time trial on, before heading for Belgian capital Brussels and eventually entering France by the North.This start will be difficult and nerve-wracking for the riders, who will have to brave the crosswinds in the Zeeland polders and then hit the cobbles when getting into France. The riders will have to take care of crashes, especially if it is raining.
Next the race will head for the Alps and it will be time for the climbers. The Alpine stages will be significant but not decisive for the final win, as the race will be fully played in the Pyrenees.
The 2010 Tour de France celebrates indeed 100 years since it first ventured into the Pyrenees mountains by including several legendary climbs in the 2010 race, and especially the climb of the daunting Col du Tourmalet which will be ridden twice in both directions. The Pyrenean stages, with four stages and twelve major difficulties in five days, promise to be spectacular and full of surprises.
The Bordeaux area, with its vineyards and castles, will welcome a particularly long time-trial (51 km), which will be the last chance for the candidates to the final win to go all out.
The Tour de France will finally arrive in Paris, for a finish on the cobblestones of the Champs Elysees. The overall ranking is usually settled before the final stage, yet completing the Tour de France on the “world’s most beautiful avenue” is for all riders distinguished achievement and for all spectators a wonderful show.
Premium packages :
In addition to the classic packages features, the premium packages include features that are only available through an official Tour de France Operator. Our status allows us to offer premium packages that will give you access accreditations to private zones (riders official enclosure, media broadcasting area…), allow you to ride the last 80 kilometers of a Tour de France stage just a few hours the pros, have a VIP viewing of a stage finish in front of the finishing line and ride a carbon LOOK bike.
Classic packages :
The Classic packages will enable you to follow the race and experience the frenzied atmosphere surrounding the Tour de France, with the crowd cheering up, the publicity caravan, the riders fighting for the win, and with always stunning views in between. You will also be able to ride the most interesting part of the stages, and sometimes to make a detour in order to climb legendary French passes that you don’t want to miss.
Our programs will suit as well for non-riders to have more time to visit the area and the TDF from inside
Discover Tour de France 2010 stages
Our status as an official Tour de France Operator allows us to offer a new line of Premium holidays which include the following exclusive features
For premium Packages:
- All access accreditations to premium zones:
Start Areas:
Private 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.
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Please note that this is not a race or a training camp,
and each participant can enjoy the Tour de France
at his/her own pace.
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