July 9th -15th practicebicycle.com Tour de France 2010
Come and experience the opportunity of a lifetime at the Tour de France in Annecy with practicebicycle.com
With over 10 years of cycling in the French Alps in Annecy we are proud to be able to offer you a special cycling experience with the Tour de France 2010. Last year Annecy was the host town for the crucial final time trial stage of the race and what an incredible week it was! This years Tour de France will arrive in the French Alps at the end of the first week of the bike race and we are offering you a superb bike tour week, including the opportunity of watching three stages live from the road side whilst you return each evening to relax in the enchanting town of Annecy.
Our area of France is frequently visited by great bike racing with the Criterium du Dauphine Libere, the Pro Tour event each year in June followed by the Tour de France each July and the Tour de l'Ain in August. This will be the 97th edition of the monument of cycling, competing over 21 stages and 3596km with all the thrills, action and excitement of this epic three week bike tour around France. This years Tour route highlights the Savoy Region and the Northern Alps of France, the same roads that practice bicycle have been riding on for many years. It is also significant that it will be the 150th Anniversary of the Savoy regions unification with the country of France. Your cycling holiday week with practice bicycle gives you an experience of a life time, riding on some of the most famous cycling roads in the world as much or as little as you wish, and at the same time watching this amazing carnival and sporting event live from the road side in July with a very local team supporting you.
Your "Tour de France " holiday tour includes:
6 nights 3*** perfectly equipped comfortable air-conditioned apartment accommodation (New options available 2010) centrally located in the heart of Annecy.
Continental buffet breakfasts each morning French style.
Unique and Spectacular live viewing of 3 contrasting stages of the Tour de France 2010 including breathtaking scenery each day from a variety of different geographical locations around Annecy.
6 days (or as required) of superb guided rides, carefully planned, designed and structured with the highest level of safety and tailored for your enjoyment throughout the tour.
Qualified professional coaching services and full support of Paul Hughes (highly experienced, qualified Level 2 Australian cycling coach).
Experienced female cycling guide and highly acclaimed International bike racer Bridget Evans and your discoverer of fine gourmet experiences.
Support vehicle, mechanical assistance and a selection of sports drinks & nutrional bars.
Professional "practice bicycle" cycling jersey.
"practice bicycle" - welcome pack!.
Welcome Aperitif followed by a superb gourmet experience of a traditional French dinner upon arrival in one of the fine Annecy restaurants.
French gastronomic midday cuisine experience of "Menu du Jour" in one of the fabulous French restaurants to celebrate "Bastille Day" in style.
"Haute-Savoie" gourmet picnics under the marquee on the 2 mountain stages of the Tour de France.
Small group tailored personal service.
Access to local professional French mechanic.
Airport pick-up & drop-off at Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) and practice bicycle transfer to your Annecy accommodation (tour arrival & departure days).
Cost per person (twin share) - AUD $4390.00 - Luxury Accommodation (Suite)
AUD $4130.00 - Superior Accommodation (Studio 40m2)
AUD $3990.00 - Quality Accommodation (Studio 30m2)
(For your convenience click-on the Cost of your chosen tour & Optional Extras to see the price in your local currency.)
Optional Extras
Single person/room supplement - AUD $700.00 (Luxury), AUD $580.00 (Superior), AUD $450.00 (Quality)
Professional "practice bicycle" - bib knicks - AUD $220.00
Bike Hire for the tour - AUD $350.00
Accompanying non-cycling person (twin share) - reduction of AUD $500.00
To view the Booking Conditions of your cycling holiday click here.
Your "Tour de France" brief tour itinerary for 2010
Fri July 9th - Arrival day in Annecy, Ride around spectacular Lac Annecy. Evening Welcome drinks & dinner.
Sat July 10th - Ride into the Parc Massif Bauges region.
Sun July 11th - Ride/relax and view Tour de France Stage 8 Station des Rousses - Morzine-Avoriaz (Col de la Ramaz(1615m)) including "Haute-Savoie" picnic under the marquee.
Mon July 12th - Ride into the typical rural country lanes and villages surrounding Annecy.
Tue July 13th - Ride/relax and view Tour de France Stage 9 Morzine-Avoriaz - St Jean-de-Maurienne (Col des Aravis (1498m)) including "Haute-Savoie" picnic under the marquee.
Wed July 14th - Ride/relax and view the start of Tour de France Stage 10 Chambery - Gap, followed by "Bastille Day" celebrations with lunch experience of fine French cuisine.
Thu July 15th - Departure day from Annecy and "Bon voyage".
PLEASE NOTE: The carefully designed ride options of all the practicebicycle.com itineraries are flexible and can be tailored to meet the requirements and abilities of the specific tour guests. Each day you have the option to either ride or relax and enjoy the comfort of the support vehicle ( also, ideally suited for the accompanying non-cyclist) we believe that everyone can practicebicycle...as much or as little as you wish. For those of you looking for a greater challenge, then living in the French Alps allows us to offer you..........endless climbing options and there is "always another hill" should you wish! Should you wish to extend your practicebicycle.com tour with additional days, please contact us.
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The "Tour de France" race
The 2010 Tour de France will start in Rotterdam (Netherlands) on July 3rd, with a clockwise route taking the race over some of the famous cycling roads in Belgium, roads used by the one day classics Paris - Roubaix and Liege-Baston-Liege. Heading South before its arrival in the French Alps for the 4 decisive Mountain stages, before then passing onto the Pyrennes including the unusual ascent of the Col d Tourmalet on two occasions. The race will then head North with its one and only time trial of 51km between Bordeaux and Pauillac, before a TGV (train grand vitesse) transfer to Paris for its final stage on July 25th. Last years Tour was won by the Spanish climber Alberto Contador, with Andy Schleck (LUX) second and Lance Armstrong (USA) third. It looks like this year's course will favour the climbers, but as always an exciting three weeks will unfold and the strongest rider will win in Paris.
The "Tour de France" practice bicycle region
One of the quality aspects behind a practice bicycle tour is our experience and local knowledge, this year's route will allow us to share with you 3 superb stages, stages 8, 9 and 10. On the Sunday we will get the opportunity to catch up with the action on the Col de la Ramaz (1615m) a fairly long climb of 14km of 6.9% and potentially very important for the winner of the stage at the finish in Morzine-Avoriaz. Monday will be the first well deserved rest day for the Tour de France, before the following day's epic long alpine stage over 4 major Col's, with this stage passing only 30km's from your Hotel, a great day on the Col des Aravis (1498m) is planned. The following day is stage 10 and July 14th, Bastille Day a National holiday in France. We intend to celebrate in true French style also, with a visit to the stage start in Chambery, a once in a life time opportunity to wander amongst the teams prior to the start of their days work! Once the race has departed and heading south to the town of Gap, we will enjoy the amazing pleasure and experience of some very fine French cuisine and local wine, should you wish! What a way to celebrate France and the Tour.
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