I'm gonna go watch the tour this year. Any recommendations on companies that provide the whole package (travel, lodging, supported rides, et cetera)? There are a bunch out there, I want to know which ones are good.
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Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [jhendric]
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I very highy recommend Lawrie, Natalie and Stevo and Bikestyle Tours. I've gone with them twice and will go with them again in the future. Ride the course, meet the riders and past pros, excellent support, the Aussies are the best!
http://www.bikestyletours.com/
My 2004 trip: http://ironclm.typepad.com/tour_2004/archives.html
My 2003 trip: http://www.slowtwitch.com/...features/letour.html
Bonus points for anyone who knows who these two ex-Tour riders are.
clm
Nashville, TN
https://twitter.com/ironclm | http://ironclm.typepad.com
http://www.bikestyletours.com/
My 2004 trip: http://ironclm.typepad.com/tour_2004/archives.html
My 2003 trip: http://www.slowtwitch.com/...features/letour.html
Bonus points for anyone who knows who these two ex-Tour riders are.
clm
Nashville, TN
https://twitter.com/ironclm | http://ironclm.typepad.com
Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [ironclm]
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Thanks for the recommendation. $4,500US sounds pretty reasonable for the 15 day trip.
Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [jhendric]
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Talk to Kim at Dudegirl.com. They have trips following the Tour that focus on the Alps and the Pyrenees. Highend trips with first class dining. These folks are great.
Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [jhendric]
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jason,
why don't you just try local boy (and former USPS rider):
http://www.martyjemison.com/
8 days - $3599
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greg
www.wattagetraining.com
why don't you just try local boy (and former USPS rider):
http://www.martyjemison.com/
8 days - $3599
g
greg
www.wattagetraining.com
Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [gregclimbs]
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Checked his stuff out. I'm interested in a longer trip, and to use Marty's crew it'd require signing up for two trips at a cost of about $8k.
Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [ironclm]
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why that would be thierry marie and neil stephens....but i kinda, well, cheated a bit....did a little investigative work based on your links...does that make me a bad person or just resourceful?
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Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [mileader]
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HA! Ok, we'll go with resourceful.
What is Thierry Marie's claim to fame?
clm
Nashville, TN
https://twitter.com/ironclm | http://ironclm.typepad.com
What is Thierry Marie's claim to fame?
clm
Nashville, TN
https://twitter.com/ironclm | http://ironclm.typepad.com
Re: TdF touring companies - recommendations? [jhendric]
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With a little bit of research and net surfing you might arrange to do your own trip.
It is not that hard and you will see that tons of people are doing just that.All you need to do to book your accomodations according to which stages you want to watch and get a rental car.
You will save a ton...However if you want to do it with a company most of the American companies who are doing TDF trips are way more expensive than European counterparts.Take a look at: www.sportingtours.co.uk
There is a fully supported 12 day trip for less than $3000.00 on their site.
I go ride in Riccione Italy every year fully supported all the meals included less than $100.00 a day.
Good Luck have fun.
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I see obsessed people.
It is not that hard and you will see that tons of people are doing just that.All you need to do to book your accomodations according to which stages you want to watch and get a rental car.
You will save a ton...However if you want to do it with a company most of the American companies who are doing TDF trips are way more expensive than European counterparts.Take a look at: www.sportingtours.co.uk
There is a fully supported 12 day trip for less than $3000.00 on their site.
I go ride in Riccione Italy every year fully supported all the meals included less than $100.00 a day.
Good Luck have fun.
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I see obsessed people.
Sporting Tours looks very good. Thanks for the advice.