As the buzz builds for 2006 Tour de France, EuroCycler launches a Tour de France riding program that will let cycling fans ride portions of the Tour route themselves and witness a new era of the professional peleton.
EuroCycler specializes in training-focused bicycling vacations for avid cyclists and will feature two trips to the upcoming Tour designed to let guests both see and participate in the excitement of cycling’s greatest race. The first trip will keep up with the peloton during its dramatic charge through the Pyrénées mountain stages. And the second will follow the action into the Alps and all the way to Paris for the thrilling finish on the Champs-Elysées.
EuroCycler guests ride portions of the Tour route just hours ahead of the peloton, as the waiting crowds cheer them on. Among the many highlights of EuroCycler’s trips are climbs such as Tourmalet in the Pyrénées and riding up the fabled switchbacks of Alpe d’Huez. After reaching the summit, guests then witness as the racers take the same ascent. It delivers a whole new appreciation of the race.
To accommodate guests of different riding abilities, EuroCycler offers various levels of ride groups. Each group is led by one of EuroCycler’s elite riding staff, who include former pro’s and veterans of international racing. There is also a program for non-riding spouses and partners, who are able to enjoy exciting sightseeing opportunities and numerous opportunities to view the racers in action from just a few feet away.
EuroCycler’s Tour de France packages include accommodations in select historic hotels, the use of a road bicycle, full ride support, several exclusive dinners and much more. Details of EuroCycler’s Tour de France trips are available at www.eurocycler.com or 1-866-789-EURO.
