Etape du Tour 2012
6th - 9th July
The Etape du Tour is the benchmark amateur event in road cycling. We do it every year and love it! This year we invite you to join Team Alpine Cadence to ride the Etape du Tour with us. This event is all about preparation, from planning your training right up to the logistics of the event itself, we'll be with you all the way to ensure a smooth running and unforgettable experience. This is an event that is very achievable for any keen rider with the right preparation. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss whether the Etape du Tour is a realistic goal for you.
The Schedule:
Friday 6th July
Arrive Geneva between 1000 and 1400. We'll collect you from the airport and drive straight to the Etape Du Tour welcome village in Albertville. Here, you can retrieve your bib number, electronic timing chip and the free souvenirs that come with entry to the event. The welcome village gives you a great chance to get hold of any forgotten equipment, soak up the atmosphere and browse the numerous bike industry stands. A short drive from Albertville takes to to our base in Bellentre, where you get a decent dinner and plenty of time and space to relax.
Saturday 7th July
Today's priorities will be filling up the fuel tanks and not overdoing things. Lots of opportunity to ride as much or as little as you wish. Making sure everything is running properly and eating and drinking well. Help and advice available throughout the day.
Sunday 8th July
Race day! We'll drive to Albertville early in the morning, well before the tradition Etape start at 7am. You'll be starting with around 10000 other riders and the atmosphere is exciting and friendly. The event will take riders 6 and 10 hours to complete. At the finish you'll get a chance to eat, shower and reflect on what you've achieved. We'll get you back to our Bellentre base in the evening for a well earned dinner and a few glaases of wine to celebrate.
Monday 9th July
For those of you heading home today we'll head to Geneva airport around 1000 with a view to getting flights out from 1400 onwards. Anyone staying on for our Tour de France trip will get a relaxing day with lots lots of choice for a spectacular recovery ride.
Cost £395 includes;
- 3 nights half board, twin share accommodation at our Bellentre chalet and nearby gites. Breakfast, afternoon tea tea and cakes and three course evening meal with wine included.
- Transport to and from the Etape du Tour on race day
- Transfers to and from Geneva airport
- Informal evening lectures from a qualified cycling coach offering training advice in preparation for cycling events
- Rider Action Plan, written summary of how to develop your riding further
IMPORTANT
This trip does not include your entry into the Etape du Tour, this is done online on the Etape du Tour website from 12 noon on 17th November 2011. Please contact us if you have problems entering online and we can assist with this process. If a deposit for our Etape du Tour trip is made and your entry is unsuccessful for any reason then we will refund 100% of your deposit.
SPECIAL OFFER
Stay on for our Tour de France trip for some epic riding and a chance to watch the pros do it in style. Add the Etape du Tour trip to the Tour de France trip for an incredible 9 day experience, running from 6th - 15th July.
£1145 (£145 saving on cost of separate trips)
To discuss this trip or for further booking information contact us.
