Tour de France
Will you wait another year dreaming about being in France and seeing the greatest bike race in the world? We all imagine ourselves as great champions…pushing the envelope – testing our body’s limits – reaching the summit. The question remains, what will you do with your thoughts?
Join us as we witness the epic culmination of the Tour de France!
Riding Options: See the Tour de France
Trip: See the Tour de France in the Alps 2020
HIGHLIGHTS
July 12: Arrival. We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to our hotel in Annecy. In the late afternoon we will go for an easy spin on the bikes.
July 13: Tour de France rest day. From our hotel we will climb the Semnoz and circumnavigate Lake Annecy
July 14: Bastille Day, the French national holiday with fireworks in the evening. But first we’ll be riding and climbing the Col du Port to see the Tour de France and the Pro’s live.
July 15: Ride a beautiful bike path from Annecy to Albertville and then climb the Col du Madeleine from the North side. Watch the Pro’s live as they descend up to 60 miles per hour.
July 16: From our hotel can ride to the Plateau Glieres to see the Tour de France live again.
July 17: Departure. After a breakfast in our hotel we will drive you to the airport in our new vans.
Contact us for more information
We take care of the details.
We provide you with everything you need to enjoy riding & watching, the Tour de France. Our mechanic will care for your bike while you enjoy breakfast. Our staff will prepare your ride food & drink mix and our bike guides will keep you on course regardless of your speed.
You will be climbing Category 1 and Hor’s Category climbs on the Tour de France route before the race arrives. The streets are lined with anxious spectators.
Expect to be cheered on by thousands of cycling fans!
All of our trips focus on the bike and eating excellent cuisine.
Full breakfasts – Ride Food – Picnics – Private dinners with wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone & Gigondas.
Life is short – enjoy it!
Location – Service – Style
Our hotels are chosen first on location for the best cycling, followed by the owners attention to service and detail (Boutique and 4 star hotels are what we choose)
DATES for 2020
July 12 – 17 Alps, France
WHAT LEVEL RIDER DO I NEED TO BE?
This trip is rated moderate to difficult, but if you want to ride less or take days off, we have options for you. We ride 40-60 miles per day and will be in hilly and mountainous terrain. Speed doesn’t matter, but it’s important for you to be comfortable in the saddle.
IS THIS A GOOD TRIP FOR A NON-RIDER?
If your companion rides only a small amount we offer shorter rides. This can be a good trip for non-cyclists, if they are good walkers. We do everything we can to ensure that your TDF experience is positive.
We want to share our passion for cycling and the Tour de France!
Marty Jemison has ridden and finished the TDF twice during his professional cycling career.
You will be treated as any professional cyclist would be, with a mechanic to care for your bike, staff to move your luggage and guides on the road to show you the way.
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey
European Knowledge – Jemison Cycling is owned & operated by a former Professional cyclist who raced over 900 days throughout Europe
All transfers
Van Support & Luggage Transfers
Ride Food – Drink Mix
One Guide per 4 Guests
All Accommodations
Snacks on the Fly
All Breakfasts
Most Dinners
Airfare
Lunches
Bicycles (Rental Bikes available)
Personal incidentals & Guide Gratuities (our guides work hard for tips)
*Travel Insurance strongly suggested (www.TravelGuard.com)