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!
HIGHLIGHTS
July 12: Arrival. We will pick you up at the airport in Toulouse and transfer you to our hotel in the city center. In the late afternoon we will go for an easy spin along a canal.
July 13: Ride on the route and see the Tour de France live on the Col de Portet d’Aspet.
July 14: Ride on the route and see the Tour de France live again in Saint-Lary-Soulan or on the Col du Portet.
July 15: Ride on the route and see the Tour de France live yet again on the Luz Ardiden climb or on the descent of the Col du Tourmalet.
July 16: Staying in the Pyrenees and climbing the Tourmalet or Hautacam without the crowds of the TDF.
July 17: After a leisure breakfast we will depart by bike and climb the Col du Tourmalet and Col d’Aspin. When we’re done riding the van will take us to Toulouse.
July 18: TDF finish on the Champs Elysees today. You will have a choice to depart today or join us for another ride. Watch the TDF finale on TV
July 19: We will take you to the Toulouse airport on either July 18 or July 19th. The choice will be yours.
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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)
July 12 – 18/19 Pyrenees, France
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.
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)