Custom Getaways

This trip offers a couple of dates to suit the course distance you have chosen and also offers an option to stay a while longer and ride some of the "must do" climbs in the area.

July 26th, 2010

• Pick-up At Lyon airport at 12:00pm
• Check-in, orientation and registration
• Loop ride in the afternoon and visit of the swim location + Bike Park

July 27th, 2010

• Ride ADH in the morning.
• Afternoon to visit the Sponsor Village and see the run course

July 28th, 2010

"Big day" for the LONG DISTANCE

• early breakfast
• We will transfer you to the Bike Park at Lake Verney or you may decide to ride the 19km over (13.5km descent + 5.5km flat)
• 9:00am; race briefing
• 9:10am; close of Bike Park (P1)
• All gear will be transferred to P2 by staff members of the organization.
• 9:30am; start of swim
• Opening of Sponsor village + registrations for Short Course
• 3:15pm estimated arrival time of first place finisher
• Close of registration for Short Course
• 9:00pm award ceremony and close of Sponsor Village

July 29th, 2010

Early transfer to Grenoble TGV (easy train connection to Lyon airport and Geneva)

OR if staying for the short distance

"Big Day" for the SHORT DISTANCE

• Breakfast
• 9:00am; Opening of P2 at Alpe d'Huez
• 9:00am; Opening of Sponsor Village
• We will transfer you to the Bike Park (P1) or you may decide to ride the 19km over (13.5km descent + 5.5km flat)
• 11:30am; Opening Park (P2) at Lake Verney
• 1:30pm; race briefing
• 1:45pm; close of P2
• 2:00pm; start of Swim
• 3:15pm est. arrival time of 1st place finisher
• 9:00pm award ceremony and close of Sponsor Village

Those not racing today may choose to ride to the col du Galibier.
We can also schedule massages.

If Leaving today;

• Transfer to Grenoble train station at 7:45am to arrive approx. 9:00am (train to Paris at 10:00am or Lyon airport)

July 30th, 2010

Early transfer to Grenoble TGV (easy train connection to Lyon airport and Geneva)

ENTRY FEES

These vary based on time of booking and whether licensed with an international federation or not. Entry fees are listed in Euros and will be charged in USD at current exchange rate. A 5% processing fee will be added

Number of participants to the race is limited and race may sell out at any time.

OPTIONS:

Carbon bike rental w/ compact crank. Low gear of 34 x 25/27. 4 days (mini) = $160 / 1 week = $240

Train transfers between Paris and Lyon airport on July 26th, 29th or 30th = from $70 to $140

VIP seating for Tour de France arrival in Paris = from $345

3 day extension in the Alps to ride a few climbs = tbd

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Transfers from/to airport/train stations as described
• Hotel room based on double occupancy ideally located for the race on Alpe d'Huez
• All breakfasts at the hotels
• All dinners on Alpe d'Huez
• Deluxe Air-conditioned support vehicle equipped for the safe keeping and transport of people and gear
• Transfers as needed throughout the trip and to race start
• Staff on site to support with any needs
• Supplements from Hammer Nutrition - our official Nutrition Sponsor
• Water-Bottle
• Mechanical assistance if needed
• Access to discounted gear (Garmin fitness products, jerseys, supplies, etc.)
• Daily information with maps, cue sheets, other Race information
• Pre-departure information detailing the trip, hotels, contact information, what to bring, and other essential info.
• Memories to last of lifetime!