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Thomson Bike Tours

Thomson Bike Tours has been taking avid cyclists and spectators to the Tour de France since 2003. Our status as the number one Tour de France operator is a testament to our quality. We are privileged with unrivalled access to the biggest race on earth; our guests enjoy VIP access to stage Starts and Finishes, including the Team Paddock and winner’s podium. They experience the race within touching distance from our Private Marquees, strategically situated on the key mountains, with food, drinks, and satellite TV race coverage.  

Best of all, they ride an extensive ride programme on the very same roads as the race. We have ride groups to suit any level of cyclist, with routes form 20km to 130km, fully supported by our team vans, stocked with supplies and manned by professional guides and mechanics.  Our world class support enables dedicated cyclists to focus on the ride and conquer their ambitions. With a 1:3 staff to guest ratio we can promise our guests all the attention they need to triumph in their own accomplishments. 

You don’t have to be a cyclist to enjoy the major Pro Tour races on the calendar. We believe the exhilaration of the greatest cycling experiences should be open to all. Through our e-bike support cyclists of all abilities can now enjoy the thrill of Tour de France in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Our Spectator trips provide peerless backstage access — the ultimate way to experience the biggest big races. Our team are knowledgeable cycling fans with a thirst for action and undying enthusiasm for the sport. Meet the riders and Tour celebrities in the VIP Departure Village, mingle in the Team Paddock pre race and enjoy unparalleled hospitality viewing of the stage finish. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.

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Custom Getaways

As the longest running Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France (15th year), Custom Getaways offers exceptional experiences to cyclists and spectators alike. We offer the largest selection of cycling and spectator trips; which allows you, our guests, to select your perfect trip. Our status, as a Premium Tour Operator, enables us to provide access to the most coveted stages of the race with unparalleled VIP access. We offer the most flexible cycling options with the highest level of support. You will love our European guides that offer amazing support and connection to the culture.

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For 45 years we’ve been delighting sports fans and athletes from every corner of the planet by taking them to some of the most legendary events across the globe including the TCS New York City Marathon, L’Etape du Tour and, of course, the Tour de France.

Based in the UK, we’ve been organising trips to the Tour de France for over 20 years, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got the experience, know-how and insider info to give you the most authentic experience possible. This includes Official VIP Hospitality on every trip and different itineraries for both spectators and cyclists.

In fact, we pride ourselves on saying “ Our Experience Will Make Yours ” and we mean every word…

But what makes us different ?... Our dedicated team of organisers and overseas representatives are the backbone of everything we do. Their encyclopaedic knowledge of the event and insatiable passion for Le Tour make them the ideal guardians for your journey. Based on our fantastic reviews, our customers couldn’t agree more.

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We are an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France for more than ten years and so we create unforgettable experiences for all kinds of enthusiasts.

By bike, you can discover the magic of enjoying the real Tour de France stages for a few hours or a few days, you can climb its legendary mountains, and even cross the line a few hours before the professional riders. The podium is ready for you!  

As a spectator, come and take advantage of our VIP access and experience the incredible moments of a TDF moment.

The mix of the festivity and the tension before the departure line or the unforgettable feeling of the finish line.

Now it's your turn to become a legend!

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Mummu Cycling

At Mummu Cycling, we strive to deliver a Tour de France experience of a lifetime! Let us take you inside the race with 17 time Tour de France contender, multiple Stage winner and Yellow jersey wearer, Stuart O’Grady as your host. Stuart’s extensive wealth of knowledge and expertise on all things cycling, will ensure you know all the race happenings and riders of the peloton to watch out for on tour. Go behind the scenes with Stuart and you won’t be disappointed, potentially meeting and enjoying a photo or two from your favourite riders along the way.

You will ride alongside Stuey ahead of the race on closed roads in the official Tour de France caravan, have VIP access to start and finish zones to get up-close and personal to the teams pre and post stages, enjoy some official Tour de France podium time, as well as sitting back post ride at premium viewing spots throughout the race - champagne and canapé in hand, if you please!

To add to some incredible VIP viewing, you will have the opportunity to ride some of the most iconic Tour de France cols and embrace the suffering that the peloton will be about to endure, all while enjoying tips, advice and many-a race memory from Stuart and our experienced team out on the road.

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Trek Travel

Trek Travel puts you in the middle of the action with our Tour de France cycling vacations. With first-class professional support, a wealth of local knowledge and the best Trek bikes in the industry included in your price, we’ll ride the stages, watch the big attacks, visit the podiums, sip champagne at the finish, and meet the Lidl-Trek Team. Born from the world-renowned Trek Bikes, we are bike-lovers, fellow travelers, hospitality maestros, but most importantly we understand what a cycling vacation of a lifetime means to you.

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6 Great Bike Trips for Tour de France Fans

From big-mileage rides to super-close VIP views of race action, these trips offer huge perks for any Tour fan

Touring the Tour

One of the world’s greatest sporting spectacles, the Tour de France is a must-see event for any cyclist, race fan or not. What Ernest Hemingway famously called a “moveable feast” is part bike race, part carnival, and 100-percent fun. 

But the Tour’s popularity, helped by the largely free roadside access to watching it, means planning your own spectating adventure can be a bit daunting. What roads to ride, and when? Where are the best viewing locations, and in which of them do you actually have a chance at carving out space to stand? Nothing puts the damper on a great trip like getting lost on Pyrenean backroads, or stuck in a traffic jam of race fans ten miles from the course and missing a stage. 

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That’s what makes cycling tour operators so helpful. These six trip packages offer—and ensure—six remarkably different Tour experiences. Including the vicarious thrill of riding your own Tour de France stage, the chance to tick off the biggest climbs in the Pyrenees , and a relaxed Provençal idyll, you can get as close to (or as far from) the race as you wish.

Note: All prices are calculated per person, double occupancy. As of press time, all trips still have availability, but are booking up. Most trip operators offer non-riding itineraries or options for couples where one does not ride, but inquire for specifics.

The Mileage Bacchanal

Operator: inGamba Trip: Provence and Le Tour with Eros Poli ($8,250) Dates: July 10–16

About the only thing that inGamba (Italian for “in the know”) takes more seriously than food and great hotels is getting tons of time on the bike. That’s the focus for this extravaganza of fantastic restaurants and sumptuous hotels linked by big stretches of riding (with daily post-ride massages to keep you rolling strong).

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The riding is paired with just enough stage-watching to make it a genuine Tour de France trip. Highlights include exploring twisty ribbons of pavement in the gorges of the Cavalon river, two ascents of the famed Mont Ventoux , and roadside viewing of the TdF’s Ventoux stage as well as the next day’s individual time trial. Your guide? None other than ex-pro Eros Poli, the 1994 Ventoux stage winner.

And don’t worry about bringing a bike. The trip cost includes use of a Pinarello Dogma F8 equipped with SRAM’s new wireless electronic Red eTap group, and full mechanical support.

Info: ingamba.pro

The Replica Stage

Operator: Trek Travel Trip: Etape du Tour ($4,700) Dates : July 6–11

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to ride a full stage of the Tour de France, this is your trip. Trek Travel is an official Tour-recognized outfitter, meaning you get guaranteed entry to l’Etape du Tour, a fully supported gran fondo that traces the 146-km route of Stage 20, which takes in some of the most fearsome passes in the Alps, like the Col de Colombiere, Col de la Ramaz and the Col de Joux Plane.

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Your l’Etape attempt is the culmination of a full week of riding out of Annecy, the gorgeous lakefront town at the foot of the Haute Alpes region. The Tour itself will be in a different region of France during this trip, so your viewing is limited to live TV—but if you want a sense of what it’s like to actually ride the Tour, look no further.

Info: trektravel.com

The Grandest Grand Depart

Operator: Custom Getaways Trip: White Jersey Grand Depart ($3,300) Dates: June 30–July 6

The finish of the Tour de France is a superb event of course, but allow us to make a case for visiting the Grand Depart, the first few stages. On this trip from Tour-accredited operator Custom Getaways, you’ll get an intimate view of the race itself along with beautiful rides along the Normandy coast.

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A ticket to the official team presentation? Check. A ride to and tour of the majestic Mont Saint Michel monastery that becomes an island at high tide? Check. An emotional ride to D-Day site Utah Beach, along the race route, on the same day as Stage 1, with VIP viewing of the sprint finish? Triple check.

If you’re a Tour superfan, this trip gets you closer to the race on more occasions than almost any other.

Info:  customgetaways.com

The Alpine Odyssey

Operator: Discover France Trip: Alps Week ($3,300) Dates: July 19–24

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Come prepared to climb hills on this alpine adventure. The Col des Aravis, le Grand Bornand, Colombiere, Joux Plane, Mont Blanc: You’ll tick them all off during the trip's rides, which are deceptively hard for their length (as little as thirty miles). But you’ll also get three chances to watch the race during pivotal stages, with VIP viewing access for two of the ride days. On the Mont Blanc stage, you’ll pedal across the finish line and get a chance to snap a selfie on the podium.

Info: discoverfrance.com

The Pyrenean Challenge

Operator: Thomson Tours  Trip: KOM Challenge – The Pyrenees & Mont Ventoux ($4,500) Dates: July 7–15

After this trip, you’ll practically be ready to guide rides in the Pyrenees yourself. Over nine days, you’ll ride 337 miles and climb 13 of the most renowned passes in this rugged mountain chain bordering Spain, plus the Giant of Provence: Mont Ventoux (optional additions pad the totals to 413 miles and 17 Pyrenean climbs).

You’ll also get the chance to see three Tour stages live, including the exciting summit finish on Mt. Ventoux. Thomson advance teams set up viewing areas with big-screen TVs and live coverage, so you won’t miss a thing.

Every trip includes small ride groups (fewer than ten) with at least one ride leader and sag van per group, so you’re always taken care of. Thomson offers itineraries for non-riding companions as well, with the same VIP viewing opportunities mixed with town visits and cultural activities. Don’t want the hassle of bringing your bike? Rent a Bianchi Infinito CV ($500 additional).

Info: thomsonbiketours.com

The DIY Option

Operator: Randonnée Tours  Trip: Provence Cycling 6 Days (From $1,360) Dates: Custom

Not everyone wants the set schedule of a package tour. And some folks feel comfortable exploring on their own without guides, but still want to ensure quality accomodations and good ride recommendations. This self-guided option from Randonnée is perfect for these fans, with six days of at-your-pace travel with cultural outings (like a tour of the ruins in gorgeous Vaison-la-Romaine) and vineyard tours in the famed Chateauneuf-du-Pape region mixed into rides of varying length and difficulty with extra loop options, all clearly laid out with detailed directions, physical maps and GPS file download options.

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Randonnée owner Robbin McKinney guided trips for a major tour operator for 18 years and is intimately familiar with the area. Ride distances are about 50 km per day, with shorter cutoffs and longer options.

Three accommodation options fit almost any budget and range, from intimate B&Bs like the five-room l’Evêché in Vaison-la-Romaine to luxury hotels like the Romarins, in the heart of picturesque Gordes. (Rooms are not pre-booked, and July is always a busy month for France even without the Tour, so reserving early is recommended.)

Because it’s self-guided, you’ll be on your own for any Tour-watching excursions. Bear in mind that course access can be difficult on race day, and you may need to park and walk or ride from a slight distance. For starts and finishes, make sure to leave plenty of time—arrive several hours early.

Info: randonneetours.com

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Tour de France bikes 2024: who’s riding what?

All the bikes and tech on display at the 2024 Tour De France

Paul Norman

The 2024 Tour de France starts on 29 June in Florence, making a loop through Cesenatico, home of 1998 winner Marco Pantani before heading to France.

This year’s route is unusual, looping anticlockwise past Paris before crossing the Pyrenees and finishing after 3,493km in Nice.

There are two time trials – 25.3km on stage 7 in Burgundy and the final 33.7km stage from Monaco to Nice, which will see the riders on their fast, specialist equipment. 

As usual, there’s some very flashy tech on show throughout the race and we can expect more to be announced in the run-up to the Grand Depart. This will probably include Trek’s new skinny-tubed Madone look-alike, the unreleased updated Pinarello Dogma F and the refreshed Canyon Aeroad .

More will certainly be unearthed by the sharp-eyed tech nerds at BikeRadar as the race proceeds.

Read on for a complete list of the bikes in this year’s Tour de France, along with the components they’re fitted with and our pick of some of the new bikes and tech to keep an eye out for.

Tour de France 2024 bike brands

The 2024 Tour de France peloton consists of 22 teams of eight, making 176 riders in total.

The 18 WorldTour squads receive an automatic invitation to compete, while four second-tier Pro Continental teams receive a wildcard invitation. Between them, 19 bike brands are represented. 

New brands this year are ENVE with its Melee, which costs over £10,000 in a consumer build with Ultegra. This is ridden by Team TotalEnergies.

Van Rysel's £9,000 RCR Pro bike – the most affordable in the pro peloton – is used by Decathlon-AG2R. 

A notable leaver is Lapierre, which had been a feature of top-level men’s cycling for 22 years. Its place as bike provider to the Groupama-FDJ team has been taken by Wilier, now one of three brands to sponsor two teams, along with Specialized and Canyon.

Lotto-Dstny has changed from Ridley to Orbea bikes this year.

Bike brands represented at the 2024 Tour de France:

• Bianchi: Arkéa-B&B Hotels
• Cannondale: EF Education-EasyPost
• Canyon: Alpecin-Deceuninck, Movistar Team
• Cervélo: Visma-Lease a Bike
• Colnago: UAE Team Emirates 
• Cube: Intermarché-Wanty
• Dare: Uno-X Mobility
• ENVE: Team TotalEnergies
• Factor: Israel-Premier Tech
• Giant: Team Jayco-AlUla
• Look: Cofidis
• Merida: Bahrain Victorious
• Pinarello: Ineos Grenadiers
• Orbea: Lotto-Dstny
• Scott: Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL
• Specialized: Bora-Hansgrohe, Soudal-QuickStep
• Trek: Lidl-Trek
• Van Rysel: Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale
• Wilier Triestina: Astana-Qazaqstan, Groupama-FDJ

What’s new in tech?

The all-rounder reigns.

While a few years ago, many teams had a separate aero bike for flat stages, then climbed on a lightweight bike when the road pointed uphill, most teams now have one bike for all stages. 

Lightweight bikes are now almost as aero as the aero bikes of a few years ago. In some cases, such as the Cannondale SuperSix, they're claimed to be more so.

With most pro bikes close to the 6.8kg UCI bike weight limit , there’s no reason to have a separate climbing bike, so one bike can now do it all.

No Campagnolo

Campagnolo has been a feature of the Tour for almost 100 years, but in the last few the number of teams using its groupsets has dwindled. Last year, there was one, this year there are none.  

That means all teams at the 2024 Tour de France will use Shimano Dura-Ace or the latest SRAM Red AXS groupset on their bikes. 

There are no wheels from Campagnolo or its Fulcrum companion brand either.  

Will Campagnolo return to the pro peloton? Time will tell, but for now, its momentum appears to be in gravel, with a new second-tier Ekar GT groupset joining the original Ekar in February.

1x will become even more important

The first outing of single-chainring only bikes on the race circuit a few years ago with Aqua Blue Sport ended unhappily, but 1x hasn’t died in the pro peloton.

Jonas Vingegaard rode a 1x bike on two road stages of last year’s Tour and there have been several other notable instances of riders using the tech – not least Primoz Roglič, when he won the penultimate-stage time trial at the 2023 Giro d’Italia to clinch the overall victory. 

Will 1x go mainstream at the Tour? For pro riders, a major issue is the potentially larger jumps between gear ratios than with a 2x setup.

The increasing number of sprockets available makes this less of a problem though, with 12-speed cassettes providing one- or two-tooth jumps between the most-used ratios.

Now, a new 13-speed SRAM Red XPLR groupset has been spotted on gravel bikes ridden at Unbound. Having 13 ratios to choose from could help to increase acceptance of 1x setups in the Tour, with their simplicity, aero benefits and lower weight making them attractive.

Riders will take risks with tyre choices

As with disc brakes, it’s taken a while for the pros to see the benefits of tubeless tyres . But almost all teams have now swapped to these from glued-on tubular.

While inopportune flats were a fact of life with tubs, the sealant in tubeless tyres provides some protection to help keep you riding. Wheel and bike changes with thru-axles have become much slicker too.

That looks to have led some riders to swap to lightweight time trial tyres in place of their sponsors’ standard road tyres at the 2023 Tour. At the expense of reduced puncture resistance, most time trial tyres are lighter and faster-rolling than their road equivalents. We expect more riders to follow suit this year.

Tour de France 2024 bikes

All 18 WorldTour teams ride the Tour de France and every one of them gets the pick of the best bikes from their sponsors’ ranges. That includes all teams using 12-speed wireless/semi-wireless electronic groupsets on their road bikes and a choice of top-spec carbon wheels.

The invited Pro Continental teams (Israel-Premier Tech, Lotto-Dstny, TotalEnergies, Uno-X Mobility) too are on top-spec bikes and equipment – there’s no second-best here.

Alpecin-Deceuninck (ADC)

• Bikes: Canyon Aeroad CFR / Speedmax CFR Disc (TT)
• Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace
• Wheels: Shimano
• Finishing kit: Canyon, Shimano, Vittoria, Selle Italia, Elite, Wahoo

Arkéa-B&B Hotels (ARK)

• Bikes: Bianchi Specialissima RC / Oltre RC / Aquila (TT)
• Wheels: Vision
• Finishing kit: Bianchi, Continental, Selle Italia, Elite, Wahoo

Astana-Qazaqstan (AST)

• Bikes: Wilier Triestina Filante SLR / 0 SLR / Turbine (TT)
• Finishing kit: Wilier, Look, Vittoria, Prologo, Tacx, Garmin

Bahrain Victorious (TBV)

• Bikes: Merida Scultura Disc Team / Reacto Disc Team / Time Warp (TT)
• Wheels: Vision Metron
• Finishing kit: FSA/Vision, Continental, Prologo, Elite, Garmin

Bora-Hansgrohe (BOH)

• Bikes: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 / Shiv (TT)
• Groupset: SRAM Red AXS
• Wheels: Roval
• Finishing kit: Roval, Specialized, Hammerhead

Cofidis (COF)

• Bikes: Look 795 Blade RS / 796 Monoblade RS (TT)
• Wheels: Corima
• Finishing kit: Look, SRM, Michelin, Selle Italia, Elite, Wahoo

Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale Team (DAT)

• Bikes: Van Rysel RCR Pro / XCR (TT)
• Wheels: Swiss Side Hadron 2 Ultimate
• Finishing kit: Deda, Look, Continental, Fizik, Elite, Wahoo

EF Education-EasyPost (EFE)

• Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 / SuperSlice (TT)
• Finishing kit: FSA/Vision, Wahoo Speedplay, Vittoria, Prologo, Elite, Wahoo

Groupama-FDJ (GFC)

• Bikes: Wilier Filante SLR / 0 SLR / Turbine (TT)
• Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace
• Finishing kit: Wilier, Continental, Prologo, Elite, Garmin

Ineos Grenadiers (IGD)

• Bikes: Pinarello Dogma F / Bolide (TT)
• Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace / Princeton CarbonWorks
• Finishing kit: MOST, Continental, Prologo, Elite, Garmin

Intermarché-Wanty (IWA)

• Bikes: Cube Litening C:68X Pro / Aerium (TT)
• Wheels: Newmen Advanced SL
• Finishing kit: Cube, Look, Continental, Prologo, Elite, CeramicSpeed, Bryton

Israel-Premier Tech (IPT)

• Bikes: Factor Ostro VAM / Hanzo (TT)
• Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace/FSA chainset
• Wheels: Black Inc
• Finishing kit: Black Inc, Rotor, Continental, Selle Italia, CeramicSpeed, SwissStop, Elite, Hammerhead

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• Bikes: Trek Émonda SLR / Madone SLR / Speed Concept (TT)
• Wheels: Bontrager Aeolus
• Finishing kit: Bontrager, Time, Pirelli, Wahoo

Lotto-Dstny (LTD)

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• Wheels: Oquo
• Finishing kit: Vision, Vittoria, Selle Italia, Tacx, Lizard Skins, Garmin

Movistar Team (MOV)

• Bikes: Canyon Aeroad CFR / Speedmax CF SLX (TT)
• Wheels: Zipp
• Finishing kit: Canyon, Time, Continental, Fizik, Lizard Skins, Garmin

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• Bikes: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 / Roubaix / Shiv (TT)
• Finishing kit: Roval, Specialized, CeramicSpeed, Tacx, Supercaz, Garmin

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• Bikes: Scott Foil RC / Plasma 5 (TT)
• Finishing kit: Syncros, Vittoria, Elite, Wahoo

Team Jayco-AlUla (JAY)

• Bikes: Giant Propel Advanced SL Disc / TCR Advanced SL Disc / Trinity Advanced Pro (TT)
• Wheels: Cadex 36, 42, 65
• Finishing kit: Cadex, Giant

Team Visma-Lease a Bike (TVL)

• Bikes: Cervélo R5 Disc / S5 / P5 (TT)
• Wheels: Reserve 52/63
• Finishing kit: Cervélo, Wahoo Speedplay, Vittoria, Fizik, Tacx, Garmin

TotalEnergies (TEN)

• Bikes: ENVE Melee / Specialized Shiv (TT)
• Wheels: ENVE
• Finishing kit: ENVE, Selle Italia, Continental, Tacx, Garmin

UAE Team Emirates (UAD)

• Bikes: Colnago V4Rs / TT1 (TT)
• Finishing kit: Colnago, Continental, Prologo, Elite, Wahoo

Uno-X Mobility (UXM)

• Bikes : Dare VSRu / TSRf (TT)
• Wheels: DT Swiss
• Finishing kit: Dare, Schwalbe, Pro, CeramicSpeed, Elite, Garmin

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Close up with the new Trek Madone: Mads Pedersen's Tour de France bike

We take a closer look at the Trek-Segafredo rider's steed as the eagerly anticipated Trek Madone 2023 is finally revealed in Copenhagen

Teased as the "ultimate race bike" in the build-up to its release, Trek finally unveiled the new Madone at the Tour de France with several new features.

The most striking aspect of the design is a new IsoFlow seat tube technology that replaces the previous model's IsoSpeed system. The seat tube splits and forks outward to join the seat stays, resulting in an almost diamond-shape hole below the seat which screams out for attention.

So we took a closer look at Trek-Segafredo rider Mads Pedersen 's new bike to get to grips with the new upgrades.

The IsoFlow system not only adds compliance for a smoother ride, says Trek, but also brings gains in aerodynamics and weight-saving.

In fact Trek says the new Madone is 60 seconds per hour faster than the previous generation thanks to its new aero frame alongside a redesigned integrated handlebar and stem. The hoods on the handlebar are 3cm narrower than the drops which Trek says allows for an improved, more aero rider position.

The new Madone will come with Bontrager's Aeolus RSL 51 carbon tubeless-ready wheelset, but Pedersen's bike was fitted with deeper 62mm rims in Copenhagen.

It was also equipped with SRAM's Red eTap AXS 12-speed groupset.

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Each rider of the women's and men's teams will be racing aboard a one-of-a-kind Project One ICON Trek Émonda or Madone

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When the 2023 Tour de France gets underway on Saturday, July 1, each rider of the Lidl-Trek squad (formerly knowns as Trek-Segafredo) will be rolling through France on a one-of-a-kind Project One Icon bicycle.

Trek today unveiled eight all-new Project One ICON paint schemes, made especially for the bike brand's professional men’s and women’s road teams but available for consumers worldwide. 

Trek says that each paint scheme is handcrafted using individualized paint processes that create organic designs and patterns that cannot be replicated. Therefore, no two Project One ICON frames are exactly the same. 

These new paint colors are available, made to order, on Trek’s Émonda SLR and Madone SLR framesets. 

All Project One ICON bikes are painted in-house at Trek's Wisconsin headquarters by the brand's "most experienced Project One artists."

"These bespoke designs are about more than colors that stand out: they're filled with texture, depth and mood," says Trek. 

Trek did not yet say which rider will be aboard what color; I guess we'll just have to tune in to the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift later in the month to find out.

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The all-new schemes:

Chroma Ultra-Iridescent (limited edition) 

Chroma Ultra-iridescent comes from years of trial, error, and combined artistic brainpower from Project One’s most sought-after master painters. It takes a certain level of skill and know-how to create a paint so radiant.

Chroma Diamond Flake (limited edition)

Millions upon millions of microscopic chrome flakes create a stunning scheme worthy of every display. No two diamonds are the same and with this limited-edition colorway, riders will have a dream bike that shines differently in every light. 

Real Smoke (Cerulean Mist, Red Smolder, and White Ash) 

Real Smoke is a hazy, hand-crafted paint scheme that uses fire as the main ingredient. Each frame catches smoke within its base paint layers for a design that never cools.

Crystalline (Blue Prismatic and Viper Frost)

These one-of-a-kind paint schemes are created organically by fusing together thousands of tiny crystals into lattices that sparkle in any light. Just like the natural phenomena they replicate, Crystalline bikes are like snowflakes — each one as unique as the next.

Team Tie Dye

This unique paint scheme in pro team colors complements the six additional Tie Dye options currently available through Project One that launched earlier this year.

Trek aren't the only bike brands unveiling special bikes at this year's Tour de France - so far we've also seen Lapierre's AI designed Xelius SL for Groupama-FDJ and Mark Cavendish's personalised Wilier Filante SLR.

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Originally from The Netherlands, she grew up a bike commuter and didn't find bike racing until her early twenties when living in Seattle, Washington. Strengthened by the many miles spent darting around Seattle's hilly streets on a steel single speed, Rook's progression in the sport was a quick one. As she competed at the elite level, her journalism career followed, and soon she became a full-time cycling journalist. She's now been a cycling journalist for 11 years. 

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The big bike tech news this week, other than all the goings on at the Tour de France , is a major Trek Madone revamp.

I spent quite a bit of time with the new frame which has gone on quite a diet while getting marginally faster, and what I loved about it was its do-it-all nature.

I reviewed the top-spec Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS , and, for the most part, that’s exactly what Lidl-Trek is using. Some of that is down to the fact that Trek is a title sponsor, but I have to believe some of it is down to how good that bike is in diverse conditions.

In terms of the specific builds, even those mirror the bike I reviewed. The latest SRAM Red AXS takes care of the groupset, including Time pedals , while the handlebar and stem is the same as the production bike. As I noted in the review, Trek narrows the hoods to make the rider more aero. Even most of the saddles are the Aeolus RS, the bottles are the aero bottle system, and the wheels are all the Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 shod with Pirelli P Zero Race RS rubber .

This bike belongs to Toms Skujiņš, a rider just as capable of making things happen at the likes of the FNLD GRVL as he is at the Tour de France. Interestingly, an episode of the Bobby & Jens podcast revealed he’s recognized more often in Colorado than he is in his home country of Latvia.

With pedals, a computer mount, and bottle cages, we found this bike to weigh in at 7.29 kg (16.1 pounds).

The only unusual detail as far as the build is the inclusion of a K-Edge outfront mount. This isn’t surprising given that K-Edge is a sponsor but it does mean there’s a new product coming soon. Although K-Edge makes excellent mount options, there isn’t currently a K-Edge mount available for the Gen 8 Trek Madone.

The other place that K-Edge shows up is some of the front chainrings. In my Tour De France tech predictions I discussed massive aero front chainrings paired with wide-range cassettes and that’s what you can see on some of the bikes. Up front is a SRAM 54T chainring — far from the largest TT chairings, but still plenty big —with a K-EDGE 1x Race W Chain Guide while outback there’s a 10-33T cassette.

Will we see Mads Pedersen winning a stage on this slimmed down Madone? Time will tell. In the meantime, you can buy this exact same bike down to the colorway from Trek.

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We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your bike tour in Tuscany, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR). The Florence airport is about three miles from the town center. You can take a taxi directly to the hotel (for approximately 20 euros) or a bus which departs hourly.

Rome and Milan also offer flight options. From Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO), you may take a direct train to Rome’s central station, Roma Termini. Follow the “Stazione/Railway Station” signs. Trains depart twice hourly. Tickets can be purchased at a Biglietteria office or from ticket machines. All tickets must be validated before getting on the train: do this by stamping your ticket at the yellow boxes near the platform. The ride takes 30 minutes. From Roma Termini, transfer to a train for Florence. The Eurostar trains depart frequently and are the quickest. The trip takes one and a half hours and costs between 44-62 euros one way per person. In Florence, taxis are available to take you to your hotel. Taxi service is available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to central Rome for approximately 50 euros.

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Palazzo Montebello (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 14, 50123 Florence, Italy) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. You’ll then shuttle 90 minutes to your lunch spot for your first taste of delicious Tuscan cuisine. After lunch, your guides will do a bike fitting to ensure your comfort on your Trek Domane this week, before you take your first spin through the countryside. Please have your first day’s riding gear handy and separate from your other luggage to facilitate the bike fitting and ride.

If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call your first hotel, Villa Curina Resort in Castelnuovo Berardenga (+39 0577 355630), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. You may take a taxi to the first night’s hotel for approximately 150 euros. The trip takes over an hour from the center of Florence.

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You will say farewell to your guides at 9:30 AM at the Palazzo Montebello in Florence, with a check-out time of 12:00 PM. Please make your own onward travel arrangements. The hotel is a 10-minute taxi to the Santa Maria Novella train station where trains connect to many European cities. Please do not book seats before 1:30 PM, allowing adequate connection time for any ongoing travel or possible traffic delays. The airport in Florence (FLR) is three miles from the city. You can reach it by train, taxi, or shuttle bus; please do not schedule a flight prior to 12:00 PM. Visit www.TrenItalia.com for train information.

Day 1 Enjoy a warm up ride through ancient olive groves!

Enjoy a warm up ride through ancient olive groves!

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Palazzo Montebello at 11:00 AM on the first day of your Tour de France bike tour in Tuscany. After a 90-minute shuttle, you will arrive at the historic Badia a Coltibuono, or "Abbey of the Good Harvest", for a delicious lunch with stunning views of the Chianti hills. Your Trek Travel guides will then familiarize you with your Trek bicycle, ensuring you have an excellent fit. A warmup ride takes you along picturesque, win... Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Palazzo Montebello at 11:00 AM on the first day of your Tour de France bike tour in Tuscany. After a 90-minute shuttle, you will arrive at the historic Badia a Coltibuono, or "Abbey of the Good Harvest", for a delicious lunch with stunning views of the Chianti hills. Your Trek Travel guides will then familiarize you with your Trek bicycle, ensuring you have an excellent fit. A warmup ride takes you along picturesque, winding roads through ancient olive groves, before you make your way to the elegant Villa Curina, originally a 16th-century hamlet nestled peacefully in the hills of Chianti, where you will be hosted for the next three nights. This evening, enjoy a warm welcome as we gather for drinks on the terrace overlooking Tuscan vineyards and discuss details of the exciting week ahead. Read More

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Welcome to Tuscany and enjoy a picturesque warm up ride

A warmup ride takes you along winding roads through ancient olive groves, before you make your way to your hotel, the elegant Villa Curina i... A warmup ride takes you along winding roads through ancient olive groves, before you make your way to your hotel, the elegant Villa Curina in the hills of Chianti. Read More

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Ride Option 1

TODAY'S RIDE:

Badia a Coltibuono to Villa Curina - Approximately 19 mi | 31 km and 1,640 ft | 500 m

Day 2 Wine tasting at Castello di Volpaia and an evening exploring Siena

Wine tasting at Castello di Volpaia and an evening exploring Siena

Slowly awaken to another perfect day in Tuscany! Today’s ride traverses the forested hills and olive groves of the celebrated Chianti region. Pedal through the village of Lecchi and enjoy an espresso with the locals before continuing up to Radda, the ancient capital of the League of Chianti. Take time to explore this vibrant village, filled with art galleries, gourmet food and wine shops—the perfect place to pick up some mementos to take home. Your midday destin... Slowly awaken to another perfect day in Tuscany! Today’s ride traverses the forested hills and olive groves of the celebrated Chianti region. Pedal through the village of Lecchi and enjoy an espresso with the locals before continuing up to Radda, the ancient capital of the League of Chianti. Take time to explore this vibrant village, filled with art galleries, gourmet food and wine shops—the perfect place to pick up some mementos to take home. Your midday destination is Castello di Volpaia, where the Mascheroni Stianti family personally welcomes you for a spectacular wine-paired lunch in their villa. Afterward, enjoy an exclusive visit of the castle’s cellars and olive oil press. From here, shuttle back to our hotel for a dip in the pool or hop back on your bike to return by way of rolling hills and scenic vineyards. This evening, we’ll shuttle into the medieval town of Siena where you'll learn the secrets of this historic city from our local guide and see the world-famous Duomo and the Piazza del Campo. Afterward, we´ll savor dinner at a typical trattoria and be sure to finish our fabulous day with a world-class gelato! Read More

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Discover the delights of medieval Siena

Experience the medieval town of Siena where you'll learn the secrets of this historic city from our local guide and see the world-famous Duo... Experience the medieval town of Siena where you'll learn the secrets of this historic city from our local guide and see the world-famous Duomo and the Piazza del Campo. Then, explore the beautiful cobbled streets on your own before choosing a trattoria for a delicious dinner. Read More

Villa Curina to Volpaia with Shuttle - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 3,363 ft | 1,025 m

Ride Option 2

SHORT OPTION:

Villa Curina to Radda with Shuttle - Approximately 19 mi | 36 km and 2,500 ft | 700 m

Ride Option 3

AVID OPTION:

Villa Curina to Volpaia Loop - Approximately 44 mi | 71 km and 5,050 ft | 1,540 m

Day 3 Discover the history of Castello di Brolio

Discover the history of Castello di Brolio

Following a relaxing breakfast, this morning you’ll cruise through the Chianti vineyards where you'll be rewarded by rich panoramic views of rolling, sun-drenched Tuscan hills. Choose to stop and explore the Castello di Brolio, the oldest castle and winery in the area, which has belonged to the Ricasoli family for nearly 800 years. Stop for an espresso at their Eroica Caffè, named after L’Eroica, the local cycling event on the strade bianche with conte... Following a relaxing breakfast, this morning you’ll cruise through the Chianti vineyards where you'll be rewarded by rich panoramic views of rolling, sun-drenched Tuscan hills. Choose to stop and explore the Castello di Brolio, the oldest castle and winery in the area, which has belonged to the Ricasoli family for nearly 800 years. Stop for an espresso at their Eroica Caffè, named after L’Eroica, the local cycling event on the strade bianche with contestants riding vintage bikes in full vintage regalia. Then choose to climb up into the hills to Monteluco, one of the highest points in Chianti, or continue on to the quaint village of Villa a Sesta, our lunch destination. Enjoy true Tuscan hospitality as you savor the cuisine of Osteria alla Villa, a small bistro that serves up fresh and creative dishes. This afternoon choose to bike back or jump on a short shuttle to the hotel for a dip in the pool or relax before we gather for a chef-inspired pizza dinner in the evening. Read More

Explore the Castello di Brolio

The oldest castle and winery in the area, which has belonged to the Ricasoli family for nearly 800 years. Stop for an espresso at their Eroi... The oldest castle and winery in the area, which has belonged to the Ricasoli family for nearly 800 years. Stop for an espresso at their Eroica Caffè, named after L’Eroica, the local cycling event on the strade bianche with contestants riding vintage bikes in full vintage regalia. Read More

Villa Curina to Castello di Brolio Loop - Approximately 40 mi | 64 km and 3,800 ft | 1,160 m

Villa Curina to Castello di Brolio with Shuttle - Approximately 22 mi | 36 km and 3,800 ft | 700 m

Villa Curina to Monteluco Loop - Approximately 52 mi | 83 km and 5,735 ft | 1,750 m

Day 4 Transfer to Florence and experience an exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event

Transfer to Florence and experience an exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event

Wake up to the anticipation of live race action in Florence as we head to this historic and picturesque city, gearing up for its first-ever Grand Depart in Italy! Rise early for a final spin through the scenic hills of Chianti, before we shuttle to Florence. This afternoon, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with Lidl-Trek. Join team representatives for a Q&A cocktail hour and, if race regulations permit, take a tour of the team bus while watching the m... Wake up to the anticipation of live race action in Florence as we head to this historic and picturesque city, gearing up for its first-ever Grand Depart in Italy! Rise early for a final spin through the scenic hills of Chianti, before we shuttle to Florence. This afternoon, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with Lidl-Trek. Join team representatives for a Q&A cocktail hour and, if race regulations permit, take a tour of the team bus while watching the mechanics prepare the pros' bikes. Soak in the excitement and afterward, check into our luxurious 4-star Palazzo Montebello in the heart of the city. Tonight, Florence is yours to discover and dine at the restaurant of your choice. Be sure to get some rest as we gear up for tomorrow’s first stage of the 2024 Tour de France! Read More

Palazzo Montebello

Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour

Enjoy an exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event

Join team representatives for a Q&A cocktail hour and, if race regulations permit, take a tour of the team bus while watching the mechanics ... Join team representatives for a Q&A cocktail hour and, if race regulations permit, take a tour of the team bus while watching the mechanics prepare the pros' bikes. Read More

Villa Curina Tuscan Loop - Approximately 19 mi | 31 km and 1,950 ft | 590 m

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Exclusive pro team Lidl-Trek event

Day 5 Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Florence

Official VIP Race access passes to the Grand Depart in Florence

This morning, we have a unique VIP experience at the Grand Depart of this year's Tour de France. With our exclusive VIP passes, we'll visit the official stage departure village. You can stroll through the village, and snap photos of the pros as they warm up to prepare for today's stage. Then, position yourself to watch the race's exciting start and cheer on the teams as they begin their journey from Florence to Emilio Romagne. They'll tackle a challenging route, rid... This morning, we have a unique VIP experience at the Grand Depart of this year's Tour de France. With our exclusive VIP passes, we'll visit the official stage departure village. You can stroll through the village, and snap photos of the pros as they warm up to prepare for today's stage. Then, position yourself to watch the race's exciting start and cheer on the teams as they begin their journey from Florence to Emilio Romagne. They'll tackle a challenging route, riding 125 miles and climbing over 12,000 feet through the Apennine mountains, ending in the coastal town of Rimini. After the riders have set off, if time allows, you'll take a spin around the outskirts of Florence. Your heart will race with excitement as you return to the bustling city center to watch the thrilling end of the sprint stage on TV at our hotel. Who will be the first rider to claim the coveted yellow jersey? Tonight, we'll all gather for a special gourmet dinner, surrounded by the camaraderie of new friends. As we raise our glasses, it'll be a celebration of an extraordinary and unforgettable week! Read More

Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner

With our exclusive VIP passes, we'll visit the official stage departure village. You can stroll through the village, and snap photos of the ... With our exclusive VIP passes, we'll visit the official stage departure village. You can stroll through the village, and snap photos of the pros as they warm up to prepare for today's stage. Then, position yourself to watch the race's exciting start and cheer on the teams as they begin their journey from Florence to Emilio Romagne Read More

Grand Depart Loop - Approximately 12 mi | 19 km and 666 ft | 203 m

TODAY'S RACE ACCESS:

TODAY'S TOUR STAGE:

Stage 1: Florence to Rimini

Day 6 Ciao!

After an amazing time together, your trip of a lifetime comes to a close. Choose to sleep in today or enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel as you reflect on the lasting memories you’ve made. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 9:30 AM at the Palazzo Montebello but you can enjoy a 12:00 PM checkout time. Please make your own onward travel arrangements to the airport, train station, or other destination of your choice.

Stage 2: Cesenatico to Bologna

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Activity Information

Activity Level: Level 3

Terrain: Hilly

The terrain is consistently hilly, with quiet, narrow, and winding roads. Many towns sit atop hills and, although the ascents are not exceptionally steep, they are often upwards of five kilometers long. Our Tour de France Tuscany Grand Depart pro race tour is best suited for our Type 3 Riders. Our Trek Travel guides can also easily accommodate Type 2 Riders, who seek less mileage or fewer uphills, with a boost in the van. For those eager to experience every mile but mindful of their physical limits, our electric bike option offers a comfortable and enjoyable solution. Type 4+ Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer.

Daily Average

28 miles | 45 kilometers

147 miles | 236 kilometers

2,840 feet | 865 meters

14,200 feet | 4,330 meters

On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the saddle. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip–please contact one of our Trip Consultants for more information. Expenses and/or related transportation to these activities may not be included in the trip price. Some non-riding options on this trip are:

• Explore the charming city of Florence or consider taking a walking tour
• Discover why Tuscan wines are so renowned during our private wine-tasting
• Visit historic Siena
• Relax by the beautiful pool at Villa Curina

We've got you covered on and off the bike! Our team of guides will always have one in the support vehicle and one on the bike, ready to fill up your water bottles, fix a flat tire, or give you a lift up the hill. They'll also give you the inside scoop on the best local spots. And when you're not riding, your guides are happy to help with anything you need - from massage appointments to finding that special local treat you've been craving.

• Fully guided and supported with two guides and one van minimum
• Up to three daily route options on a pre-loaded Garmin GPS
• Additional guides and vehicles added dependent upon guest count and trip logistics

Set peacefully in the countryside, surrounded by the verdant hills of Chianti and close to Siena, this charming hotel has it all, including rich sunset views; incredibly romantic, well-appointed and individually decorated rooms; a refined, elegant restaurant; and beautiful gardens that surround the entire property, all encompassed in a 16th century hamlet that has a long and rich history.

Set in the heart of Florence, Palazzo Montebello is a testament to comfort and history. This 18th-century boutique hotel is a moments walk from landmarks like Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo. Guests are treated to rooms adorned with rich fabrics, marble bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel boasts a gourmet restaurant with courtyard dining, an elegant cocktail bar with garden views, and premium amenities like feather quilts and Egyptian cotton linens. it’s the epitome of Florentine elegance.

Bikes & Gear

Trek Domane SL 7

Experiencing your cycling vacation of a lifetime is not complete without a world-class bike and the Trek Domane SL 7 Gen 4 is the best on the road. It raises the bar to deliver incredible endurance road bike comfort without sacrificing performance and features highly responsive disc brakes, road-smoothing IsoSpeed technology, and electronic shifting. This new bike is lighter than ever before, and carbon wheels are standard on every Domane SL 7 bike.

Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7

Upgrade your experience on the Domane+ SLR 7. It has everything you love in a road bike, with the extra boost to take you farther than ever before. With an ultra-lightweight design and a whisper quiet electric assist motor, this performance e-road bike will assist you on the climbs and enable you to venture further. So go ahead—take the long way. With Domane+ SLR 7, there’s always room for more distance and more fun! Upgrade to the Domane+ SLR 7 on this trip for $399 (3-6 day trips) or $599 (7+ day trips). Available in limited quantities. See specific trip dates for available bike options.

Trek Electric-Assist Verve+

Fun from the first pedal stroke, venture further on our Trek Verve+. With its low-step frame design, upright riding position, and the barely-there Bosch electric motor, the Verve+ has one goal: pure enjoyment. Designed for both comfort and adventure, get a boost up the hills when you need it with energy to spare.

Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.

Additional Gear

• Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
• Trek Travel Santini cycling socks to keep
• Lidl-Trek Pro Team Santini cycling kit to keep
• Trek Travel water bottles to keep
• Cinch sack day bag to keep
• Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer with pre-loaded routes
• Bontrager saddle*
• Bontrager helmet*
• Choice of Shimano SPD-SL road style pedals, Shimano SPD mountain style pedals, caged, or flat pedals*
• *For the most comfortable ride, we recommend you bring your own saddle. If you prefer, you can bring your own pedals and helmet on the trip and our guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
• Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights
• A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator

Trip Inclusions

• Five nights of accommodation at handpicked hotels
• Daily breakfast, four lunches, and four dinners
• Three social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres
• Trek Travel cycling jersey, water bottles, cinch sack day bag, and luggage tag
• Two experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
• Daily route support with both guides and our support van
• Ride With GPS Experience for your phone with daily itinerary and route navigation information

• Up to three daily route options on riding days
• Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
• Post-ride refreshments
• Electrolyte drink supplements
• OTE Energy Gels
• All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
• All luggage transfers and transportation during your trip
• A digital photo album of your trip
• Entrance fees for all activities, private tours, and events
• Exclusive Pro Team Access—get behind the scenes with Lidl-Trek
• Gratuities for all scheduled special events, restaurants, hotels, local guides, and transportation during your trip
• Private tours
• Entrance fees to all group events/activities
• All transportation during the trip, including private coaches

• Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
• Lodging before and after the trip
• Personal items purchased during the trip
• Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
• On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.
• Trip cancellation and travel protection are not included. We recommend adding travel protection to your trip. Go to our FAQs section for more information.

Guide Gratuities

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we recommend $420-$480 per guest. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

Additional Details

Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for your cycling vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

• The Trek Travel Race Trip Difference : As Lidl-Trek’s Official Hospitality Partner, Trek Travel will deliver you to the world’s biggest races like you’ve only dreamed, and you can ride a Trek Domane SL 7 Disc bike with us on the very same routes just hours before the pros. Learn about our Race Trip Difference.
• Our itineraries are created with the best information we have available to us at the time. Unforeseen events can affect the race, the race course, and this itinerary. Access to VIP areas and race viewings can require early morning starts, shuttles and delays in race traffic. The routes, timing, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides in order to maximize the trip experience.

Before and After Your Trip

Florence, Italy

Florence is the majestic heart of Renaissance art and intellect. Several days can be spent wandering the streets in the shadow of Brunelleschi’s Duomo and strolling beside the Arno. Along with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi gallery, a pillar of the Renaissance and Medici eras, merits a visit. Michelangeo’s David in the Galleria dell’Arte is not to be missed either. Keep in mind while exploring Florence that opening hours vary and are quite often inconsistent. Different museums are open on different days and lines can be very long. It’s worthwhile to pay a few extra euros and pre-book your tickets—this will enable you to bypass long lines of visitors at the entrances. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre- and post-trip hotel:

Where to Stay

The Palazzo Montebello is an elegant 5-star, boutique hotel located just 10 minutes walk from all the main monuments and points of interest in Florence. Take advantage of their concierge services to plan your stay in Florence to the last detail. Please note : This is also your first day meeting point and the second trip hotel in Florence. www.palazzomontebello.com/en/

Escape the bustle of the city in the immaculately restored 18th-century Villa Cora. An outstanding hotel offering superb facilities, impeccable service, and a best-of-both-worlds location, just a 15-minute walk or a quick shuttle bus to the Ponte Vecchio and downtown. The lovely rose-filled gardens and large pool are a calm, cool refuge after a busy day in central Florence. Enjoy a day at their luxurious spa, "Bené", take a cooking class, or simply enjoy a cocktail with skyline views of the city on the rooftop terrace. www.villacora.it

Number Nine

This brand new luxury boutique hotel is located in a noble Florentine residence and has been given individual design attention to all its 46 rooms. Enjoy the finest comfort and hospitality for the discerning, modern traveller while taking full advantage of its central location and savoring the heart and soul of Florence. www.FirenzeNumberNine.com

Packing and Weather

Summers in Tuscany tend to be hot with higher daytime temperatures (80-95ºF/27-35ºC) and evening temperatures 10 degrees cooler. Rain is always a possibility, however, so be prepared with wet-weather gear in order to best enjoy your vacation. View our Packing List

Ready to book?

To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space, bike, and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts vary for all Race, Cross Country, Special Edition, Ride Camp, Discover, and Self-Guided tours. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

What happens once I book?

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan and daily route guides.

Guaranteed to run

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Bike trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Discover, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

What if I have to cancel my trip?

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour.

Read our Cancellation Policy

Our Trip Consultants are available to assist and can answer your questions. Please call us at 866-464-8735.

Travel Protection

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us. Learn more about our Travel Protection

Travel Services

We've collaborated with a specialized travel agency committed to delivering tailored vacation planning, ensuring your entire Trek Travel journey is nothing short of unforgettable. Learn more about our Travel Services

Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Trek Travel guides are dedicated to making moments that last a lifetime, and we invite you to thank them with a trip gratuity. These are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this Pro Race trip, we recommend $420-$480 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow . But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

General FAQs

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to the most common questions that don't necessarily pertain to a specific trip. See FAQs

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Guaranteed trips.

Our trips are guaranteed to run once we have one confirmed booking on the trip.  Click here to view our full guarantee policy .

Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel trips with zero guests, therefore you must book with Trek Travel before making travel arrangements for the trip. We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your Trek Travel Trip. Select trips are not guaranteed.

Sold Out/Waitlist

This trip is currently sold out, but you may be added to the waitlist in the case of availability.

If a date is marked with Limited Availability, there are few spots left to book. We will secure additional rooms from our hotels before confirming your reservation.

Looking to travel with a small group? Ask our trip consultants about private trips and learn more .

What are your trip styles?

Classic - reserve:.

Savor the finer things as you relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations and wine, dine, and ride in some of the most unforgettable destinations around the world.

Classic - Signature:

Explore beautiful destinations by bike, enjoy extra inclusions, savor delicious local cuisine, and enjoy the perfect mix of accommodations.

Classic - Discovor:

Enjoy a casual cycling vacation with fantastic routes and comfortable accommodations.

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Self-Guided

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.

Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date? Call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735

What is the Difference?

Ultimate luxury:.

Savor some of the most spectacular, 5-star properties in the world. Exuding luxury and elegance, these one-of-a-kind accommodations offer the chance to rejuvenate at award-winning spas, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and more.

Enjoy luxurious accommodations handpicked for a refined experience. From signature spa treatments to delicious local cuisine, you’ll be more than provided for; you’ll be pampered.

These handpicked hotels provide relaxation and fun in a casual and comfortable environment. Delicious cuisine and great service mix perfectly for a memorable stay.

On select cycling vacations, you’ll stay at a mix of Explorer and Luxury hotels. Rest assured, no matter which hotel level you’re at, our trip designers carefully select every accommodation.

Road : 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Road : 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Road : 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Road : 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel:  4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Classic - Discover:

Single occupancy.

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself

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Mont Blanc Tours & Treks

Let the very best of the Alps unfurl with each step as you take in this iconic mountain’s awe-inspiring scenery. 

Sitting proudly as the highest mountain peak, not only in the Alps but in Western Europe as well, Mont Blanc is unmistakable. Beautifully covered in snow year-round, Mont Blanc (meaning ‘White Mountain’ in French) is the perfect hiking/trekking adventure for nature lovers with dazzling peaks and dizzying spires combining for unforgettable alpine views. Feel as though you’re on top of the world as you hike one of Europe’s most breathtaking long-distance walks , from admiring Mont Blanc’s iconic needles to marveling at the mirror-like surface of Lac Blanc on our Mont Blanc tours and treks.   

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Mont Blanc travel FAQs

How do i get to mont blanc.

There are a few ways to get to the stunning mountainous region of Mont Blanc, with the best one depending on where you travel from.

If you're from a country in the United Kingdom, catching a flight to Geneva Airport or Haute-Savoie Mont Blanc Airport and then driving the hour's drive to Mont Blanc is the quickest way to get there.

You can also catch a train from any major European city to Paris and then from Paris to Chamonix, which takes roughly 6 hours.

What is the weather like in Chamonix/Mont Blanc?

The climate in Chamonix is considered to be a humid, continental one, and its geographical location heavily influences the various weather patterns throughout the year.

The summer months of June, July, and August offer nice and warm weather with average temperatures ranging from approximately 68°F to 77°F.

The rainiest month out of the year is May, with the least rainy being February, coinciding with the average winter temperatures of around 25°F.

When is the best time to climb Mont Blanc?

The best time to climb Mont Blanc is during the months of June to September, when average temperatures are relatively nice and most days are without rain. However, this is also considered the 'peak climbing season', so be prepared to share the mountain with fellow hikers.

It's advised against climbing Mont Blanc during the harsh temperatures of winter as deep snow, and Arctic-like winds can create challenging and unsafe conditions.

What to pack for a trip to Mont Blanc

One of the most important things is to pack weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes that won't give you blisters.

You should also bring a day bag for your water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, phone and first aid items when you're on the trail.

What is the best way to see Mont Blanc?

One of the best ways to see Mont Blanc is to embark on a group tour with an experienced leader who'll expertly navigate the terrain and ensure you see as much of this spectacular region as possible. 

A trip like our  Mont Blanc Highlights  will ensure you get the chance to do a bit of hiking and explore the picturesque landscapes of nearby towns. 

You can also choose to hike the mountain by yourself or take a cable car up to the peak. 

Are Intrepid trips accessible for travelers with disabilities?

We are committed to making travel widely  accessible , regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

2022 Tour de France: Who are the Seven Americans Competing?

As the 2022 tour de france kicks off, here’s everything you need to know about the seven americans competing this year., by julia elbaba • published july 1, 2022.

The 2022 Tour de France is officially underway.

The event, known to be the world's "most prestigious and most difficult" race, includes seven determined Americans seeking the iconic Tour de France trophy and a cash prize of $528,000. 

The action, consisting of 176 riders from around the world, kicks off on Friday, July 1 with the Grand Depart in Copenhagen, Denmark and concludes on July 24.

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Americans competing in the different stages of the epic competition can be watched on Peacock and the NBC Sports app.

Here are the seven Americans competing in the 2022 Tour de France:

Sepp Kuss 

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Sepp Kuss is the American to watch.

Last year, the 27-year-old won stage 15 of the Tour de France, becoming the first American to win a stage of the event since Tyler Farrar, who won stage 3 in 2011.

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Making his third appearance at the prestigious event, Kuss has also won a stage of the Vuelta de España.

Kuss currently rides for Jumbo-Visma.

Neilson Powless

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Neilson Powless was the first US Native American to compete in the Tour de France. He is a member of the Oneida Indian Nation.

Now competing in his third Tour de France, the 25-year-old Powless won the 2021 San Sebastian Classic in Spain, becoming only the second American to achieve that.

Powless currently rides for EF Education-EasyPost.

Brandon McNulty

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Brandon McNulty is competing in his second Tour de France.

The 24-year-old’s first tour was in the 2022 Giro d'Italia where he finished 15th overall.

In 2021, he rode in the Tour de France, serving as a domestique for teammate and race winner Tadej Pogacar. A domestique is a rider who works to help and lead their team.

McNulty currently rides for UAE Team Emirates.

Joe Dombrowski 

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Although Joe Dombrowski has been around for a while, he is making his Tour de France debut this year. 

The 31-year-old won a stage in the 2021 Giro d'Italia and has made four appearances in the Vuelta de Espana.

Dombrowski currently rides for Astana Qazaqstan but has spent time with Team Emirates, Splitstream, Bontrager-Livestrong and Team Sky.

Matteo Jorgenson

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Matteo Jorgenson is also making his Tour de France debut and will ride in a support role for Spanish Movistar Team lead rider Enric Mas.

The 23-year-old has competed in one other tour in his young career -- the 2021 Giro d'Italia.

Kevin Vermaerke

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Kevin Vermaerke is making his Tour de France debut this year.

The 21-year-old has competed in two other tours, winning the ub-23 Liege-Bastogne-Liege and finishing fourth in the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Vermaerke currently rides for Team DSM.

Quinn Simmons

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Quinn Simmons is the youngest American competing at this year's Tour de France.

In 2021, the 21-year-old got himself in some trouble for actions he took on Twitter. In the incident, Simmons tweeted a black hand emoji and said "Buh-bye" in response to a cycling journalist who told supporters of former president Donald Trump to unfollow her.

Simmons was reinstated after issuing an apology and denying racist intent.

Simmons currently rides for Trek-Segafredo.

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