A truly amazing experience, the rides were unbelievable, the vantage points were unbeatable, and your staff was second to none.  I've been with other tour companies but would only come back to Thomson Bike Tours.

Chad Macy – MN :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

This was a FANTASTIC trip that exceeded my expectations.  I'm giving up my crack habit to become a Thomson Touroid. As the great governor of California, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, once said  - I'll be back?

Michael Berry – NC :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

I went into this trip with extremely high expectations and I can honestly say that they were all met.

Jonathan Kiser – NC :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

The rides were amazing, the race viewing vantage points superb, the logistics spot-on, and your staff is the best out there! I can't imagine what you could do to make it any better. Bravo TBT!!

Duncan Chapman – NC :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

I knew I had made the right choice of tour company when all throughout the week we passed people from other tours I had researched. They always seemed to be wrestling with oversized maps erupting from their cumbersome utterly non-aero bike boxes and generally not enjoying the experience of small bakeries and quiet back roads.  I continually felt grateful that I had chosen Thomson Bike Tours.  The rides were incredible; challenging and breath taking with ample room to do less if you wanted.  The TDF viewing with LIVE satellite TV and unparalleled vantage points is second to none.

Abigail Lufkin – CA :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

I was incredibly impressed w/ all aspects of the trip. The logistics, organization, riding, and support were perfectly executed.  I also really enjoyed all the support staff. What a great group of people to hang out and ride with.  This was my first trip of this kind and I really didn't know what to expect.  I came home w/ the most satisfied feeling. I'm already looking forward to the next trip w/ you all.

Brad Eismann – CA :: 2007 Trans-Pyrenees Trip

Peter, you and your team continue to set the bar for performance bike trips. Your ability to combine a challenging ride with a relaxed, fun atmosphere, takes the stress out of tackling the World's most famous climbs. Can't wait to see what you come up with for next year.

Guy Asaro – CA :: 2007 Trans-Pyrenees Trip

The Trans-Pyrenees challenge is seven days of the most amazing epic rides - through some of the most stunning scenery in world, filled with history, comraderie and the climbs, oh the climbs! I have raced all over the world and the Trans-Pyrenees challenge is more fulfilling than I ever could have imagined. You just have to experience it yourself!

Ken Hayes – GA :: 2007 Trans-Pyrenees Trip

This is my second time going with Thomson Bike Tours and yet again they have delivered the goods. Great trip, great food and of course the staff were execellent. What more do I need to say!

Brooke Nelson – Australia :: 2007 King of the Mountains > Giro d'Italia Trip

Peter - you're a legend with a great product that meets the needs of the lover of cycling. Surely the only bike tour which can have an inch of snow on my handlebars while keeping a smile on my face!!!

Alex Marshall – Australia :: 2007 King of the Mountains > Giro d'Italia Trip

This was the first multi-day bike tour I have participated in, as I usually plan my own trip. I had a great experience riding in the Dolomites with Thomson Bike Tours, and would not hesitate to book another trip with them!

Laura Jump – CA :: 2007 King of the Mountains > Giro d'Italia Trip

My second trip with Thomson Bike Tours did not disappoint! Most cycling at best value for those who like to ride hard in the mountains.

Don Taber – CA :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

I thought it was great.  It was exactly as described in the web site, which is a rarity these days.  I thought the organization was tremendous, the great planning showed, and it lived up to its designation as a performance trip.  Peter was a tremendous leader, and I thought Andy was great as a ride leader.

Robert Friedman – NJ :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

Fantastic!  It was amazing.  I had researched cycling companies for 6 months prior to booking with Thomson and I was not disappointed.  When I go back to Europe for another bike tour, I will go with Thomson Bike Tours.

Spencer deBry – UT :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

Awesome!  Great staff, support, well planned, and the best race veiwings.  It is pretty incredible how much riding you can get in just a week.  We will be back.

Sarah Patz – CA :: 2007 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

The Trans Pyrenees trip was fantastic.  The routing was great, no busy roads, quaint towns and hotels each night - all off the beaten path.   Definitely not a trip of a life time, as I'd like to do the ride and trip many more times!

Hans Littooy – CA :: 2007 Trans-Pyrenees Trip

This trip was one of the most challenging, rewarding, and life affirming things I've done! To experience the epic climbs of the Giro and see the race up close was fantastic. I'd do it again in a second; in fact will likely be back for either spring training or Pyrennes trip next year! I've recommended the trips to friends.

Michael Dunn – NY :: 2006 King of the Mountains > Giro d'Italia Trip

Only two words can describe the trip for me and the last one is Perfect. You can use your imagination on the first one.....

Chuck Luddeke – NC :: 2006 King of the Mountains > Giro d'Italia Trip

The trip was an incredible experience. Wow-just eat,sleep,ride, laugh and meet great people while enjoying beautiful scenery. Peter was a master of knowing people's limits and encouraging them to just go a bit beyond their comfort zone which created a great feeling of satisfaction. I would do it again in a heart beat and have recommended Thomson to many friends with great enthusiasm. ciao for now...

Cindy Dunn – NY :: 2006 King of the Mountains > Giro d'Italia Trip

The Italy trip was the most incredible physical and mental experience that I have been through. We rode almost 450+ miles and climbed more than 50,000 feet of vertical. The days were a true test of will and belief in doing what on the surface might not seem possible. I thought about the "embrace the pain" philosophy a lot during the week. It truly helped me through some interesting times. What was really amazing was the need for complete immersion in this endeavor every day. I did everything I could to just be able to call home each day. All else was put on hold - there was no available emotional nor psychic time to do anything else. I actually feel like I will be forever different because of this trip. My confidence in doing what was previously not possible has gone up just because of this week. In addition, the tour group was phenomenal, the scenery maybe the most beautiful I have ever seen and the camaraderie with the other riders quite special. So, all in all a most amazing time and a truly memorable experience!

Joe Gagnon – NY :: 2006 King of the Mountains > Giro d'Italia Trip

I enjoyed the trip so much in 2005, I did it again in 2006. It was equally as good the second time. Peter and his team know how to cater to serious cyclists who enjoy a high quality trip. I highly recommend it.

Jim Cracraft – CT :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

If you want to ride a bike with a bakset and a bell on it, stay at home. If you want the challenge and the rewards the spectacular French Alps have to offer, get ready. If you want a touring company that has you covered with attentive sag support, dedicated bike mechanics and all the logistical support necessary for you to just get on your bike and ride, there's no mistake about it, choose Thomson Bike Tours.

Chris Liberto – TN :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

Dear Peter and staff,
I'm sorry, I lied!!!!! Last year I told you the Loire venture was "the trip of a lifetime". Well, now it comes in second. The Alps were everything and more than I ever dreamed. The scenery, the sounds, the smells and yes even the crashes utitilized and stimulated all my senses while the biking did a job on my hunger and thirst. Being a "young lad" from Wisconsin I never could have prepared myself for the mountains yet somehow I was able to keep going and the inner satisfaction you get at the top of those mountains was amazing. It was the most physically challenging thing I have ever done but also the most rewarding. As always the support crew was fantastic. The laughs were plentiful and even as I write a smile comes to my face. The memories are plentiful and will never dwindle. In the end though as Paul quotes Lance, "it's not about the bike". It's so true. It's really about people. Those you meet for a second, for an hour, for a week, and some perhaps you'll continue to meet for a lifetime. Thanks!!!!!!

Paul Elbing – WI :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

Your planning and organization of the trip was suberb. The rides were epic. I throughly enjoyed myself, and will try to do more trips with you whenever I can.

Kenneth Salzberg – MN :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

This trip exceeded my expectations for logistics, riding, access to the TDF, lodging and overall value. If you like to go fast downhill, this trip will provide you with enough downhills to last a lifetime.

Ivan Beltran – CA :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

Professional, superbly organized. Paid to have Thomson Bike Tours handle the logistics and they delivered in every way. I was able to simply enjoy the riding and the views.

Vinny Buffenmyer – Norway :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

This was my first cycling vacation and I found that despite the variety in age and ability (though not corresponding!), everybody was able to structure the right amount and intensity of riding into their trip. Peter was a terrific group leader and inspired everyone to ride to their personal best. The race vantage points were well chosen and comfortable, and the support staff was very friendly and relaxed. I strongly recommend Thomson Bike Tours and am looking forward to the next trip! Thanks!

Adam Schildge – NY :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

The Thomson Bike Tours Pyrenees ride was exceptional. It was some of the most enjoyable riding I've ever done. The support staff was great. I would and have recommended this trip to my friends.

Paul Evans – MD :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

This trip was perfect. The right balance of riding, TDF viewing, sightseeing, socializing, cost. Everything worked liked a Swiss watch!

Hervey Townsend – CT :: 2006 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

Truly the trip of a lifetime. I don't think we'll ever top this experience. The biking, hotels, meals and off-bike activities were brilliant. Peter and his team work hard to make it perfect and they succeed! Thanks Peter!

Tim & LuAnne Green – WI :: 2005 Best of Tuscany Trip

Fantastic Trip!!! More than expected !!! Time of my life !!!

Chris Liberto – TN :: 2005 Best of Tuscany Trip

A great experience. Great rides, good hotels, excellent guides. A small group gave it a real personal touch

Terry Clark – England :: 2005 Classic Cols Trip

All in all, it was truly the best week of bicycle riding I can even imagine, and I highly recommend the Thomson Bike Tours group. With this week behind me, I feel my riding and my perspective of riding has changed for the better. It truly is what life is made for. I’m already planning next year’s trip with Thomson Bike Tours - this time to the Italian Alps, and the Giro d’Italia

Brad Cooley – NC :: 2005 Classic Cols Trip

Excellent trip - our best vacation. Staff and guests were great folks. The lodging, meals and locations were excellent

Jeff & Seana Stong - WA :: 2005 Loire Valley Trip

We want to thank you for everything that you did every day to make our trip a transforming experience. And I'm not exaggerating, it truly was life changing! We can't thank you enough for the fun times, the friendship, the cycling coaching, the great food, the superb wine, and the beautiful experience that was our vacation. Seeing the Tour de France was all we expected and more, but cycling through the Loire was in many ways even better. It introduced us to a quality of life that was so much more rich, and we're now doing our best to turn off CNN, choose fresher food, and spend more time cycling!

John & Sally Gentille - MD :: 2005 Loire Valley Trip

Dear Peter and Paul. I wanted to let you both know that this trip for me was a trip of a lifetime and THE BEST EVER. You run a very top-notch tour and it ran very smoothly. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know both of you and especially took pleasure in the chats we had at night in the outdoor cafes. Your support crew was also great and I would love to be part of it sometime-if you ever need a physician support person let me know!!!! Thanks again for an awesome trip

Paul Elbing - WI :: 2005 Loire Valley Trip

It was great to have different groups for different levels. I think most of us enjoyed the rides so much that they could have been longer. Just the best, I want to come back as a ride leader and do it every year! Just riding along in those beautiful fields of wheat and sunflowers on un-crowded roads...thinking to myself ‘this is as good as it gets, take it all in’.

Kelly Cammack – WA :: 2005 Loire Valley Trip

I loved the trip. It felt like I was a 17 yr-old stage racer again. Peter, Paul and the rest were terrific. The rides are the highlight. I would highly recommend it.

Dean Georgaris – CA :: 2005 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

Very enjoyable trip and I hope to come with Thomson Bike Tours again! Spain was all that was promised for the eyes and the stomach. Climbing the Tourmalet was a dream come true

Neal Thomas – Tempe, AZ :: 2005 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

A fabulous trip, better than I had imagined. Can't wait to do it again!

Jim Cracraft – Stamford, CT :: 2005 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

The trip was everything I hoped it would be. Everyone was friendly, the food was awesome and I learned a lot about riding from Paul! And best of all, I got to see history in the making by seeing the Discovery Channel team and Lance! I plan to come back every other year!

Mike Truitt – Bishopville, MD :: 2005 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

A wonderfully challenging and balls out bike experience. I have never seen anything like it in my life and I hope to see it again someday. A lifetime highlight!

Don Fisher – Willmar, MN :: 2005 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

It was truly a trip of a life time for me. I think about it almost every day and still enjoy the thoughts almost as much as the trip. The staff was perfect and provided great support and felt like one of the gang. Thanks to all for making the trip so much fun

Thom Woller - NC :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

I have to do it again in the future

Darrell Simpkins - NC :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

Excellent trip because of the group selection and the focus of the leaders on cycling

Ron Kendig - MS :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

We hope to do it again (or the Giro) next year. I can't tell you what an amazing experience it was. Thank you all for all of your hard work to make it possible

Channing Tassone - WI :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

It was a great trip, overall, excellent. One that will be a wonderful memory for many years

Linda & Larry Trogdon - NC :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

Leadership, members of the team, support, getting us to the best Tour de France viewing was all great. Emphasis on safety was excellent. Ongoing pictures, emails/web usage was also great. Throughout the trip you all gave us the feeling that you really cared!

Stu Mechlin - IL :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Alps Trip

Can't say enough about every aspect of the trip. Hats off to Peter, Sebastian, and all the staff on making the memory of a lifetime. Save me a spot in Italy!!

Brad Cooley - NC :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

It was a lifetime highlight that I still daydream about

Dan Underkofler - CO :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

It was truly the trip of a lifetime for me. The cultures, the people, the views, the rides, the hotels, the food, and the staff were all wonderful

Duncan Chapman - NC :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

The rides were great. The long distances were perfect even if they looked scary on paper and Peter's maps/directions were great

Chris Gola - IL :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

Thanks for being flexible to the requests during the trip. The experience was one we shall always cherish. Loved meeting all the participants

Mary Lou Blacharski - CA :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

Peter it was a fantastic trip and experience. My wife and I will be seeing you again in the near future

Gerry & Suzanne Colligan - CT :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

The rides in the Pyrenees leading up to the Tour were the best part. Those rides were wonderful. Great scenery and villages. Great part of the world. Would like to do a week just riding the Pyrenees . It was quite a surprise to find out how nice a part of the world I really never heard of was

John Datsko - CT :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

The Performance group rides were exactly what I needed. It was great riding with Peter, I learned so much about descending, etc.

Brad Cooley - NC :: 2004 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

The trip was amazing, but it ruined the Tour de France for me because I don't think I can spend July in Chicago watching it on TV....I have to be there and experience it live every year now.

Chris Gola - IL :: 2003 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

I had an unbelievable time. I really enjoyed hanging out with everyone involved with this trip. I got to see some of Europe and ride unbelievable mountains, eat good food, and see Lance and the rest of the tour.

Mike Malone - NY :: 2003 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

Wonderful trip, Peter and Paul. I also want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to Francesc (mechanic) and Luisa. Their work made the trip so much more special. You have a great tour and I sincerely hope to be a part of it again in the future. I will be in the Performance group, however, and will get to the tops of those mountains.

Michael Marquardt - TX :: 2003 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

In general I can simply say that the trip was one of the best things I have ever done, What could be better than Francesc--clearly the best mechanic and 65 year-old cyclist possible, Luisa--clearly the best possible Mother hen and pal, Peter Thomson--clearly the most cheerful and charming cycling guide possible, Pedro--a driver of consumate skill, and Paul Rogen--concerned for everybody, and making it all happen with good times and cheer for all. I had a great time, and it could not have been better.

Allen Parsley - CA :: 2003 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip

On Thomson Bike Tours, Peter had us experience things we never imagined we would or could do. Peter Thomson was our host, guide, coach, pal and inspiration. We rode three great Pyrenean climbs of the 2002 Tour: Col d’Aubisque, Col du Tourmalet, and Le Plateau de Beille. We were right there to see Lance take the lead in the mountains - a lead he never relinquished. We also took beautiful rides through the Spanish and French countryside. The accommodations were terrific; including a night in a restored Thirteenth Century Spanish castle. Food and drink were great and there was plenty of it. Peter’s language skills in French and Spanish opened doors everywhere along the way. It was the trip of a lifetime.

Don Anderson - CT :: 2002 King of the Mountains > France Pyrenees Trip