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The Italian and French Alps stages with the Premier Official Tour Operator
LIVE race-viewing of the key Alpine stages in Italy and France during the first week of the Tour de France. Witness the Tour LIVE on the Col du Galibier and enjoy VIP access to the Stage Finish in Turin. Ride the Colle del Nivolet – and of course Alpe d’Huez!
Thomson Tour de France K/QOM Challenges are the trips of choice for avid cyclists of all abilities looking for a unique blend of LIVE race-viewing and challenging riding.
Ride Alpe d’Huez, the Col du Galibier (from both sides), the Col de la Croix de Fer, the spectacular Lacets de Montvernier and one of our favorite climbs, the little-known Col du Sabot. You’ll also conquer what is generally considered the most beautiful climb in Europe (and one of the most challenging) – the mighty Colle del Nivolet in Piedmont!
Be there on the Col du Galibier to experience the Tour de France LIVE on this iconic climb. Mingle with pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village and Team Paddock at the start of Stage 5 in St Jean de Maurienne. Experience a memorable day in Turin with an official ride across the Finish Line before the peloton, a photo shoot on the Official Podium, then witness the Finish of Stage 3, LIVE from the Official VIP Lounge.
Paul Haveruk, USA — 2017
Ross Sly, Australia — 2019
Scott Odom, USA — 2023
Daily itineraries
Only with Thomson: a choice of 3 fully supported rides each day. With daily rides from 20km to 150km (12 miles to 90 miles), no matter your fitness level, we’ve got you covered!
Your partner doesn’t ride but is a Tour de France fan: no problem, our Non-riding Companion program features daily activities and Tour de France viewing for those who prefer not to ride.
Check out our Sport, Performance, Epic and Non-Riding Companion itineraries below.
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| 01 | Benvenuto a Torino! | Hotel NH Torino Lingotto |
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| 02 | Colle del Nivolet - the most beautiful climb in the Alps? | Hotel NH Torino Lingotto |
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| 02 | Colle del Nivolet - the most beautiful climb in the Alps? | Hotel NH Torino Lingotto |
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| 02 | Turin visit | Hotel NH Torino Lingotto |
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| 02 | Colle del Nivolet - the most beautiful climb in the Alps? | ||||
| 03 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish | Hotel NH Torino Lingotto |
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| 03 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish | Hotel NH Torino Lingotto |
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| 03 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish | Hotel NH Torino Lingotto |
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| 03 | Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish | ||||
| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the final climb to the Col du Galibier | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the final climb to the Col du Galibier | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the final climb to the Col du Galibier | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: Private Hospitality Marquee on the final climb to the Col du Galibier | ||||
| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access - OR - Ride the Col du Sabot | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access - OR - Ride the Col du Sabot | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village & Team Paddock access - OR - Quintessential Alps Ride | ||||
| 06 | 21 switchbacks to Alpe d'Huez | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 06 | 21 switchbacks to Alpe d'Huez | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 06 | Alpe d'Huez | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 06 | 21 switchbacks to Alpe d'Huez | ||||
| 07 | The iconic Col de la Croix de Fer | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 07 | Croix de Fer, Telegraphe and Galibier! | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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| 07 | Grenoble visit | Hotel Pic Blanc |
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Benvenuto a Torino!
Your trip starts at Milan Malpensa Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Torino.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride over the famous Colle della Maddalena. The Maddalena is the highest point in Torino and will be the highlight of the opening stage in this year’s Giro d’Italia.
Benvenuto a Torino!
Your trip starts at Milan Malpensa Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Torino.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride over the famous Colle della Maddalena. The Maddalena is the highest point in Torino and will be the highlight of the opening stage in this year’s Giro d’Italia.
Benvenuto a Torino!
Your trip starts at Milan Malpensa Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Torino.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride over the famous Colle della Maddalena. The Maddalena is the highest point in Torino and will be the highlight of the opening stage in this year’s Giro d’Italia.
Benvenuto a Torino!
Your trip starts at Milan Malpensa Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Torino. In the afternoon we’ll organise a visit to the Basilica Superga which sits high on a hill overlooking the city of Turin. Superga is one of the key symbols of the city and actually hosts the finish of the annual Milano-Torino bike race. Your partner will be riding their bike up here on Monday – so don’t mention just how steep the road is to get here.
Day 2
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Colle del Nivolet - the most beautiful climb in the Alps?
Our destination today is generally rated as the most beautiful paved climb in the Alps: the Colle de Nivolet! Not often do we get the oppotunity to ride this majestic climb but with the Tour de France finishing in nearby Turin tomorrow, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ride this gem of a climb.
From our hotel in downtown Turin we’ll have a transfer to Strambino where we’ll jump on the bikes and head out on this truly epic ride. From Strambino we take a little detour to include the magnificent Pian del Lupo climb which we last rode in 2019 during Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia. The descent from Pian del Lupo brings you back to the main Nivolet route, 52 km from the summit, with the final 18km being absolutely spectacular. Enjoy!
Colle del Nivolet - the most beautiful climb in the Alps?
Our destination today is generally rated as the most beautiful paved climb in the Alps: the Colle de Nivolet! Not often do we get the oppotunity to ride this majestic climb but with the Tour de France finishing in nearby Turin tomorrow, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ride this gem of a climb.
From our hotel in downtown Turin we’ll have a transfer to Pont Canavese where we’ll jump on the bikes and head out on this beautiful ride. The Nivolet summit lies 52km up the road with the final 18km being absolutely spectacular. Enjoy!
Colle del Nivolet - the most beautiful climb in the Alps?
Our destination today is generally rated as the most beautiful paved climb in the Alps: the Colle de Nivolet! Not often do we get the oppotunity to ride this majestic climb but with the Tour de France finishing in nearby Turin tomorrow, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ride this gem of a climb.
From our hotel in downtown Turin we’ll have a transfer to Strambino where we’ll jump on the bikes and head out on this truly epic ride. From Strambino we take a little detour to include the magnificent Pian del Lupo climb which we last rode in 2019 during Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia. The descent from Pian del Lupo brings you back to the main Nivolet route, 52 km from the summit, with the final 18km being absolutely spectacular. Enjoy!
Turin visit
Our cycling group head up to the high mountains, north of Turin, to take on one of the most challenging rides in Europe, the Colle de Nivolet! If you’d like to see this spectacular part of the Alps you’re welcome to jump in one of our support vans and encourage your partner to the top of this magnificent climb. Alternatively join your non-riding host on an organised tour of the many attractions the city of Turin has to offer, including the Egizio Museum, a wonderful museum dedicated to Egyption art and culture, the National Cinema Museum, and for you car-lovers, there’s the National Automobile Museum, recognised as one of the world’s top tech and science museums.
Day 3
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Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish
A unique opportunity today to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the Race Finish from the VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Turin.
Before the Stage Finish festivities you’ll enjoy a magnificent ride in the hills high above Turin with 4 categorised climbs on the agenda. The Cat. 2 Gran Madre climb is first up, followed by the magnificent climb to the Basilica in Superga where Primoz Roglič outsprinted Adam Yates for victory in the 2021 Milano-Torino race. Next up is the climb to Rivodora where young American rider Nielson Powless holds the KOM with a final climb to the Colle della Maddalena from the steep San Luca side before dropping down to Turin and the Stage 3 Finish Line!
Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish
A unique opportunity today to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the Race Finish from the VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Turin.
Before the Stage Finish festivities you’ll enjoy a magnificent ride in the hills high above Turin with 3 categorised climbs on the agenda. The Cat. 2 Gran Madre climb is first up, followed by the magnificent climb to the Basilica in Superga where Primoz Roglič outsprinted Adam Yates for victory in the 2021 Milano-Torino race. Next up is the climb to Rivodora where young American rider Nielson Powless holds the KOM before the final descent to Turin and the Stage 3 Finish Line!
Ride over the Finish Line, Podium Photo Op & LIVE VIP Race-Viewing of the Stage Finish
A unique opportunity today to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the Race Finish from the VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Turin.
Before the Stage Finish festivities you’ll enjoy a magnificent ride in the hills high above Turin with 4 categorised climbs on the agenda. The Cat. 2 Gran Madre climb is first up, followed by the magnificent climb to the Basilica in Superga where Primoz Roglič outsprinted Adam Yates for victory in the 2021 Milano-Torino race. Next up is the climb to Rivodora where young American rider Nielson Powless holds the KOM with a final climb to the Colle della Maddalena from the steep San Luca side before dropping down to Turin and the Stage 3 Finish Line!
Our cycling group will be riding across the Official Finish Line just a few hours before the peloton where you’ll be invited to join them for a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the Race Finish from the VIP Tribune at the Finish Line in Turin.
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Colle del Nivolet from Ceresole Reale |
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Colle del Nivolet from Locana |
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Basilica di Superga from Sassi |
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Gran Madre from Villa della Regina |
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Colle della Maddalena from San Felice |
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Basilica di Superga from Sassi |
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Rivodora from Sambuy |
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Colle della Maddalena from San Felice |
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Col du Lautaret from Serre Chevalier |
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Col du Galibier from Col du Lautaret |
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Col du Lautaret from Briançon |
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Col du Galibier from Col du Lautaret |
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Colle della Scala from Bardonnechia |
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Col du Galibier from Col du Lautaret |
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Vaujany from Le Verney |
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Col de Sabot from Allemont |
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Alpe d’Huez from Bourg d’Oisans Roundabout |
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Balcon d’Aunis from Bourg d’Oisans Roundabout |
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Mont de Lans from D1091 Junction |
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Col de la Croix de Fer from Le Verney |
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Col de la Croix de Fer from Le Verney |
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Lacets de Monvernier from Pontamafrey |
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Col du Telegraphe from St Michel de Maurienne |
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Climbs
Stage 1
Florence > Rimini
It’s rare for the Tour de France to start with more than 3,600 metres of climbing – in fact it’s never happened before! – and it’s also the first time that the race has visited the home city of Gino Bartali. The succession of hills in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna are likely to be the setting for an immediate and testing confrontation between the contenders for the title, particularly the climb into San Marino (7.1km at 4.8%), where the race will add a 13th name to its catalogue of foreign visits.
Stage 2
Cesenatico > Bologna
The passage across the Emilia-Romagna region is straightforward enough to begin with as it takes the peloton to Imola and its famous motor racing circuit. The final part of the stage, featuring the climb to the Sanctuary of San Luca (1.9km at 10.6%), the traditional finale of the Giro dell’Emilia, which will be tackled twice in the final 40km, offers fertile terrain for the peloton’s puncheurs.
Stage 3
Piacenza > Turin
The sprinters will have started the 2024 Tour with their teeth gritted, but now they’ll have something to sink them into with the finish in Turin. Prior to that, the peloton will pay a passing tribute to Fausto Coppi by heading through Tortone, where il campionissimo died. By that point, though, the sprinters’ domestiques will already be hard at work, their focus on ensuring a sprint finale. There’ll be little room for manoeuvre for the breakaway riders.
Stage 4
Pinerolo > Valloire
The race leaves Italy after a long climb to the resort of Sestrières, where Coppi triumphed in 1952, the border subsequently reached at the Col de Montgenèvre. Then, after ascending the Lautaret pass, the riders will tackle the 2,642-metre Galibier. This will be the first opportunity for the favourites to test themselves in the high mountains.
Stage 5
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne > Saint-Vulbas
The race’s temporary exit from the Alps will be made via Chambéry. Soon after, the peloton will be in La Bridoire, where the finish of the Classique des Alpes Juniors is regularly held. That’s a race for climbers, but they won’t get a look-in here as they head for Saint-Vulbas. After the Côte de l’Huis, tackled with 34km remaining, the wide roads beyond will be ideal for keeping a close eye on the breakaway riders. The winner’s bouquet looks destined to go to a sprinter.
Stage 6
Mâcon > Dijon
Fans of medieval architecture will be treated to aerial images of Cluny Abbey and much more. The breakaway will set off with the ambition of holding off the peloton’s pursuit though the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise, but the sprinters should have the last word on the 800-metre straight into the prefecture of the Côte-d’Or.
Stage 7
Nuits-Saint-Georges > Gevrey-Chambertin
Great wines for great riders! But before venturing into the heart of the vineyards, the time trial specialists will spend almost two-thirds of this time trial on forest roads. The climb of the Côte de Curtil-Vergy (1.6km at 6.1%), which comes in the final section, will test their tolerance to pain. On the face of it, there shouldn’t be any big gaps between the best riders, but who knows?
Stage 8
Semur-en-Auxois > Colombey-les-deux-Églises
Although no altitude records will be broken, the first two-thirds of this stage does feature five categorised climbs. The relentless ups and downs may put a strain on the legs at the point when the sprinters’ team-mates are starting to think about setting up a bunch finish. But the last three kilometres of the final straight, which rise slightly but steadily, could be the ideal place to bring the peloton back together.
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Dates and prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2024 | |||||||
June 29 to July 6 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $8,995
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USD $950 |
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Hotels
Hotel NH Torino Lingotto
The Hotel NH Torino Lingotto is located in the former FIAT car factory, redesigned by architect Renzo Piano. It's a unique building and Turin landmark and is located just 1km from the Finish Line of Stage 3 of the Tour de France and directly at the foot of the Superga and Colle della Maddalena iconic cycling climbs, making it the ideal location for easy access to the Stage Finish and to you the top cycling routes in the area. The hotel itself is quite stunning with the tropical Garden of Wonders dominating the center of the hotel.
Hotel Pic Blanc
Le Pic Blanc is the top hotel in Alpe d'Huez and over the years we've built a fantastic relationship with this much sought-after hotel, granting Thomson privileged access during the Tour de France. The restaurant and the rooms have incredible views of the high Alpine peaks just off to the south of the hotel. An indoor pool, spa, outside terrace and lounge bar make this a wonderful place to relax after a hard day's riding in the Alps!
Pick-up and Drop-off
Arrival
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Milan Malpensa Airport |
June 29 at 8:30am |
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Hotel Crowne Plaza Milan Malpensa Airport |
June 29 at 8:30am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Lyon St Exupery Airport |
July 6 at 10:00am |
What's included
| What's Included | What's Not Included |
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
Merchandising
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the rides
Merchandising
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Rental bikes
Felt FR Advanced
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Frame
Felt FR Advanced
Groupset
2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed
Weight
7.7kg (size 53)
Wheels
Reynolds AR46 DB Custom
Chainrings
48x35
Cassette
10-33
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Rental Fee
USD $550
Guest Experience
Elevate your riding experience to new heights as you conquer legendary ascents that have tested the mettle of cycling's elite. Picture yourself pedaling through panoramic vistas, tackling hairpin turns and steep gradients, all while astride top-tier bikes meticulously fine-tuned by professional mechanics. With a support crew unparalleled in their dedication, every mile becomes a triumph, every summit a personal victory. Fulfill your lifetime riding goals and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of the pro peloton, where the passion for cycling meets the grandeur of the mountains. This isn't just a trip—it's a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and ride the same paths as cycling legends.
VIP Experience
Embark on the ultimate cycling pilgrimage with our exclusive VIP trip to witness the Tour de France in unparalleled style. Immerse yourself in the thrilling energy of the race with spectacular access to the start and finish lines, as well as prime vantage points along major climbs like the legendary Col du Tourmalet and the Col du Galibier. Rub shoulders with cycling royalty as you meet the pro riders up close, savoring the electrifying atmosphere of the world's greatest cycling event. Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our VIP areas, where the finest champagne and cuisine await you. Experience the Tour like never before – you'll be as close to the pros as a Directeur Sportif, creating memories to last a lifetime. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, meticulously supported by the Thomson team, and elevate your passion for cycling to new heights.
Legendary Climbs
Get ready to ride your way into cycling history! Join us on an exhilarating adventure that puts your climbing skills to the ultimate test along the legendary routes of the Tour de France. Channel your inner pro cyclist as you conquer iconic climbs such as the formidable Tourmalet and the breathtaking Galibier. Feel the rush of ascending these famed Cols, surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes that have witnessed cycling greatness. This isn't just a ride; it's a chance to immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of professional cycling, supported by a dedicated team ensuring you tackle each ascent like a champion. Grab your bike, bring your determination, and let's ascend to new heights together!
2024 TDF K/QOM Challenge – Italian & French Alps
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