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Cyclosportives in France

The ‘Etape du Tour’ gets all the publicity, but is in fact only one of many mass-participation cycling events in Europe, and it’s certainly not the hardest. There are roughly 140 events held in different parts of France throughout the year. Like the Etape they are all timed circuits where ‘diplomas’ of Gold, Silver, and Bronze are awarded for specific time limits and age categories.

Unique in Character
Cyclosportives all share the same central theme but each one is unique in character and local charm. They are all brilliantly organised, with police escorts, mechanical assistance, food stops and even drugs testing, and local legends like Raymond Poullidor will wave you off as you try and stay upright amongst a melee of pumped-up cyclists. 		Cyclosportives
Cyclosportives

Flat routes, lumpy routes..
The routes can be anything between 140 and 240 kilometres, occasionally with two or three distance options in case you've had a few too many the night before. Sometimes flat, sometimes lumpy, but always fast, you will see and feel France from the seat of your pants. - this is bike racing continental style, and we guarantee you'll love it!
Always fast
Cyclosportives

Tea and Medals
The vocal locals will cheer you on as you charge through their villages, offering you anything from a spray from a hose to a glass of the red stuff. Occasionally you may even catch a glimpse of an ex-pro gliding effortlessly up one of the many ball-breaking climbs.

There's always plenty of banter between riders and international relations are done no harm as you work together to get a good time. And when eventually you finish, having dodged the wild boar and made a few new friends along the way, it's time for tea and medals.

Training weeks 2006
For 2006 we will offering trips to the following sportives. The dates are to be confirmed so please keep checking back for updates.
Date Event Profile Distance Difficulty Price  
7 - 10 Apr La Bernard Bourreau Rolling 155k ** £99  
4 - 7 May La Bossis Rolling 158k *** £299  
18 - 21 May La Pierre Jodet Rolling 173k *** £99  
1 - 4 June La Limousine Steep 180k ***** £299  
23 - 26 June L’ Ariégeoise Steep 161k ***** £350 UCI Golden Bike Series
12 - 21 Aug L’Auvernate Lumpy 157k **** £199  
25 - 28 Aug La Pascal Richard Steep 145k ***** £350 UCI Golden Bike Series
1 - 4 Sep L’Ecureuil Lumpy 170k **** £259  

UCI Golden Bike Series  UCI golden bike series race

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Cyclosportives

Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting - Steve McQueen
Please note, it is possible to enter these events FREE as part of a booked training week, or as priced for a fly-and-ride weekend. Prices start as low as £99/weekend specials where indicated. This includes entry, accommodation, food and wine, transport etc. The only thing you have to do is get here. For more information on theses events and the UCI Golden Bike series, please email info@velofrance.com
See and feel France
This is bike racing continental style, and we guarantee you'll love it!
Local Legends
The likes of Raymond Poullidor will wave you off as you try and stay upright amongst a melee of pumped-up cyclists.
Respect
Catch a glimpse of an ex-pro gliding effortlessly up one of the many ball-breaking climbs.
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