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Don’t Miss Out – Campervans in France for 2012

Campervans for France/EU 2012 – limited availability If you are planning on Campervanning France in 2012, and have not yet booked, now is the time to be booking. Campervans are becoming like hens teeth, and this will only get worse the closer we get to the 2012 TDF. Limited Time! Get a Discount with Campervans.com Thanks to our [...]

Campervans for France/EU 2012 – limited availability If you are planning on Campervanning France in 2012, and have not yet booked, now is the time to be booking. Campervans are becoming like hens teeth, and this will only get worse the closer we get to the 2012 TDF. Limited Time! Get a Discount with Campervans.com Thanks to our [...]

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Booking a Campervan for France 2012: campervans getting scarce

Thanks to our friends at Campervans.com, we’ve been worded up that campervans in France are now very thin on the ground for 2012. Hi Tim, there is now limited availability to hire a van for the Tour de France….see the request we did yesterday: Pick Up Date/Time: 12 July 2012, 14:00 PM Drop Off Date/Time: 24 [...]

Thanks to our friends at Campervans.com, we’ve been worded up that campervans in France are now very thin on the ground for 2012. Hi Tim, there is now limited availability to hire a van for the Tour de France….see the request we did yesterday: Pick Up Date/Time: 12 July 2012, 14:00 PM Drop Off Date/Time: 24 [...]

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Etape 2012 Rumours – Les Deux Etapes Again!

We’re getting close to the Tour de France and Etape announcement dates and there are some interesting Etape 2012 rumours starting to circulate in line with the TDF itinerary. I originally heard from a well-placed source that one of the Etapes would be in the north of France on the cobblestones. However, the latest rumours I [...]

We’re getting close to the Tour de France and Etape announcement dates and there are some interesting Etape 2012 rumours starting to circulate in line with the TDF itinerary. I originally heard from a well-placed source that one of the Etapes would be in the north of France on the cobblestones. However, the latest rumours I [...]

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TDFTips News – Name Change and New Functionality

Some big news for tdftips today. Tdftips was something I dreamt up after returning from my dream trip to France for the Tour and Etape in 2009. What started as a site with a few articles and one ebook aimed at helping people plan their own trip to France has quickly exploded into a [...]

Some big news for tdftips today. Tdftips was something I dreamt up after returning from my dream trip to France for the Tour and Etape in 2009. What started as a site with a few articles and one ebook aimed at helping people plan their own trip to France has quickly exploded into a [...]

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TDF Tips site update, Survey Thanks, TDF Tim update, Videos!

Here’s a short video I made for some lunchtime filler for Ollie, with some personal info for Kelly and others who wanted to hear about my plans for Etape and my 2011 trip. I hope it’s interesting! NOTE! My bib number is 1060! Come say hi – look for a polka dot helmet, Black [...]

Here’s a short video I made for some lunchtime filler for Ollie, with some personal info for Kelly and others who wanted to hear about my plans for Etape and my 2011 trip. I hope it’s interesting! NOTE! My bib number is 1060! Come say hi – look for a polka dot helmet, Black [...]

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Etape du Tour 2011 Road Closure Information

I’ve been planning this post for a while and have only just got the official information I need on 2011 Etape du Tour road closures from the organisers. The Guide to 2011 Etape du Tour covers all the below information, including alternate routes for Etape Alpes, in much greater detail, so if you want to [...]

I’ve been planning this post for a while and have only just got the official information I need on 2011 Etape du Tour road closures from the organisers. The Guide to 2011 Etape du Tour covers all the below information, including alternate routes for Etape Alpes, in much greater detail, so if you want to [...]

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Time Sensitive! Last Minute Places Available for Etape Alpes!

It seems one of the ASO’s event partners has relinquished some places, so there are some last minute places available for Etape Alpes on July 11. Enter for Etape Alpes here.

It seems one of the ASO’s event partners has relinquished some places, so there are some last minute places available for Etape Alpes on July 11. Enter for Etape Alpes here.

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Stop Press! Wouter Weylandt Benefit Tshirt, Limited Time

Making the recent passing at the Giro of Wouter Weylandt even sadder is the revelation his wife is pregnant with their first child. Team Leopard Trek have started a fund for his wife and unborn child, and the guys from Stomach of Anger (Schleck fans by the looks of them) have created a special tshirt [...]

Making the recent passing at the Giro of Wouter Weylandt even sadder is the revelation his wife is pregnant with their first child. Team Leopard Trek have started a fund for his wife and unborn child, and the guys from Stomach of Anger (Schleck fans by the looks of them) have created a special tshirt [...]

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Exclusive TDF Tips Reader Discount for Cycling Adventures France Cycling Tours

Do You Want to Go to France for Le Tour, L’Etape or Leisure in 2011 But Haven’t Booked? Then you are in the right place. Self Touring is not for everyone. Organised tours are great for people who want to enjoy their dream trip to France without having to worry about driving, transits, traffic, finding accommodation, [...]

Do You Want to Go to France for Le Tour, L’Etape or Leisure in 2011 But Haven’t Booked? Then you are in the right place. Self Touring is not for everyone. Organised tours are great for people who want to enjoy their dream trip to France without having to worry about driving, transits, traffic, finding accommodation, [...]

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HURRY! Up to 20% off at Wiggle for 1 Day

Just a heads up to all TdF Tips readers: Wiggle Online Cycling Shop is offering up to 20% off orders for 24 hours (until midnight GMT on Monday 29th November). To get the discounts, all you need to do is apply the following codes at checkout. xmas-15 for 15% off £50 spend xmas-20 for 20% off £100 [...]

Just a heads up to all TdF Tips readers: Wiggle Online Cycling Shop is offering up to 20% off orders for 24 hours (until midnight GMT on Monday 29th November). To get the discounts, all you need to do is apply the following codes at checkout. xmas-15 for 15% off £50 spend xmas-20 for 20% off £100 [...]

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About Tim Marsh

I am a mad keen cyclist who loves Cycling in France, loves doing Etape du Tour and am mad about good coffee. I love travelling and taking photos.

I also love helping people and making things easier for them, or to help them Get Shipped.