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NEWSFLASH: Rumoured 2011 TDF Stages (with 2011 L’Etape thoughts)
A big thanks to reader Brad K for sending this in. It looks like some 2011 TDF (and therefore L’Etape du Tour) information is starting to filter through. With just over a month until the official launch, rumours will be flying fast. Steephill.tv has a post here about it. Even if this is only half right, this is [...]
L’Etape Du Tour and Le Tour stage previews
Below are two quick links to aid those heading to Le Tour and L’Etape in 2010. 1. L’Etape preview by Rapha 2. Every stage of Le Tour mapped, by Podium Cafe Just a quick reminder that I head off in 3 weeks, so am madly preparing for an around the world flight into Toulouse from Australia, and some [...]
Reader TDF Tips – add your tips to the site!
Today I’m really excited to announce a new function on the tourdefrancetips.com website: a post submission form for tdftips readers to add their very own tips and tricks for people heading over to France! Awesome. Currently, the form is in v1, which means that incremental changes will be made on an ongoing basis as I find [...]
Reader Help Needed for New TdFtips guides – Cycling in France guide and Pyrenees Guide
I had an excellent email recently from a Cycling Through France Guide purchaser (from someone I’ll call Paul), who had some excellent ideas on how to improve the Cycling Through France Guide. Making it more general is a great idea (technically, broadening your market) – the moment you see a picture of a smart looking guy [...]
The TdFtips.com Website Overhaul – Your Feedback Wanted
I’m currently in the process of going through some designs for a tourdefrancetips.com website overhaul. The website currently is too cluttered, so I’m having it made a lot cleaner and professional. Rather than just throwing the new design over the parapet when it’s done, I thought I’d include tdftips readers to see what they wanted out of [...]
For TdF readers: 20% off at Wiggle
Until Feb 15th, I am happy to be able to provide you with up to 20% off at Wiggle. The codes you need are: Offer: £10 off £50 Code: heart-10GBP Offer: £20 off £100 Code: heart-20GBP Have a great Valentines Day! I’ll be riding up Mt Hotham on my Roubaix then taking my delightful girlfriend out for a lunch at the [...]
Welcome to Tour de France Tips
Welcome to tdftips.com. This site is dedicated to unearthing tips, tricks and things to watch out for when heading to Europe not just to follow the Tour de France, but to participate in L’Etape du Tour, or cycling in France in general – including knowing where to find great coffee and free wifi. We’re not [...]
