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L’Etape du Tour
July 20 L’Etape, plus transit to Bourg St Maurice
So, the course for L’Etape was as the pros did it.
Epic.
Ok, so the logistics around this L’Etape were an ABSOLUTE nightmare. I go into this and how to avoid it at tdftips.com but you can read more below.
Montelimar is about 100km (the short way) from [...]
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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I’ve had a bunch of people ask me about my plans for 2011, so thought we’d have a look at me as a case study for planning a trip to France. This shows you how to plan a cycling trip to France at a high level.
How I Plan – General Insights
I discuss my [...]
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Guide to Tackling L’Etape eBook
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Note: since launching, the price has increased from AUD$39 to AUD$44. [...]
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Want to save money? Sure you do. Here’s how.
My 150 (or so) page Guide to Tackling L’Etape is currently with my designer, which means it’s ready for release in the next 72 hours. Mailing list subscribers will get it first, and get access to some hefty discounts.
The TDF Tips Mailing List is [...]
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It’s my birthday so instead of getting more presents, I am going to give you all a present! This is a small token of my appreciation to everyone who visits TdF Tips, signs up to the mailing list or buys one the TdF Tips products.
Note: The guide was free for 7 months but [...]
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Want to avoid cramping whilst on the bike for 8 hours plus? Want to finish the bloody thing?!
‘m currently putting the finishing touches to my newest ebook: TDF Tips’ Guide Tackling L’Etape du Tour, which should be ready just after the L’Etape 2011 and 2011 TDF route announcements in the next couple of weeks.
I’m [...]
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The L’Etape registration is a very fun part of doing L’Etape.
Apart from the necessary registration, the L’Etape registration is a fun few hours hanging out at a mini bike show.
Loads of manufacturers like Time, Ridley, Look, Specialized, Trek, SRAM are at the registration with loads of things for sale.
You’ll be able to buy energy [...]
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2010 was a doozy of a trip for TDF Tips. I, and my equally loony travel partner, the inimitable Michael J Brown, took off around the world to tackle L’Etape, eat croissants, drink (usually bad) coffee, drink some sneaky Heinekens, ride in the warm French summer sun, and revel in the greatest sports [...]
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I’ve previously written about the ins and outs of planning a trip to do L’Etape du Tour, particularly touching upon the challenges with logistics; you can read more here and here.
I’ve also identified La Marmotte (be warned, the official site is absolutely woeful) as something totally worth doing in addition to L’Etape du Tour. [...]
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