The Ariegeoise Cyclosportive - Saturday 25th of June, 2011
Prepare for and take part in one of the largest and best organised cyclosportive events in France.
The Ariegeoise is a challenging cyclosportive based in our local town of Tarascon-sur-Ariege in the French Pyrenees. The event usually takes place the last weekend in June... Its mountainous course and spectacular cols have seen it grow in popularity year on year with over 3500 participants in 2010. For more information on this year's course, click on the following link :
There are 3 courses available so this cyclosportive really caters for everyone:
- L'Ariegeoise 165km, 3102m climbing - Make no mistake, this is a tough cyclosportive which can be made even more challenging if the weather is hot.
- La Mountagnole 117km, 2583m climbing - Not as arduous as the Ariegeoise but still challenging although participants tend to be more laid back and have time to enjoy the carnival atmosphere. A good last minute training ride for anyone entered in the Etape de Tour.
- La Passejade 74km - A randosportive rather than a cyclosportive, this course is really for those new to cycling with very little altitude gain.
When?
Arrive Sunday June 19th - Depart Sunday June 26th 2011... The race is on Saturday the 25th of June, 2011
What's included?
- 4 accompanied training runs over our classic local pyrenean cols... Many of which feature in the 'Tour' route on a regular basis
- Ariegeoise event entrance fee and free jersey
- 7 night's accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts
- 5 Evening meals (including a reasonable amount of wine)... 2 Evening meals are not included... See below
- Airport transfers from and to Toulouse or Carcassonne
- Transport to and from the event registration if required
- After ride refreshments
- Kit-washing facilities
- Access to bike workshop facilities
- Secure bike storage
Accommodation Options...
All you have to do is make sure you have enough money to cover lunch - between 10 and 15 euros per day... And also for 2 evening meals which are not included... Giving you the opportunity to try some of the many excellent local restaurants
We also strongly suggest that you have appropriate insurance for an activity holiday which includes cycling and advocate wearing a helmet (mandatory for the Ariegeoise Cyclosportive) when out on the bike.
Please note that we can help you arrange quality road bike hire through our local partners... Velomondo.com
Cost: From 540 euros per person
Please note that we do discounts for groups and for anyone booking before the end of April 2011!!
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