“I loved this trip so much I just can’t stop talking about it

Incredible!!– just  the right mix of classic, historical climbs like the Tourmalet, and these great ‘secret” outrageously beautiful climbs like the trip to the reservoir on the first day, or the Hourquette d’Ancizan–the riding ended up being more fun and more beautiful than I imagined!

The guides did a great job of keeping the group together and making it such that nobody got lost but everybody rode at a rate comfortable for them.

The closest an old schmo like me will ever get to a Tour de France experience!—swooping through the villages with the locals cheering you on, zipping through the traffic circles, epic climbs, riders from all over the world–it was great!”
Tom (read Tom’s report)

“I would have to say that it was one of the best trips I have ever done.  You guys did an excellent job it was very comfortable and the riding was superb!”

John

“Just wanted to say thanks for a great time in France.  The mountains were awesome, the food was great and the biking was beyond compare, but by far the best thing about this trip was all of the new friendships I made. You guys made the trip truly memorable.”
Jim

Cyclesport Travel LLC is a new venture formed by veteran cyclists Mark Plane, Dave Supple, Scott Wente and Colin O’Brien providing cycling trips with a focus on Cyclosportive and Gran Fondo events.  As cyclists with thousands of Midwestern miles we have found great pleasure experiencing the European cycling world. We want to share this joy of riding the roads and climbs that you may have only seen on television during the Tour de France.

The Ariegeoise, Pyrenees Playgound trip (June 21st to July 1st) guide you through the classic climbs but will also allow you to experience a race day like atmosphere as you participate in the June 26th Ariegeoise Cyclosportive event. The Ariegeoise Cyclosportive is a 165km or 105km adventure and this year finishes at the top of the legendary over category Plateau de Beille.

The second phase of the trip takes us to Arreau to access the Peyresourde, Col d’Aspin and the Tourmalet. This is the 100 year anniversary of  the Tourmalet climb in the TDF, which the Tour riders will climb twice just a few weeks after your visit.

The legendary sites of cycling history are on our routes every day: the very spot Christophe broke his fork in 1913, the curve that Jan Ullrich could not negotiate, the climb that Rasmussen and Contador attacked each other on so viciously, the road where Voeckler lost his yellow jersey, the fountain where thousands of Tour riders have filled their bidons.

For more info contact Scott: scott@cyclesporttravel.com (608) 352-0245