2026 TOUR DE FRANCE
13 Day Ultimate Tour de France

Wed 15th – Mon 27th, July 2026

Location

  • France
    France

2026 Tour de France – 13 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour

Tour Start Location: Dijon region, France
Tour Finish Location: Paris, France

Our 13 day Ultimate Tour de France 2026 is shaping up to be one of our best ever. Starting in the Burgundy wine region we then move on to the often overlooked but beautiful Alsace Mountain Region, then on to Lake Geneva and the French Alps, before heading back to Paris for the final stage showdown on Montmartre.

Tour Dates:
Day 0 – Pre Tour: Tuesday 14th July, 2026 [Suggested arrival day, Hotel night/s are non-inclusion]
Day 1: Wed 15th – Day 13: Mon 27th, July 2026

2026 Tour de France

13 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour

Our combined experience in France allows us to put a superb series of rides and experiences together through quaint villages, small roads, laneways, iconic climbs and see lovely historic places of interest.

France was our home base for many years, we love everything about the region, it’s seasonal food, artisan drinks, beers, wines, lovely mineral waters and friendly locals.

When we’re not at the Tour de France race, or riding through the many towns, villages and cycling locations of the many varied regions, the areas we visit during the tour offer a unique cultural immersion on and off the bike, summer in the France is wonderful.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

WATCH
• Multiple Live Stage Interactions Inc Alpe d’Huez and Champs Elysée
• Experience the Atmosphere of Multiple Stage Starts

VISIT
• Burgundy Wine Region, France
• Alsace Mountains, France
• Lake Geneva, Switzerland
• Alps Region, France
• Paris, France

RIDE
• 3 Daily Ride Options Available [Short, Medium, Long – Extra’s available each day]

Our Tour

Our Tour de France – Ultimate 13 Day Tour provides the ideal mix of “ride more – transfer less” as we experience the excitement, and cultural immersion of the 2026 Tour de France”.

The strategic locations of our Team Hotels insures we experience as much as the Tour de France as possible, while also riding in beautiful, varied terrain.

July each year signals Tour de France time and announce it’s summer. It’s a beautiful time to visit and ride in France. We’ll show you the smaller roads, charming villages and stay in a chic cycling friendly hotels.

It’s with out a doubt the best time to visit France, the villages, climbs, and the final stage in Paris all come to life to the sights, sounds and festivities of le Tour de France.

There’s something beautiful about riding a bike in France in the sun drenched summer, the terrain is almost purpose-built for cyclists who love panoramic climbs, sweeping views, architecture and historic sites, France is stunning.

France was our base for many seasons, we’ve been hosting multiple cycling tours in France and to the Tour de France, we know France and it’s varied regions like the back of our hands. From rolling country roads through fields of sunflowers to iconic mountain passes and quaint villages, France has it all. Combine all of this with watching the Tour de France live and cheering on your favourite riders, it is an experience you will never forget.

We love everything about France, the people, it’s arts and culture, it’s beautiful food, wine, beer, history, outdoors, and it’s love for the biggest sporting event in the world, the Tour de France. You’ll have your fill of riding, optional extra rides are available each day for those that are keen for more. Plus we visit many places of interest including small local Artisan Producers, Bike Stores, lovely cafe’s / coffee shops. Let us know your passions, interests and things you’d like to see and do, we have plenty of great recommendations as we explore these wonderful regions on and off the bike.

We’re looking forward to showing you the Ultimate Tour de France experience including TDF Stages 11-21, Plus ride and visit the regions best local roads, monuments and locations in the comfort of summer, and of course the excitement of the 2026 Tour de France race

We’re looking forward to welcoming you in France.
Ciao Pat, Grace Fitzpatrick, and the Ride International Tours Team.

Meet your hosts for our 2026 Ultimate Tour de France
Alpine Expert & Chief Fun Officer- Thierry Favre
Co-Tour Leader - Thierry Favre [Swiss]
Andrew Pike
Chief Fun Officer - Andrew Pike [AUS]
Pat Fitzpatrick - Ride International Tours
Pat Fitzpatrick - Directeur sportif

Pat and Grace worked tirelessly to make sure everyone’s needs and expectations were met

S. Charlton (2015)Queensland, Australia

A big thanks to you for making my trip, as a non-rider, very memorable

L. Green (2010) New Zealand

Grace and Pat go above and beyond to make sure you have a good time

Steph W. (2015, 2014 & 2013)NSW, Australia

Nothing was too much trouble, their demeanour was always cheery

Andrew S. (2014)Melbourne, Australia

Knowledgeable, multilingual, always helpful, a great team

Tommy. E (2016, 2014, 2013, 2012)USA

Grace is the most organised of guides, no request is too unusual or difficult

A. Saunders (2017)Victoria, Australia

You took care of my wife wonderfully… I am grateful and appreciative

David S. (2016)Canada

Thanks very much for a highly enjoyable and excellently run tour

Daren A. (2012)QLD, Australia

Grace and Pat are remarkable. Thank you so much!

Claudia H. (2104)Canada

Grace… you are warm, inclusive and infectious in your enthusiasm

John H. (2014)Australia

Pat and his team did an absolutely brilliant job

L. Hocking (2015)Victoria, Australia

Big thanks to Grace & Patrick… we had a Brilliant time

Andrew E (2016)Australia

The trip ran like clock work… all we had to worry about was enjoying ourselves

Ben K. (2013)NSW, Australia

Grace… you are still as efficient and organised as always

Richard B. (2016, 2012)Western Australia

Pat’s leadership gave everyone what they needed

Peter F. (2010)New Zealand

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

  • Spacious Cycling Friendly Four Star Accommodation.
  • Daily breakfasts (Evening Meals, Lunches, Drinks Etc As Per Detailed Itinerary Below).
  • Local guides for cycling and non-cyclists including former Australian Pro Rider Phil Anderson
  • Minimum of three guided ride options per day, to suit your preferred distance and amount of climbing
  • Pro mechanical support on tour
  • Support vehicle to carry daypacks, spare parts, hydration and ride snacks
  • Separate Spectator Itinerary for Non-cyclists
  • Itinerary, including daily ride maps
  • Free download of our GPS Ride Routes
  • Complimentary return train station transfers
  • Daily Bike Spa including Bike Wash, Mechanical check and tune, by a Pro Mechanic
  • Cyclists Receive Our Premium Quality European Rider Pack including: Jersey, Knicks, Socks, Cycling Cap and Musette Bag
  • Non-Cyclists Receive a Spectator Pack including Designer Ride International Tours Polo Shirt, Socks, Cap and Musette Bag

inclusions

  • Spacious Cycling Friendly Four Star Accommodation.
  • Daily breakfasts (Evening Meals, Lunches, Drinks Etc As Per Detailed Itinerary).
  • Local guides for cycling and non-cyclists including former Belgium Professional Rider Rudy Rogiers “2nd place finisher – Paris Roubaix”
  • Minimum of three guided ride options per day, to suit your preferred distance and amount of climbing
  • Pro mechanical support on tour
  • Support vehicle to carry daypacks, spare parts, hydration and ride snacks
  • Hotels
  • All breakfasts
  • Welcome and farewell dinner and drink [additional evening meals as per detailed itinerary]
  • Separate Spectator Itinerary for Non-cyclists
  • Itinerary, including daily ride maps
  • Free download of our GPS Ride Routes
  • Complimentary return train station transfers
  • Daily Bike Spa including Bike Wash, Mechanical check and tune, by a Pro Mechanic
  • Our Premium Quality Rider Pack includes: Jersey and Custom Scicon Wet/Rain Bag

    *Our custom cycling kit orders are placed with our suppliers at least 150 days before the Tour departure date. Bookings made after this period may result in receiving generic merchandise, subject to availability

  • Our Premium Quality Spectator Pack includes: Designer Ride International Tours Polo Shirt, Custom Scicon Bag

    *Our custom cycling kit orders are placed with our suppliers at least 60 days before the Tour departure date. Bookings made after this period may result in receiving generic merchandise, subject to availability

sample itinerary

Tuesday, 14th July

Accommodation: Dijon Old Town Area (*Hotel nights non-inclusion)
Race: Stage 10: Aurillac > Le Lioran 167 km. Mountain
Meal Inclusions: n/a

Agenda

Recommended arrival day to rest and manage any travel delays. There’s no official program, pre-tour hotel nights are not included but can be arranged. Dijon is easily accessible via TGV train from Paris or Lyon and the city is perfect for exploring on foot. Staff will be available throughout the day to assist with bike assembly and hire bike introductions

Non-cycling options:
  • Explore Dijon Old Town, local markets, travel through world-famous Burgundy vineyards + Wine tasting – Route des Grand Crus. Home of some of the world’s most sought after and expensive wines [€15,000 a bottle in some cases].
  • See Tour de France Stage Finish circuit Live in Chalonsur-Saône
  • Explore Mulhouse Old Town, local markets & beautiful Alsace wine region
  • Visit Belfort Old Town, experience Vosges Mountains see the TDF mountain stage finish near Col du Haag
  • Lake Geneva Region, Scenic Jura transfer, Belle Époque Boat Cruise, explore Evian & Montreux
  • French Alps. Visit Chambéry, explore Col du Télégraphe, Galibier – plus Alpe d’Huez race Stage
  • Chartreuse Mountains to Paris
    Scenic transfer through mountain valleys to Paris
  • Paris – Final Stage
    See Montemartre, and or Champs-Élysées general admission areas.
    or Champs-Élysées Stage Finish – VIP Option Available
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Ride – Cycling Highlights:  
  • Welcome Day loop rides through world-famous Burgundy vineyards – Route des Grand Crus.
  • Ride to TDF stage finish and complete the official finishing circuit ahead of the pros in Chalon-sur-Saône
  • Climb the iconic Ballon d’Alsace and see the Stage 13 finish live
  • Ride race sections and see the mountain stage finish near Col du Haag
  • Ride along the lakeshore and local climbs; optional Evian–Thonon ITT course preview
  • Ride the Stage 17 route and enjoy alpine ascents through the Chartreuse Range
  • Tackle legendary climbs – Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, and Alpe d’Huez
  • Scenic valley and foothill ride through the Chartreuse Mountains en route to the capital
  • Pre-breakfast spin on the TDF Champs-Élysées race route, passing Paris landmarks
Tour de France Highlights:  
  • Stage 11: Vichy → Nevers – Flat stage Watch the finish live from Dijon
  • Stage 12: Magny-Cours → Chalon-sur-Saône – Sprint stage. Live stage finish experience
  • Stage 13: Dole → Belfort – Hilly stage
    See the iconic Ballon d’Alsace climb and finish
  • Stage 14: Mulhouse → Le Markstein – Mountain stage
    View summit at Col du Haag near finish
  • Stage 15: Champagnole → Plateau de Solaison – Mountain stage. Strategic TDF race viewing midpoint in the Jura Mountains
  • Stage 16: Evian-les-Bains → Thonon-les-Bains (ITT) – Individual Time Trial. See start & finish along Lake Geneva
  • Stage 17: Chambéry → Voiron – Flat stage in the Alps See stage start and Ride local climbs
  • Stage 19: Gap → Alpe d’Huez – Mountain stage Ride & Witness the legendary Alpe d’Huez climb
  • Stage 21: Mantes-la-Ville → Paris, Champs-Élysées Iconic finish, VIP Option Available, explore Montmartre and Paris landmarks

Meals:
  • Welcome 3 Course Regional Dinner and drink.
  • All Hotel breakfasts included.
  • Multiple 3 Course Regional Dinners – approx. 70% nights
  • Paris 3 Course Farewell Dinner and drink
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How to prepare for a Tour Training tips:
  • It’s not a sprint, ride or increase your aerobic activity as much, and as often as you can in the lead up to your tour.
  • Ride, Run & Walk outdoors as often as you can, indoor trainers only when there is no alternative. Run and or walk often. There is no substitute for riding your bike in the outdoors, and keeping your bike skills and fine motor skills highly tuned up while you build fitness
  • Ride Hills and mountains as often as possible, switch from riding “distance” go for climbing meters/feet instead. Practice your descending too [ride safely and in-control, safe is always best]
    You’ll start your tour in better shape
  • Embrace French landscapes, cuisine, and all things Tour de France.
  • Eat and drink the French way.
  • We’ll supply more detailed – additional fitness/ health and pre-tour training tips

Pricing and Dates

13 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour Dates

Dates: Wed 15th – Mon 27th, July 2026

Payments

ADVANCED BOOKING DEPOSIT:

AUD $750 [approximately] USD $550 reserves your spot on the 13 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour

Indicative Tour Pricing

[Based on 2025 Tour Pricing]

AUD$8990 – AUD$9450 pp twin share (Approx. USD$5970 – USD$6250)

Single Room Supplement: From: AUD$1250 -$1450 (Approx. USD$850-USD$970)

ROOMS / SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

* Our twin share prices are per person based on two people ie couples, partners, family, friends sharing one room. If you are travelling alone, you have the option to have a room to yourself, or will be allocated a room to yourself by paying the additional single room supplement.

Bike Hire

Take the hassle out of travelling with your bike and hire a bike for our 13 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour

5 DAY ITINERARY

2021 Belgie Training Camp – Spring Classics Tour With Phil Anderson

DAY 1 – MONDAY, 6TH APRIL 2019

Pick Up – Brugge Train Station: 11am
Our Ride Start: 1pm
Ride Distance: 40km Climbing: 200m
4.30pm: Explore Brugge walk. 90minutes.
7.30pm: Informal Social Dinner, meet hotel lobby (non inclusion)

About our day: Arrival Day – Beautiful Brugge 

Welcome to Belgium, The Spring Classics and our Belgie Training Camp.

This morning we’ll meet you and your luggage at the Brugge Train Station. The Brugge station is very well connected with regular services to all of Belgium’s main train stations, Brussels – Paris and Amsterdam International Airports. From Brugge train station, it’s a very short transfer to our Team Hotel.

Alternatively we always highly recommend arriving at least one day prior to a tour start, it’ll alleviate travel stress, you’ll recover from your travel better and it’ll build in some wiggle room in the event your travel and connections don’t flow as smoothly as you’d like.

Once at our Team Hotel, we’ll assist you to build up your bike, or do the final fitting, put your pedals etc onto your hire bike.

After a quick bite to each for lunch, on the bike, we’ll ride from our Team Hotel on a ride designed by Phil Anderson on some of his old training roads around Brugge. If you’re non cycling after lunch there’s some time to explore the lovely old town area of Brugge

Late in the day we’ll regroup for our “Explore Brugge walk”, 90 minutes duration.

Non-cycling options:

Today, there’s plenty of time to explore Brugge’s lovely old city area.

We have plenty of great recommendations for things to see and places to visit in Brugge. Let us know your personal interests, we’ll suggest plenty of things of interest to you to do and see in Beautiful Brugge.

4.30pm: Discover Brugge walk, including the impressive Markt square. 90minutes.

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Our Ride:  Welcome Day Ride

Ride Start: 1pm • Distance: 40km • Climbing: 200m

Our welcome ride starts from our Team Hotel, it’s a nice way to get your body moving on the bike after travelling to Belgium. We’ll ride on flatter roads with a mixture of small country roads through quaint villages, ride along canals, bikeways and we’ll include a pave/ cobble skills session enroute.

We’ll take a scenic ride through Brugge’s old center as we head back toward our hotel, it’s a great way to orientate yourself with the old town center, it’s minature water ways, shops and beautiful buildings.

 Après Bike: Discover Brugge

4.30pm: Discover Brugge cultural walk, including the impressive Markt square, minature waterways,local bike stores, galleries and shops. 90 minute walk.

Suggested Post Ride rehydration: Belgium is the home of beer, let us know your prefferd style and we’ll offer some suggestions, there are so many great options of Belgium beer, many  are only available locally.

Dinner:

7.30pm: Informal Social Welcome Dinner, meet hotel lobby (non inclusion). We’ll make a plan for dinner – feel free to join us and meet fellow guests and staff or Let us know your preferred food types, budget and dining style! We’ll point you in the right direction for great local places.

 Accommodation:

Historic, family owned and run hotel in Brugge. Walking distance to everything in Old Town.
1 of 4 Nights

TdF Motorola

DAY 2 – TUESDAY, 7TH APRIL 2019

Breakfast: From 7.30am
Our Ride Start: 8.45am
Ride Distances: 45km-90km. (3 – 4 hours)

About our day:  Belgie Training Camp Tempo Ride

Our morning Belgie Training Camp Rides are a great way to have an active morning.

We’ve designed 3 – 4 hour rides to explore more of the North West Flanders region of Belgium, but leave you with plenty of time and energy to explore for the balance of each day, plus you’ll be in great form for the upcoming Paris Roubaix challenge if you are joining us on our Paris Roubaix weekend.

Non-cycling options:

Morning and afternoon. Let us know your personal interests, Brugge is a wonderfully diverse city, options include Chocolate museum, the canal boat tour is great way to see Brugge from another level, Belgium Beer tour, Museums and galleries aplenty, or we have options for active walks, ask us how.

Alternatively, we’ve based ourselves in Brugge, as it’s very well connected via local trains -approx 1 hour to Belgiums other great citys so you can easily visit Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp etc for the afternoon. There are so many great daily afternoon sightseeing options, let us know your interests so we can tailor experiences to your likes, interests and point you in the right direction.

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Our Ride:  

Ride Start: 8.45am • Distance: 45km-90km • Climbing: 400m
Morning Tempo Loop Ride, 3-4 hours. Designed by Phil, this loop ride is based on his old training ride routes and race routes from the North Western Flanders region.

We have ride options available for everyone depending how much or how little you like to ride, we’ll pause for a Belgium Hot Chocolate or coffee apres ride.

Ride Extra’s: If you fancy riding more in the afternoon, we have plenty of ride options available, let us know how many Km’s you want to ride and what type of ride you want to do. Ask us how.

 Après Bike:

Dinner 7.30pm: Free program to explore our town, it’s restuarants, bars and eateries. or join us for an Informal Social Dinner, we’ll be heading out to eat some local specialty dishes at a place close to our hotel. Meet hotel lobby (non inclusion)

Suggested Post Ride rehydration: 

Jenever, also known as genièvre, genever, peket or Dutch gin, is the national spirit of Belgium from which gin evolved. While beer may be Belgium’s most famous alcoholic beverage, jenever has been the country’s traditional and national spirit for over 500 years.

Jenever is a “Protected Product of Origin”, having received eleven different appellations or AOCs from the European Union, and can only be crafted in Belgium, the Netherlands and a few areas in France and Germany. Most of the jenever AOC’s are exclusive to Belgium making Belgian jenever (Belgian genever) one of it’s best-kept secrets.

For centuries jenever has been bottled in jugs handcrafted from clay. Its iconic shape is recognizable and unique to jenever. Traditionally Belgians serve jenever in completely full shot glasses that have just been pulled from the freezer. The first step to drinking the jenever properly is to keep the glass on the table, bend down and take the first sip without holding the glass. Once this traditional first sip is completed one can drink the rest of the drink normally.

 Accommodation:

Historic, family owned and run hotel in Brugge. Walking distance to everything in Old Town.
2 of 4 Nights

Motorola Ireland

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY, 8TH APRIL 2019

Breakfast: From 7am
Our Ride Start: 8.15am
Vehicle Depart: 8.30am
Ride Distances: 45km – 75km (extra’s available) – 150m climbing

About our day:  

Our morning Belgie Training Camp Ride designed by Phil takes us to the start of the Semi Classic Scheldeprijs race in the Netherlands. We’ll be there to see all of the pre-race excitement, mingle with the riders, get some photo’s among the team buses and see the riders waved off for the 202km race.

After the race has started around midday, we’ll transfer in our vehicle back toward Brugge, enroute we stop off to do a Brewery Tour and tasting.

We’ve allowed plenty of time after the brewery tour to watch the excitement of the finish of the Scheldeprijs race live on TV.

Non-cycling options:

This morning we take a coastal drive through small towns and villages along Belgium’s north coast, we’ll stop for morning tea then arrive in the Netherlands.

We’ll arrive at the start of the Semi Classic Scheldeprijs race in the Netherlands. We’ll be able to get some selfies with the pro riders, wander among the team buses and be at the start line as the riders are waved off for the race.

Our afternoon is your chance to experience a Belgium Brewery Tour and tasting. We’ve allowed plenty of time after the brewery tour to discover the old town of Brugge or explore further afield.

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Our Ride:  

Ride Start: 8.15am • Distance: 45km – 75km (Extra’s available)• Climbing: 150m

Today we take a ride along the northern coast of Belgium on a route designed by Phil that’ll take us through small towns and villages, then cross over into the Netherlands to see the start of the midweek semi classic Scheldeprijs race.

Ride Extra’s: If you fancy riding some more in the afternoon, we have plenty of ride options available, let us know how many Km’s you want to ride and what type of ride you want to do. Ask us how.

 Race: Semi classic Scheldeprijs race

Today we see the start of the semi Classic Scheldeprijs race in the Netherlands. The Scheldeprijs race is a favourite race for the worlds best sprinters, it’s a flat course, often subjected to strong winds so it suits the strong sprinters teams. Past winners include: Tom Boonen, Marcel Kittel, Robbie McEwan and Mark Cavendish

 Après Bike:

Suggested Post Ride Dinner Dishes: 

7.30pm: Tonight is a good time to sample some of Belgiums famous dishes, we’ll be heading out for an informal “Social Dinner” to a local place close to our hotel. Meet hotel lobby (non inclusion)

Some of our favourite local Belgium dishes include:

Moules-frites: mussels cooked or steamed with onions and celery served with fries. The recipe has often been referred to as the country’s national dish but is also popular in the neighboring Nord region of France.

or Carbonade flamande: a Belgian beef stew, similar to the French Beef Bourguignon, but made with beer instead of red wine. Served with bread or fries and mustard. Usually accompanied by a local beer.

 Accommodation:

Historic, family owned and run hotel in Brugge. Walking distance to everything in Old Town.
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DAY 4 – THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL 2019

Breakfast: From 7.30am
Our Ride Start: 9am
Ride Distances: 45km – 85km (Extra’s available)

About our day:  

Our morning Belgie Training Camp Ride heads out for around 3 – 4 hours on a route specially designed by Phil to take in some of the regions finest small roads, bikeways and former training roads. or take a recovery day off the bike and head further afield to explore some of Belgiums great towns, cities or historical landmarks.

Non-cycling options:

Today is our last day in the Brugge region, it’s a great chance to explore more locally or a good day to head further afield to explore some of Belgiums northern towns, cities or historical landmarks. Let us know where you are keen to visit or things you’d like to try and do. 

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Our Ride:  

Ride Start: 9am • Distance: 45km – 85km (Extra’s available) • Climbing: 200m

This morning we headout for another great loop ride in the Flanders region, we’ll show you a few more of our favourite towns, villages via a super loop on small roads. You’ll be back in Brugge in time for lunch, you may even want to spoil yourself with a pro rider afternoon nap. You might be surprised to know Phil took a 20 minute power nap each afternoon when he was pro, it’s great for your legs, recovery and energy levels.

Ride Extra’s: If you fancy riding some more in the afternoon, we have plenty of ride options available, let us know how many Km’s you want to ride and what type of ride you want to do. Ask us how.

 Après Bike:

Suggested Post Ride rehydration: 

Dinner: 

7.30pm: Tonight might be a good time to sample some Belgium dishes you are keen to try, we’ll be heading out for an informal “Social Dinner” to a local place close to our hotel. Meet hotel lobby (non inclusion) or Let us know your preferred food types, budget and dining style! We’ll point you in the right direction for great places nearby.

 Accommodation:

Historic, family owned and run hotel in Brugge. Walking distance to everything in Old Town.
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DAY 5 – FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL 2019

Breakfast: From 7am-8am
Vehicles Depart: 8am
Transfer to Brugge Train Station – Arrive: 8.15am

About our day:  – Departure Day – Morning Transfer To Brugge Train Station

This morning after the excitement of the Belgie Training Camp week, we’ll gather again over a hearty breakfast.

After breakfast we offer a transfer for you and your luggage to the Brugge Train Station for your onward travel. Brugge Train Station is very well connected with all of the major European centers and International airports. Alternatively if you’d like to join the Paris Roubaix 4 Day weekend Tour, we provide the transfers between the tours to Lille in northern France.

Until next time, Au revoir from the Team at Ride International Tours

Anderson
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Years of Experience

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Tours Completed

1,423

Trip Guests

36122km

Cycled on Tour

267

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OUR GUEST REVIEWS

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“Both Pat and Grace have excellent people skills, they build relationships quickly, they were always well organised with itineraries or plans for the day re weather, road changes, or unexpected issues that arose. Hard work from them made our tour of two weeks a dream holiday along with all the extra drama of the biggest cycling race in the world.”

- J. & I. Aplin . Napier, New Zealand

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“Thanks very much for a highly enjoyable and excellently run tour. You and your team certainly exceeded my expectations, not only with the rides but local knowledge which helped make life simple.”

- Daren A . QLD, Australia

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“It is the small things that you guys do behind the scenes that makes all the difference. It was an amazing experience to ride in Italy and experience the Giro first hand. Thanks again and looking forward to the next tour.”

- Stephen P . QLD, Australia

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“I first met Pat and Grace on a cycling tour in Europe in 2013. Pat and Grace make the perfect team to run these types of tours, both are friendly, bubbly and outgoing in their personalities and each bring their own invaluable skills to touring with a group.”

- A. Saunders . Victoria, Australia

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“Wow, two of the greatest tour guides I know. Knowledgeable, multilingual, always helpful, a great team to handle your once in a life time tour. I’ve done at least 4 two-week cycle tours with one or both of this husband wife team. Every one has been extraordinary. You will not go wrong with one of these two as your tour coordinators.”

- Tommy. E . USA

Advance Bookings:

We open up our Advance Reservations for trips so you can book well ahead. Guarantee your position by booking up to 12 months prior.

If you’d like to organise and book your trip more than 12 months prior, contact us via email or phone, we’ll arrange everything so you can make an advanced early booking.

An advance booking, accompanied by a fully refundable $750 AUD (Australian Dollar) ensures priority booking status when the trip details are announced. Note, an advance booking is not considered final until payment is received.

Once specific trip itinerary details are finalised, we’ll contact everyone on the advance reservation list via email, we’ll include the itinerary and offer a priority booking position before opening up bookings to the wider community.

If a trip fills – as it often does in the advance bookings, we create a waiting list and then offer reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis (based on the date the advance reservation was made) once our advanced booking guest have finalised.

To cancel an advance reservation a cancellation request must be submitted in writing/ via email within 10 days of the trip details being published. The (AUD) $750 advance reservation payment will be immediately refunded for any cancellation received within this 10-day period.

Travel Insurance:

As a Ride International Tour participant, it is compulsory to have your own travel insurance. We recommend activating your travel insurance as soon as you’ve placed your booking deposit to ensure you are covered from the outset. Please ensure that your policy includes coverage for:

  • Cancellation charges
  • Medical expenses in the event of an accident or illness.
  • Baggage
  • Cycling activities and associated risks
  • Cycling equipment

We encourage each participant on our tours to contact your travel agent, and or travel insurance provider directly. Your travel insurance experts are best equipped to provide clarification, recommendations for best providers and or further information on the cover that suits your specific needs.

Final Payments:

Please Note: Our Tour de France Tours, and various other tours operate in the “Peak European Travel Season” each year. Our Tour de France tours take place in the regions, towns and city’s in the vicinity of the Tour de France, hence it’s considered “Ultra Peak Season” by our suppliers.

Our suppliers engage their special conditions during “Ultra Peak Travel Season”, including non-refundable payments for bookings to secure the needs to operate our Tour de France tours.

Our Tour de France tours require payment conditions which include a 50% tour progress payment once we supply our tour “Itinerary in Brief”. We forward your first progress payment invoice/s via email, these tour progress payments made to Ride International to secure your position/s on the tour are non-refundable by our suppliers.

Travel Insurance is compulsory for guests on all our tours, should you need to cancel your tour once your tour progress payment/s have been made, contact us via email to notify us of your intention to cancel. We can provide you with written confirmation that your tour position/s have been cancelled, this confirmation of cancellation can then be forwarded by guests onto your travel insurance provider for their consideration.

The balance of your tour payment/s is due no later than 150 days prior to your tour departure date, we will forward via email your final payment invoice. You can choose to make full payment earlier if you prefer to finalise your trip payment early, contact us and we will arrange for an invoice to be sent.

What if I have to transfer, change or cancel my trip:
We understand you may not be able to go on your tour, you have the option to cancel, change or transfer due to personal or medical reasons if you’ve paid a tour advance booking deposit, and or it’s within 10 days of receiving your tour “Itinerary in Brief. Post the 10 day period after you have received your “Itinerary in Brief”, tour payments, progress payments are considered final, non-refundable. If you have a question give us a call or email.

Due to the high demand, limited hotel availability and the advance payments expected by our hotels, various suppliers, and restaurants we use, the following cancellation conditions apply to all of our trips.

AFTER BOOKING, IF YOU CANCEL:

Prior to 150 days before to departure 50% cancellation fee of the tour price
149 – 61 days prior to departure 75% cancellation fee of the tour price
60 days and less prior to departure 100% cancellation fee of the trip price

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