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2026 Tour de France – 19 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour
Tour Start Location: Barcelona, Catalunya Spain
Tour Finish Location: Paris
Our 19 day Ultimate Tour de France 2026 is shaping up to be one of our best ever. Starting in Barcelona for the first 2 stages Tour de France Grand Depart, and then heading onto the cycling Mecca of Girona, Spain for some unforgettable rides. We then re-join in Dijon, France for the remaining stages, heading to the Alsace Region, then on to the beautiful Lake Geneva and French Alps before Paris for the final stage showdown on Montmartre.
Tour Dates:
Day 0 – Pre Tour: Wednesday, 1st July, 2026 [Suggested arrival day, Hotel night/s are non-inclusion]
Day 1: Sat 18th – Day 10: Mon 27th, July 2026
2026 Tour de France
19 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour
Our combined experience in both Spain and 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.
Spain and France have been our home base for many years, we love everything about both countries, their 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 Spain and France are wonderful.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
WATCH
• Multiple Live Stage Interactions Inc Barcelona, Burgundy wine region, Alpe d’Huez and Champs Elysée
• Experience the Atmosphere of Multiple Stage Starts
VISIT
• Barcelona, Spain
• 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 19 day Tour de France 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 proximity of our Team Hotel in the Barcelona region of Spain allows us to experience the best of the wonderful Catalunya region for the Grand depart, and the strategic locations of our Team Hotels in France insure 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 Spain and France. We’ll show you the smaller roads, charming villages and stay in chic cycling friendly hotels.
It’s with out a doubt the best time to visit Spain, Catalunya, the villages, the city all come to life to the sights, sounds and festivities of le Tour de France.
There’s something beautiful about riding a bike in Spain and France in the sun drenched summer, the terrain is almost purpose-built for cyclists who love panoramic smaller climbs, sweeping views, coastal roads, architecture and historic sites, the riding is stunning.
Catalunya in Spain and South-West France were our base for many seasons, we’ve been hosting cycling tours in these regions and to the Tour of Spain races which occur in these parts most years, we know Barcelona like the back of our hand, plus our local guides who live in the region have some wonderful local knowledge to show case the areas we visit. We’ve hosted groups to all of Spain’s beautiful regions, ridden all the best roads, mountains and we’ll show you the best of Spain and Catalunya on this unique, action-packed Ultimate Tour de France Grand Depart.
We love everything about Spain, 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 19 day Ultimate Tour de France experience including TDF Stages 1-3 and 11-21, plus ride and visit both countries best local roads, monuments and locations in the comfort of summer, plus many more beautiful places in the greater Barcelona area and multiple regions in France, and of course the excitement of the 2026 Tour de France race
We’re looking forward to welcoming you in Spain.
Ciao Pat, Grace Fitzpatrick, and the Ride International Tours Team.
Meet your hosts for our 2026 Spring Classics Tours
Co-Tour Leader - Thierry Favre [Swiss]
Chief Fun Officer - Andrew Pike [AUS]
Pat Fitzpatrick - Directeur sportif
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
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
DAY 0
DAY 0 – Thursday, 2 nd July
Accommodation: Barcelona, Spain
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. Barcelona is easily accessible via Barcelona International Airport or the Barcelona Sants Train Station, both well-connected to the city centre and the team hotel. Explore Barcelona’s stunning architecture, beaches, and cycling paths while soaking in the excitement of the Tour de France Grand Départ. Staff will be available throughout the day to assist with bike assembly and hire bike introductions.
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19 Day Tour Overview
Pricing and Dates
19 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour Dates
Dates: Thurs 2nd – Mon 27th, July 2026
Payments
ADVANCED BOOKING DEPOSIT:
AUD $750 [approximately] USD $550 reserves your spot on the 10 Day Ultimate Tour de France Tour
Indicative Tour Pricing
[Based on 2025 Tour Pricing]
AUD$7450 – AUD$7950 pp twin share (Approx. USD$4950 – USD$5075)
Single Room Supplement: From: AUD$975 -$1150 (Approx. USD$679-USD$770)
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
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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
3 of 4 Nights
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.
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.
4 of 4 Nights
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
11
Years of Experience
67
Tours Completed
1,423
Trip Guests
36122km
Cycled on Tour
267
Hotels Visited
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OUR GUEST REVIEWS
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Advance Bookings:
We open up our Advance Reservations for trips so you can book well ahead. Guarantee your position by booking up to 24-36 months prior.
If you’d like to organise and book your trip more than 24 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) [approx USD $500] 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 contact everyone on the advance reservation list via email, we’ll include the “Itinerary in Brief” 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 14-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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We are a passionate family business that prides itself on hosting exceptional cycling vacations since 2007.
Whether it’s your first time cycling abroad, or you’re an experienced rouleur, our team takes care of all the details on and off the bike to create wonderful travel experiences.
