Tag Archives: Tour de France

Tour de France 2018 – Accommodation in Bourg d’Oisans

Posted on Oct 20, 2017 by

    Tour de France availability 14-21 July 2018 Maison Bord au Rive – sleeps 10 Studio La Garde – sleeps 2 Book online at More Than 21 Bends, or contact us to reserve our last remaining self-catered Cyclist Friendly accommodation … Continue reading →

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Tour de France 2017

Posted on Nov 7, 2016 by

17 July 2017 to 23 July 2017 Ride the iconic climbs from the Tour de France and watch how the Pros really climb ! Overview The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people. Monday  – Arrive in Bourg … Continue reading →

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Self Catered Acccommodatin Selling Fast for Summer 2016

Posted on Jan 27, 2016 by

This idyllic snowy scene overlooking St Christophe en Oisans, taken while hiking at the weekend, wont last forever! In a few month time the hillsides will become green, the cols will open and the temperatures will once again be balmy, … Continue reading →

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Tour de France re-route confirmation – Stage 20 : Modane – L’Alpe d’Huez… via the Croix de Fer

Posted on Jun 25, 2015 by

Le Tour officially announced today what we expected yesterday, the re-route of Stage 20 Modane to Alpe d Huez. The start in Modane Valfréjus and arrival at Alpe d’Huez are maintained, as is the distance at 110.5km. “The Stage remains … Continue reading →

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Re-route for the Tour de France?

Posted on Jun 24, 2015 by

As we advised previously, in April the Tunnel du Chambon was closed as cracks had appeared in the tunnel walls.  It was thought repair was possible and initial reopening dates were provided for mid July.  This resulted in the re-route … Continue reading →

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Tour de France – New Self Catered Availability

Posted on May 21, 2015 by

Stop Press! We have new availability for Tour de France week. Another not to be missed opportunity has arisen in one of our centrally located apartments La Neate, offering the chance to stay in the heart of Bourg d’Oisans when the spectacular Tour de France rides … Continue reading →

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2015 More Than 21 Bends Cycle Tours now finalised

Posted on Nov 12, 2014 by

We have now finalised and published all our cycling tours online for 2015 You can view and book them online on our website here >>

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Mont Ventoux and Alpe d’huez

Posted on Jan 4, 2014 by

We have now added further dates to our Mont Ventoux and Alpe d’huez weeks. Our original dates for June and September are now fully booked and we have managed to squeeze some dates in for the end of may. More … Continue reading →

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Magazine shoots – Cambrils – Costa Dorada

Posted on Dec 16, 2013 by

Cambrils Cycling COsta Dorada, a set on Flickr. In October I was invited over to Cambrils Spain to experience riding in the Costa Dorada and to be used as an “extra” in the photoshoot for the Spanish Pedalier magazine. Its … Continue reading →

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IT’S THE END OF THE SEASON AS WE KNOW IT (AND WE FEEL FINE)

Posted on Oct 16, 2013 by

We have been looking through some of the photos from this season and have picked out some of our favourites. It has been an amazing year, from the snow that thwarted the completion of the route for Phil and Rob Penn in … Continue reading →

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Interview on Alpe d’Huez

Posted on Jul 18, 2013 by

We hooked up with a German film crew on Tuesday to film a piece about Alpe d’Huez, Bourg d’Oisans and the Tour de France. Check out the video footage here. http://www.daserste.de/information/politik-weltgeschehen/morgenmagazin/berichte-und-interviews/moma-Reporter-Tour-de-France-100.html

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Cycling up ALPE d’HUEZ two days before the Tour arrives

Posted on Jul 16, 2013 by

ALPE d’HUEZ two days before the Tour arrives, a set on Flickr. Mad atmosphere on Alpe d’Huez today. Its always busy when the Tour de France arrives but this year it has been the busiest ever.

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Tour of the oisans day 4 Col du Mollard and Glandon

Posted on Jun 1, 2012 by

Tour of the oisans day 4 bigfootmbc, a set on Flickr. To celebrate the Tour de France coming to the area in July we are this year taking in the Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Mollard and … Continue reading →

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Pinerolo to Col du Galibier Stage 18 2011 Tour de France

Posted on Dec 9, 2010 by

We will be covering the huge stage of Pinerolo to the Col du Galibier over 2 days as part of our Alpe d’Huez to Italy tour. Day 1 will take in the Col du Glandon and the Col de la … Continue reading →

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Tour de France 2010 visits the Col de la Madeleine

Posted on Nov 5, 2009 by

The Tour de France will be visiting the Col de la Madeleine on Tuesday 13th July 2010. Join us on our More Than 21 Bends Big Col Tour week in June to experience this climb and (on this day) the Col du Glandon and … Continue reading →

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