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| WHAT IS THE L'ETAPE DU TOUR? - Wikipedia Definition |
| L'Étape du Tour (French for 'stage of the Tour') is an organised mass participation cyclosportive event that allows amateur cyclists to race over the same route as a Tour de France stage. First held in 1993, and now organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation, ASO (in conjunction with Vélo Magazine), it takes place each July, normally on a Tour rest day. L'Étape du Tour is normally held over mountain roads in either the Pyrenees or French Alps, up climbs such as the Col du Galibier, Col d'Aubisque, Mont Ventoux or the Col du Tourmalet. Around 8,500 riders participate - many travelling from other countries in order to compete - and the event takes place on roads closed by the police to other traffic, with refreshment stops and medical support provided along the route. |
| ARE YOU L'ETAPE ENOUGH? - Ride a Stage of the Tour de France! Choose your Challenge below for full route reconnaissance and riding advice... |
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| L'ETAPE '10 - THE ROAD TO TOURMALET |  |
| L'ETAPE '09 - THE ROAD TO MT.VENTOUX | |
| L'ETAPE '08 - THE ROAD TO HAUTACAM | |
| L'ETAPE '07 - THE ROAD TO LOUDENVIELLE | |
| L'ETAPE DU TOUR - OFFICIAL WEBSITE | |
| L'ETAPE CYCLING RESOURCES | |
| Here's a listing of relevant online content to support your L'Etape quest. From discussion forums to training tips to cycling maps...it's all here and continuously expanding! |
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| RESOURCE NAME AND PUBLISHER Pyractif - Cycling holidays and Training Camps Cyclosport - Leading Sportive Community Climb by Bike - Mountain Climbs Worldwide Mike Cotty - Tales of an endurance rider CycleSocial - The UK Cyclists' Social Network |
SITE CONTENT - The best place to stay to ride in the Pyrenees - Discussion Forum, Event Calender/Planner, Training Tips - Profile maps with gradients of over 7700 climbs - Cannondale Brand Manager Mike Cotty - Social Network for Cyclists. Beats Facebook anyday! |
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