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L'Etape London by Le Tour de France
Event info
DISTANCES & PRICES
The Long Route 117 miles / 185km (approx. 1161m of climbing) £49
The Medium Route 92 miles / 146km (approx. 933m of climbing) £47
The Short Route 42 miles / 74km (approx. 508m of climbing) £41
* Distances are approximate and routes are subject to change
ABOUT THE EVENT
The inaugural l’Etape London by Le Tour de France, organised by Human Race and in support of Access Sport brings the glamour of the Tour de France to the capital, following sister event the Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride. The open roads route for the event takes in much of Stage Three of the 2014 Tour de France route and culminates spectacularly with a lap of honour around the Lee Valley VeloPark at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, home of the London 2012 Games. It sold out in 2015, making it a must-ride event for those lucky enough to get a place.
EVENT BENEFITS
Tour de France styled ride numbers
A Tour de France photo expo
A Tour de France finish podium photo experience
A départ fictif and départ réel: neutral start to get out of London
All routes finish with a lap of honour at the Lee Valley VeloPark
Beautiful rural cycling through Epping Forest and beyond
Long and Medium routes offer the opportunity to cycle on the Stage 3 2014 Tour Route
Ample motorcycle marshals, plus top quality route management
Tour de France lead cars – those familiar red Skodas you’ve seen on TV
Frequent feed stations with plentiful nutritional products
ONE PRO CYCLING
ONE Pro Cycling is a completely new UK-based professional cycling team, and 6 of their riders are joining us for L’Etape London! With Tour of Britain jersey wins as well as UK and European stage wins under their belts, the team have already made a big impact on the home racing circuit and are currently applying for their UCI World Tour licence.
EVENT INCLUDES
Mechanical support
Motorcycle marshalling
Medical support
Sweep vehicle for those who cannot complete the route
Well-stocked feed stations with sugary goods, energy products and water
Riders pack posted out prior to the event. No need to register on the day of the ride
Electronic chip timing
Results texted to your mobile phone as you cross the line
Finishers Medal
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