The Mont Blanc Cycling Challenge with Graham Bell

Fancy cycling with an Olympian in the year of the London Olympics? Well now you have the chance! Graham Bell, five time Olympic skier and Ski Sunday presenter, will be leading the Love Velo inaugural Mont Blanc challenge between 21st - 24th June.

The challenge is a 176km ride, led by Graham, from Courmayeur to Chamonix. The ride will see cyclists tackle legendary climbs such as the Petit St Bernard, the Cormet de Roselend as well as many others in truly idyllic scenery.

The challenge will be run in a race format but all of our cyclists will be racing against people of similar ability as we will have 3 groups of cyclist. Each racer will have his or her chance to win stages en route as riders will be competing within their groups for sprint or climbing points. The winners from each group will be awarded the coveted yellow, green or red polka dot jerseys jerseys.

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Date: Thursday 21st June 2012

Overview

Arriving in Geneva in the evening of Thursday 21st June, Love Velo will transfer you to Entreves, Courmayeur, and our hotel, the Pilier d' Angle, which offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc. Depending on your arrival time, you can spen the evening relaxing with a glass of wine and contemplating the challenge that lies ahead of you.

Itinerary

Thursday 21st June

Arrive at Geneva Airport and transfer to hotel

Friday 22nd June

50km practice ride and briefing. Rest of the day at leisure.

Saturday 23rd June

Race day. 176km of breathtaking scenery as you race from Courmayeur to Chamonix. Transfer back to hotel for awards ceremony and party.

Sunday 24th June

Transfer back to Geneva airport

Inclusions

* Return airport / hotel transfers

* 3 night's B&B at Hotel Pilier d'Angle

* Race management

* Awards party

* Mechanic and medical support

Price

£699 per person

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