CHASERS TRIATHLON TRIP TO THE PYRENEES - MAY 2012
[The other cycling week on the 10th to 17th May is now sold out but we still have room on the week advertised here]
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After a great trip to the Pyrenees in 2011 we are once again doing a Chasers triathlon trip in May to take in a some of the main Tour de france classic col's but also a nice selection of new ones including Hautcam, Col D'Aubisque and Col de Solour. All different to last year. We'll also head down to the quiet lakes for some great open water swimming and some fun runs around the local villages and woods.
We base ourselves in the heart of the Pyrenees, just north of the national park with all the major Pyrenean climbs of the Tour de France on our doorstep.
Who & when?
3rd - 10th May
The week is not just geared towards allabilities but we will be doing some longer rides and climbing the Pyrenean col's. So you do need to be a fairly competant rider.
The cost for the this package (see what's included below) is just £475
We will be based slightly north of the town of Bagneres-De-Bigorre in the direction of Lannemezan.
The beauty of being based just north of the climbs and in the valleys is that we don’t always have to do the same climbs each day and we can access a wide variety of routes both flat and hilly.
Training
The week is going to focus more on cycling but with a few good runs and swims. We will provide a mix of challenging rides, some with big climbs and others through the valleys and out to the wider areas of the Pyrenees.
Some of the key routes we did last year can be found in this attached document. 2012 will be similar but covering a few different classics.
Weather
May tends to be great for cycling, not too hot but all the major Col’s will be open and we should have some lovely blue skies.
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April
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May
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June
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17°C
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20°C
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23°C
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1,900m
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All roads open
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All roads open
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8pm
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8.30pm
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9pm
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Excellent conditions and most the cols open
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All major cols now open and quiet
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All major cols now open and quiet
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Excellent conditions usually
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Warm with clear skies but not too hot.
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Great conditions but can get hot at times
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Accommodation
Embrace Sports individually select extremely high quality and well maintained properties to offer only the best options for our guests. In the Pyrenees we have a great selection of properties to chose from, all spacious and well situated.
Catering
We make catering easy and as all inclusive as possible. This means no shopping and fully prepared dinners. Breakfast and lunch foods are provided although these are self prepared. In the evening dinner is carbohydrate and protein packed and prepared for you. Sample menu below but again this can be adapted to suit.
- Day 1: Wild mushroom & Italian sausage risottos served with fresh salad and garlic bread
- Day 2: Chicken & vegetable pastas served with a bean salad & roasted potatoes
- Day 3: Local restaurant
- Day 4: Wood fire seafood, chicken & roast vegetable pizzas (restaurant night out)
- Day 5: BBQ salmon & herbed chicken breasts served with rocket salad & French sticks
- Day 6: Roast beef & chicken served with mash potato, roast vegetables and boiled broccoli
- Day 7: Traditional French restaurant
Transport
Embrace Sports will provide airport transfers and all transport during the week for training and activities. It’s all part of the cost. We will have two minibuses and a van for bike boxes.
Full Pricing Details
For a group of up to 15 the total price inclusive of everything below is £475 per person.
This includes:
- Great accommodation
- All training, Embrace staff support and guided rides & runs
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All transport in
France(Multiple people carriers and van hire for bike boxes)
- All catering mentioned above (excluding restaurant meals) which will often cost £150+ when catering for yourself on this type of trip
Pricing does not include flights or UK transfers.
The following flights are the ones Chasers will be on. Please book these yourselves. If you have to travel on a different flight please contact us at info@embracesports.co.uk
London Gatwick to Toulouse
Easyjet : 3rd May 2012 - Departs 06:30 - Arrives 09:15
Toulouse to London Gatwick
Easyjet : 10th May 2012 - Departs 09:45 - Arrives 10:35
How to go about booking
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