Pyrenees Hard-Core Ride - 8 Climbs in One Day!

Would you like a Hard-Core ride in the Pyrenees that will challenge you to the max?

This HC Bike Tours ride features 8 of the most important climbs of the Tour de France all in just 1 day! The ride distance encompasses 260 km (161 miles) and 8767 m (28 760 ft) of total ascent!!!! Our best result is 13 hours. Are you up for the challenge? If so, don’t hesitate and sign up with us today!

---The ride---

Start: Saint-Girons
1.Portet d’Aspet (with the Casartelli memorial) + 2.Col de Mente + 3.Port de Bales + 4.Col de Peyresourde + 5.Col d'Aspin + 6.Col du Tourmalet + 7.Co du Soulor + 8.Col d'Aubisque
Finish: Laruns

Sorry, but only hard-core cyclists allowed on this one! Are you one of us?

Although we welcome non-riders, family members, and fans of riders. The non-riders can take the ride with the riders in a comfortable van and support you during this challenge.

The following is a breakdown of what to expect while on this awesome Pyrenees Hard-Core ride:

*Fully supported and guided ride (ride leader + van support)
*The owner of HC Bike Tours will be your ride leader and a professional coach will drive a *SAG van. They both will provide you with advice, on-road coaching, and professional support, and guide you through this challenge
*On road supplements including local fresh bread, cheese, meet, fruit, snacks, energy bars and drinks – all you need to keep going and reach your goal!
*If you become tired at any point, you have an option to ride with the support vehicle
*An experienced mechanic will be available to assist in any repairs if required
*We ride in a small group with a maximum of 6 riders
*Transportation to and from airport including your luggage
*Full access to HC Tours professional staff Q & A

---INCLUSIONS---

*3 days / 2 nights guided and a van supported tour
*All accommodations in 2-3 star hotels
*All dinners
*On road supplements including fresh bread, cheese, meet, fruit, snacks, energy bars and drinks
*All transfers and ground transportation
*All luggage transfers
*Ride guide
*Support vehicle during the ride
*Services of professional English speaking staff – ex Pro riders, cycling insiders, professional coaches
*Pre-tour training and holiday preparation advice
*Professional support, on-road coaching, experienced mechanic, the best service of our expert guides
*Welcome package including a HC Bike *Tours pro-jersey, 2 water bottles, recovery drink, maps and other goodies
*Photos of your tour provided at the end of the tour
*We welcome and cater towards non-riders and your supporters

---EXCLUSIONS---

*Airfare
*Travel and personal insurance
*Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities, laundry
*Carbon rental bike (available for an additional fee)