Tour de France and Etape du Tour

These two companies offer riders (and non-riders) interested in the Tour de France, a unique opportunity to experience the Tour through a variety of customized tours.  Both are Official Tour Operators, sanctioned by the A.S.O.

Ronan Pensec has been a part of the Tour de France since turning professional in 1984.  He finished in the top 10 twice (1986, 1988) and wore the yellow jersey for 2 stages in the 1990 event which was won by teammate Greg LeMond.  Since retiring from competitive cycling in 1997, Ronan has stayed involved with the Tour working as a commentator and consultant for French Television.

In 2003, he started by offering VIP Cyclotours on the Tour de France.
His goal was to make it possible for cycling enthusiasts experience the Tour de France as a VIP spectator and participant.  Today, through his company Ronan Pensec Travel, he offers a variety of packages and tours to suit a wide variety of interests and budgets has expanded the scope to include the ETAPE du TOUR and several triathlon events.

To find out more and to reserve a place, visit his website www.ronanpensectravel.com

Great Explorations has been offering trips to the Tour de France for the past 10 years and in 2010 is offering a variety of trips for all cycling levels to each of the Alps and Pyrenees.

Founder and owner Robbin McKinney has been guiding trips in Europe and throughout the world for over 20 years and knows what is involved to provide an exceptional Tour experience.  He has also been an Etape du Tour competitor and will be facilitating entries to the race.

Great Explorations offers guided cycling trips in Canada, United States, France, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Morocco and Southeast Asia.  In 2009, National Geographic Traveler rated Great Explorations one the world’s Best Adventure Travel Companies.

To find out more, visit www.great-explorations.com or call toll free 800 242-1825 in North America.