CYCLE TRAINING WEEKS

Example of an "Allons-y" cycle week

A good level of cycling is required for this example week but we can organise a weeks cycling including more or less time on the bike, whatever you require.

Saturday

Arrival.

Discussion of week’s plans/routes; chance to make any changes or just for us to answer any questions you might have about the week ahead.

Sunday

Start your week’s cycling with a ride from the base in Thuy. You can choose your ride today from our selection of routes. We can recommend your choice of rides on arrival.

Monday

Ride out from our base at Thuy towards Bagneres de Bigorre taking in some spectacular views as you climb up through the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Then the first real challenge of the week is the Col d’Aspin, approx 13k to the summit and then its twisty descent down to the town of Arreau.

From there you head along the valley towards St Lary Soulan where you will start the final climb of the day to the 2005 Tour de France stage finish of Pla d’Adet. (approx 11k of climbing). With the descent the day’s ride is approx 95k.

We will meet you back in the ski town of St Lary for the return journey in the bus, unless you want an extra challenge, in which case you can continue with the 19k climb to the Tunnel de Bielsa 1820m on the Spanish border.

Tuesday

Choose from our ride cards today depending on how tired your legs are!

Wednesday

Climb the Col d’Aubisque 1709 metres 17k and the famous Tour de France climb to Luz Ardiden 1720m, approx 15k climb. The two climbs together with descents and distances between, add up to a ride of approx 80k which can easily be extended if you want a longer day in the saddle.

Thursday

If you feel the need for a rest then today’s the day!

For those still wanting to cycle then you can choose from a ride card riding out from Thuy or if there is a particular col or climb that you have that desire to conquer, then we can arrange that for you.

Friday

The "Allons-y" Twin Col Challenge.

We are running a challenge this year to find the quickest cyclist to complete the "Allons-y" challenge.

There is a prize at the end of the year for the winning rider!

The clock starts ticking at the base of the Col d’Aspin in Arreau. You will climb the opposite side from earlier in the week, again 13k to the summit, then down into St Marie de Campan where you will start the famous climb up to the Col de Tourmalet 2115m through the ski station of La Mongie, a leg burning 18k. The clock stops as you reach the top!

Although this is a relatively short day in the saddle your legs will certainly know about it!

Once again if you wish to extend the day’s ride it is very easy to do so.

Saturday

Depart.

We can tailor your week's cycling according to how much of a challenge you want. You let us know how far you want to ride each day and if there are climbs that you want to incorporate we will organize the routes for you.

The cycle weeks can be run on a self catering basis with full vehicle backup on the mountain ride days, or we can offer fully catered cycle weeks including airport transfers.