CYCLE
TRAINING
IN THE PYRENEES.

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
and
we will organize the routes for you.
A standard 'Allons-y
Pyrenees Cycle training
week' includes 2-3 supported days in the mountains, choose from a
range of Grand Cols in the area. (see where to ride)
You may also want to take part in a local event during your
stay, there are some great races ranging from 'The Tourmalet Duathlon' to
the 'La Hubert Arbes' race.
For a full list see
RACES
Etape Training breaks.
If you are taking part in next years etape in July and want
to check out the route before the big day you can come out for a short stay and
we can organise for you to cycle the whole or part of the route plus get
some good training miles in those legs.

'Pyrenees Col Week'
Test
those mountain legs with up to 7 Cols in this special Cycle
the Pyrenees
week .
A good level of
cycling is required for this 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.
A chance to visit the
shops for any extra supplies or lunches you might need.
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. After the descent you ride into
the spa town of Bagneres de Bigorre (stage finish of the 2008 tour), from there
you climb up the smaller Col des Palomberies then head back cross country
back to base at Thuy.
Tuesday
We will drive you out to
Bagneres de Luchon where you will start the climb to the Col de Peyresourde descending down into Arreau. Here you have the option to ride into St Lary
and climb one of the toughest Cols Pla-d'Adet. Only 11.6km but an average
of 8.2% with the max being 12%!
We will be there to
take you home from St Lary or Arreau.
"Thank you for going the extra
mile, out training, cuisine, warm welcome, beautiful house and enthusiasm. Your efforts were sincerely
appreciated"
Wednesday
A well deserved rest day
or a local ride out from Thuy.
Thursday
Cycle the famous Col du
Tourmalet today either from the base in Thuy or we can take you to Bagneres de
Bigorre depending on how the legs are holding up!
Friday
We will drive out to Luz
Saint Saveur where you will start the ride with the climb up Luz Ardiden.
13.4km with an average of 7.7%.
Then descend down to
Argeles Gazost and end the week with the climb up the Hautacam.
15km with an average of 11% as featured in 2008 Tour de France.
Saturday
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Cycle Races / Duathlons in
2010.
If you fancy taking part in one of these
local races we can plan a long weekend or weeks cycling in around it and offer
transport to the race on the day.
To take part in
one of the events below you will need a racing licence(Uk one is fine) or a
doctors certificate. If you would like any more information on any of the events
listed please conact us at
allons-y-pyrenees@hotmail.co.uk
A Travers Les Vignobles de Plaisance
28th Feb 2009
100km or 65km routes through the Saint Mont vineyards.
www.usp-cyclisme.com
Travers les Vignobles de Madiran
7th March
90kms or 60km routes around Madiran vineyards.
La
Traversee des Baronnies.
April 24th
81km very undulating course in the stunning foothills.
www.pagesperso-orange.fr/lesbaronnies/
La Luchonnaise
1st mountain sportive of
the season.
29th May
125kms or 103kms starting in Bagneres du Luchon and finishing at
Peyragudes ski station.
www.cyclosport.com
La Pyreneenne
Sat 12th June
3 routes 174kms, 131kms, 96kms starting in Argeles Gazost.
www.lapyreneene.a3w.fr
TT Pla d'Adet
Sunday 14th June
Timetrail up the tough climb to ski station Pla d'Adet.
Tourmalet Duathlon
June 19th
6km Run, 30km Bike climbing the Tourmalet and 6km Run.
www.duathlondutourmalet.com
L'Ariégeoise
26th June
In Tarason-sur-Argiège. 3 routes 165km, 117kms
www.cyclosport-ariegeoise.com
La Hubert Arbes
Sunday 4th July.
159kms or 100km routes both including the Col du Tourmalet.
www.pagesperso-orange.fr/la.hubert.arbes/index.htm
Val d'Aran Duathlon French national long course champs
July 25th.
12.km Run, 82km bike, 10km Run
www.duathlonvaldaran.com
La
Barousee - Bales.
8th August
3 courses 147km, 105km & 68km
http://www.barousse-bales.fr/
La Lapebie
September 5th
Starting in Bagneres de Luchon. Long route goes over Col de Mentes,
Col du Portillion, Port de Bales & Col des Arces. Routes 156kms & 107kms
or 59kms.
www.lalapebie.org
La Tarbaise Cycle Labbé
September 26th
2 routes 110kms or 75kms around our immediate area, almost runs past the houses.
http://tcrando.free.fr
Fabio Casartelli
October 3rd date. Starting in St Girons over
3 routes 140km, 100km or 50kms.
www.casartelli.odile@orange.fr
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