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 depart

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.