by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Update |
I was personally in attendance for this stage in 2004, on my first trip to Europe to ride my bike. It also happened to be one of OBT’s Tour de France tours! Fast forward 6 years, Joy and I took the reigns of OBT and now lead the TdF...
by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Update |
We’re very excited to have our 2019 TdF tour set up and ready to go! We are accepting registrations, and are looking forward to greeting our guests in Provence next July. This will be our 20th TdF tour, so we’ve had MANY guests – both riders and non-riders –...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update |
We regularly receive praise from our guests, particularly from our Tour de France Spectator Tours. Sometimes we ask for feedback while sometimes feedback comes unsolicited. Some are brief while others are very detailed. We love hearing from our guests, especially when it is out of the blue. Feedback is...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update |
Note: This is an article that Bruce Hildenbrand wrote for Cycle Sport on Andy Hampsten’s first American win on l’Alpe d’Huez, and the preview of the epic 2004 mountain Time Trial up Alpe d’Huez. For the results of the 2004 Alpe d’Huez Time Trial click here. To experience one of our...
by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog |
The Luberon is a region within greater Provence that is home to what many cherish as the true Provence. Villages of Menerbes, Lacoste, Roussillon, and Gordes give the region the genuine feel of the area. Weekly village markets, a slow pace, quiet roads, rich history, and friendly locals all add...
