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2004 Alpe d’Huez Time Trial & Andy Hampsten – Tour de France Vacation Packages

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Update | 0 comments

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...

Our Year in Review: Amazing tours, Rockstar Guests and Remarkable Moments

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog, Guided Tours, Self Guided Tours | 0 comments

We know we aren’t alone in taking time to reflect on the past year. Sometimes we fly through the year too quickly to truly soak in all of the amazing tours, rockstar guests and remarkable moments. We’d like to take a few minutes to relive (ahem, share) some of…...

Tour de France Spectator Tours – Guest Testimonial

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update | 2 comments

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...

2004 Alpe d’Huez Time Trial & Andy Hampsten – Tour de France Vacation Packages

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update | 0 comments

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...

eBikes on our Tours

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, Update | 0 comments

For 2016 we are introducing eBikes to our rental bike offerings at select destinations, specifically Provence, Asheville, and Tuscany. We are very excited to add these bikes to our tour, as it expands the accessibility to more riders and non-riders. If you are interested in eBikes for other destinations, please...