2019 Tour de France Le Grande Depart

This morning the Mummu cycling team will welcome you at Brussels train station or airport. Pre-night accommodation is available before transferring you to our luxury 5* accommodation at Steigenberger Grandhotel.

Whilst you get settled into the hotel and freshen up our expert mechanics will build and set up your bike before we set off on an afternoon ride to stretch the legs and prepare for a big week ahead.

This evening we will transfer a short distance to Grand Place for the Official Tour de France Team’s Presentation. We will enjoy gourmet food and drink from our VIP viewing area as we discuss our predictions for the week ahead!

While the pros enjoy their final day off the bike before the race start tomorrow we will head out for a morning ride to explore the surrounding areas of Brussels. Our spectating guests will have the opportunity to explore the streets of Brussels with their Discover Brussels cards, giving them free access to museums, transport, galleries and more!

After a relaxed afternoon we will head out to meet one of Stuey’s former teams at their hotel. Exclusive to Mummu Cycling, you will meet the Director Sportif, team mechanics, jump on the team bus and have a chat with the riders on the day before they start the 2019 Tour de France.

Today is Stage 1 of the 2019 Tour de France and luckily for you the stage starts right outside the front door of our hotel!

We have official ‘Ride Depart’ status today so we will be riding on course, right from the start line, and just before the pros.

Its approx 45kms ride to our viewing point, and roadside picnic, where we catch all the action as the pros hit the very first climb of Le Tour, Mur Du Grammont 1.2km @ 7.8% av. according to Le Tour or 9.2% in Wiki. and with that being just the average % the Mur look forward to some rather steep pinches of up to 19%

Its a cobblestone climb ridden in many famous races including the Tour of Flanders, Gent – Wevelgem and 49 editions of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. To top it all off there is a beautiful chapel at the top that features in many professional photos of the races.

It will be a day to remember and one that will test your legs and gearing even though the climb is only short. Bring your camera!

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We will have a later start today. After breakfast we will head out for a morning ride that will include some of today’s TTT course and a view of the start ramp and team’s area. With the ride done we will head to a beautiful local restaurant near the finish line for a sumptuous lunch and to see the teams as they speed towards the line.

While our riding guests are out on their morning ride, our spectating guests will have the chance to explore the TTT start village and see the teams as they prepare for the day ahead.

Following the TTT we’ll return to our hotel for a drink as a group to hear Stuey’s analysis of Stage 2.

After breakfast we set off for the Stage 3 start, where under A.S.O guidance you’ll experience the insider view of the departure village. Mingle with celebs over nibbles and with Stuey as your guide be introduced to the teams and their set-ups all cordoned off from the general public. It really is a special feeling as envious fans scramble for photos that are so easy on the inside.

You’ll see the ‘Sign On’ up close and then watch as the riders head off for their day of pain, wind, sun or celebration depending on what’s thrown at them. We will jump on our bikes also and ride a local route back to our hotel picking up a few photo opportunities along the way

Our spectating guests will be transferred to the Stage 3 Departure Village where you will be treated to Belgian delicacies as well as have access to the team bus area where you will see riders warming for the days stage.

This evening we will enjoy a a farewell dinner, hosted by Stuart O’Grady. A fantastic opportunity to reflect of the excitement of the past few days!

This morning we invite our guests to enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Our staff will then assist you with your transfer before saying Bon Voyage!

We trust you’ve had a wonderful experience with Mummu Cycling and hope to tour with you again.