Pyrenees Pro

Welcome to the Pyrenees and the start of your Pyrenees Pro experience with cycling legend, Stuart O’Grady! The Mummu Cycling team will collect you this morning from Toulouse airport/train station before transferring you to our premium accommodation in the heart of the buzzing city centre of Toulouse at the Mercure.

On arrival, check-in and take some time to settle before meeting the Mummu staff for a welcome brief, followed by bike assembly and fits to prepare for this afternoon’s warm-up ride.

There will then be be opportunity to grab lunch at your leisure before kitting up for the ride. 4 x Tour de France Stage winner, Stuey will lead the way on a scenic warm-up ride along Toulouse’s rolling surrounding roads. Having lived and trained in Toulouse for many years throughout his professional days, Stuey knows the local roads like the back of his hand so will ensure you take in the best of the city surrounds. Today’s ride will be all about spinning the legs out post travel and gearing up for some bigger days in the mountains…

Following a great ride, we will watch the Stage finish together on TV over a deserved cool beverage to toast to the day’s winner and what we expect will be a great week ahead through the Pyrenees!

This evening, there will be a group welcome dinner in downtown Toulouse where Stuey will share stories and memories from his many years as a professional cyclist.

Enjoy a gourmet breakfast at the hotel this morning before gearing up for today’s ride.

Once we are all ready to roll, Stuey will guide you on a scenic adventure into some ‘teaser’ climbs around the outskirts of Toulouse; just enough to get a taste of what’s to come!

Following a 2 hour adventure, take some time to refresh and have lunch downtown at your leisure before regrouping to transfer to a Pro team’s hotel where you will enjoy an exclusive team meet and greet on the Tour de France rest day. This is specially arranged by Stuey via his many contacts and close relationships in the sport and will give you the incredible opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes of a World Tour team at the TDF. You will also be able to hear from and quiz some of the staff and if you’re lucky – a rider or two.

Afterwards, we will transfer you back to the hotel. This evening will be yours free to explore the humming city of Toulouse where a fantastic selection of bars and restaurants are within short walking distance.

After breakfast this morning we will transfer to our ride start point along the Stage 16 race route. Today, you will be riding the last 40km of the course through to the finish, including the Mur de Péguère: 9.3km with an average gradient of 7.9% – today will be your first opportunity to conquer an HC Tour de France climb…

Stuey will lead out today’s ride and share tips and tricks on how to climb a big mountain pass as you make your way into the climb. You will then be able to ride the climb at your own pace, taking in the incredible race day atmosphere as you go. The Mummu support vehicles will never be far out of sight offering mechanical assistance, ride nutrition, water and electrolytes to keep you firing!

We will regroup at the top before descending into Foix where the Stage finish lies.

You will then have the exclusive opportunity to cross the barriers at the Flamme Rouge and ride the final km on completely closed roads – just for you! The good times will keep coming as you make your way to the Stage winner’s podium to strike your best pose for the cameras.

Afterwards, we will watch the excitement of the Stage finish roadside and what we expect will be a thrilling battle against the GC contenders to the line.

Following a big day out, we will transfer back to the hotel. This evening will be yours free to enjoy your final night in Toulouse.

Enjoy an early breakfast this morning before check out. We will then transfer to a point along the mountainous Stage 17 race route that travels from Saint Gaudens to Peyragudes.

Today’s ride will venture for 3 hours along the race route, including the challenging 12km Col d’Aspin. Enjoy the stunning mountain views on display as you pedal your way up to the summit!

We will round out a solid ride through the Pyrenees at the Relais Etape  – the Tour de France’s finest hospitality location, situated at a pinnacle point along the Stage. Once changed and freshened up, your efforts will be replenished well with an incredible three course meal, unlimited local beverages + wines and of course, big screen entertainment to ensure you don’t miss a minute of action! You will then see the pros blitz right by us on the hunt for Stage 17 victory up the challenging Peyragudes. Expect an epic finale and embrace the buzzing atmosphere as we all raise our French champagne’s in celebration!

Following a fantastic day out, we will transfer to our next destination in Lourdes where you will be staying in premium accommodation in the the heart of the unique city centre. This evening will be yours free to relax or explore the beautiful city.

Enjoy a nutritious breakfast before rolling right out of the hotel to the Stage 18 Start close by in downtown Lourdes where you will be enjoying the truly surreal, ‘Ride Depart’ experience, an exclusive asset we are able to deliver as an Official Tour de France Tour Operator.

Here, you will ride off the Stage start line along the race route, within the Tour de France race caravan and just hours ahead of the pros themselves! All on closed roads, you’ll be every other fans envy and will be feeling like a bit of a rock star as you witness the incredible feeling of being applauded and cheered for by dedicated fans lining the streets in excited anticipation for the Stage to come.

We will ride for several hours along the course over stunning Pyrenees countryside. Following a top effort, we’ll set up roadside for a picnic lunch while we await the pros to fly by and show us how it’s done. Prepare to get your cheer on in full force!

After some thrilling live race viewing you will have the option to extend your ride and continue along the race route to the 16.4km Pyrenees icon – the Col d’Aubisque, ensuring you get another hearty dose of mountain madness! Alternatively, you can transfer back to the hotel to watch the Stage finish over a cool beverage.

The evening will be yours free to explore the vibrant city of Lourdes where the atmosphere will be humming with Tour de France excitement and a fantastic array of bars and restaurants are within short walking distance.

Following the excitement of watching the Stage start, it will be time to kit up for today’s ride where Stuey will be leading the way on a scenic, rolling ride back to Lourdes via Tarbes where we will make a pitstop to take a breather and enjoy lunch at your leisure.

Concluding a big adventure through the Pyrenees, we will watch the Stage 19 finish together back at the hotel over a well-deserved beer or two!

The Mummu staff will then assist with packing down bikes ahead of tomorrow’s travel.

This evening, we will enjoy a final group dinner to round out what we expect has been a fantastic week taking in the best of the Tour de France’s closing week through the Pyrenees.

After breakfast this morning, the Mummu team will transfer you a short distance to the Lourdes train station before saying bon voyage! We trust that you’ve had a fantastic time and hope to have you back on tour with us again soon.

*If you wish to extend your experience through to Paris to watch the final Stage from VIP Champs-Élysées hospitality, then please be in touch with our team who will arrange your transfer to Paris, premium accommodation in the heart of the city and hospitality tickets!