Bordeaux to Paris

Welcome to Bordeaux where the start of your Tour de France experience begins!

We hope you’re as excited as we are to round-out the 2021 Tour de France on a high with tomorrow’s penultimate Individual Time Trial and the always-spectacular Grand Finale in Paris.

The Mummu Cycling team will greet you this morning at the Bordeaux airport or train station, before transferring to our premium accommodation at the Mercure Bordeaux Château Chartrons – a stunning Victorian hotel located in the central historic district of Bordeaux.

On arrival, take some time to check-in and settle. We will then regather for a group welcome brief, before departing for a highly indulgent afternoon dabbling in Bordeaux’s incredible gastronomy, sampling the region’s most reputable wines, paired to perfection with outstanding local seafood, so famous to the area.

On arrival back to the hotel, enjoy some time to unwind before meeting for this evening’s welcome dinner where we will share a toast to the weekend’s adventures to come!

In 2020 Tadej Pogačar oh so famously won the Tour de France on the penultimate Time Trial, defeating Primož Roglič as he went. It was a truly thrilling battle and absolutely incredible to watch. If that’s anything to go by, today’s penultimate Stage Time Trial could be just as decisive and we’ll have you there to witness every moment of it!

The last time Bordeaux held a TT was in 2010 when the legendary Fabian Cancellara bested Tony Martin. This afternoon, we’ll see a new legend crowned as the winner of the 2021 Tour de France will be decided, with only the final run into Paris remaining tomorrow.

Enjoy a nutritious breakfast at the hotel before kitting up for a scenic ride out to Libourne where today’s 31km race against the clock will commence. You’ll then have the opportunity to ride along the racecourse right through to the finish in Saint-Émilion, before transferring back to the start.

Here, you will experience exclusive access to the official Tour de France Departure Village. This access presents a unique occasion to see the riders within close proximity signing-on for the stage ahead, while enjoying the official Tour de France Departure Village festivities – Always full of atmosphere, entertainment and treats; ranging from local delicacies, to coffee and beverages…

You’ll then be able to stroll over to the start ramp where riders will be all focus as some set off for the biggest race of their careers, in hot pursuit of Tour de France glory and a final bid for Yellow!

After a thrilling afternoon out, we will transfer back to the hotel where this evening will be at your leisure to relax and unwind or explore our humming surroundings where a great selection of reputable bars and restaurants will be calling.

Today the 2021 Tour de France will come to a close, and you’ll be there to witness every minute of action!

Following breakfast and checkout we will hop aboard the morning fast train on route to Paris for the Grandiose Finale!

On arrival, take some time to check in and freshen up at our handpicked luxury hotel, located in the heart of Paris. We’ll then regather for a final group lunch to prepare for this evening’s festivities, seeing the 2021 Tour de France to a close.

On return to the hotel, take some time to reset before we regroup to transfer to to our premium, official Le Tour de France Grandstand seating this afternoon along the iconic Champs-Elysées. Here, you’ll be joined by 17 x Tour de France cycling legend, Stuart O’Grady!

We’ll be positioned superbly, right near the famous finish line where the atmosphere will be truly surreal…Expect a breathtaking, thrilling sprint finish and some serious Tour de France celebrations as the 2021 Tour de France winner crosses the line in triumph, while the sprinters battle it out ferociously to claim stage honours.

Post stage, the evening will be yours to embrace the festivities and explore gorgeous Paris by night.