Am heading over from Australia to the TDF this year, and as a single 29yo female travelling (most) of the trip on my own, am probably going to have to book a tour as figure is too hard/ dangerous to do on my own. I've looked into a few and although they sound good (and expensive), seems to be mainly people aged 50+. This isn't that bad as obviously have same interests, but would prefer having a few people on the tour around my own age. Plus not overly fussed about staying in fancy chalets etc so a cheaper option would be good too.... anyone got any suggestions?
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Lochs33 said:
Am heading over from Australia to the TDF this year, and as a single 29yo female travelling (most) of the trip on my own, am probably going to have to book a tour as figure is too hard/ dangerous to do on my own. I've looked into a few and although they sound good (and expensive), seems to be mainly people aged 50+. This isn't that bad as obviously have same interests, but would prefer having a few people on the tour around my own age. Plus not overly fussed about staying in fancy chalets etc so a cheaper option would be good too.... anyone got any suggestions?
Have a look at the attached brochure, it might be suitable!
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FYI, I'm not sure why you'd think it's dangerous for a single woman in Europe. When I was 17, I was alone in Europe, and I met more than a few girls/women, from abroad, traveling/touring by themselves in Europe.
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steve said:
Have a look at the attached brochure, it might be suitable!
thanks Steve, that looks great, but trying to find something that follows the TDF (or last part of it)..cheers for your help though.🙂
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alienator said:
FYI, I'm not sure why you'd think it's dangerous for a single woman in Europe. When I was 17, I was alone in Europe, and I met more than a few girls/women, from abroad, traveling/touring by themselves in Europe.
Is not so much being dangerous, more the logistics of trying to follow TDF on my own with wanting to be riding most days. Thanks for your comments though. Cheers.
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I did the Etap du Tour and saw 4 or 5 stages with Graham Baxter tours based in the UK. It was an awesome experience and well worth the money...
I'm green with jealousy...enjoy!
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Australian based company. They do the classics, they do the Tour, the Vuelta, the Giro and races in Australia.
They have been doing the Tour for years.
They have grown as well since I last look. Expanded their TDF trips and now offer to follow a rider of your choice in their car in the final TT.
If you have thousands of dollars, this will be the best trip and worth the money. I plan on doing it in the next few years.
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Lochs33 said:
Am heading over from Australia to the TDF this year, and as a single 29yo female travelling (most) of the trip on my own, am probably going to have to book a tour as figure is too hard/ dangerous to do on my own. I've looked into a few and although they sound good (and expensive), seems to be mainly people aged 50+. This isn't that bad as obviously have same interests, but would prefer having a few people on the tour around my own age. Plus not overly fussed about staying in fancy chalets etc so a cheaper option would be good too.... anyone got any suggestions?
Get a tent, a french Rail Pass & take it as it comes. It's well worth the effort & you cannot beat the atmosphere at a mountain top finish
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Cycling Adventures (The Adventure Travel Company)
Highly recommended, they normally have Phil Anderson as one of the tour 'leaders', who gets you into places that only a TDF legend can wrangle.
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Im going over myself and am looking to meet ones who I can travel along with. Any ideas where I could find these people :/
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