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Don't miss out! Pre-register for the 2025 Tour de France with an Advance Reservation

2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

The 2024 TDF Femmes was a classic! Don't miss out next year, pre-register now with an Advance Reservation

Real bike racing rough roads, questionable weather, frites and great beer, welcome to the Classics!

Take the high road on our Signature series of EPIC Trans Challenge trips

For the Climbers

Cross a mountain chain, cross a country, cross it off your list

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Our Gravel trips open up a whole new range of exciting destinations, just waiting to be explored

Let’s Go Again

As passionate cyclists, the entire team plays a role in our unrivalled service. It’s in our nature to explore and our dream to provide the best possible cycling experience. We want you to enjoy that experience with us; to join our expert cyclists, to make yourself proud and to create everlasting memories. We believe that the most important part of any trip is the ride and constantly refine our routes to make sure they’re the best they can be. We go again and again until they are.

Forever searching for new roads, unfound cols and better vistas, we never tire of creating the greatest cycling experiences. Let’s Go Again.

Marty Smith, USA — 2024

Tour de France

If you’ve been considering signing up for one of these Tour de France trips, first of all - do it! And secondly, do it with Thomson. They are simply the best. My friends and I talked about it for years and finally decided to go. Such an incredible experience! The logistics can be mind boggling but Thomson makes it seem easy. The support on the rides is first class. The staff is top notch. The food is great and the hotels are excellent. Finally, the access to the Tour stages and riders is up close and personal. We had such a great week and it would be an easy decision to go again.

Barden Cooke, USA — 2016

EPIC Trans French Alps

todd klapwyk, USA — 2019

Spring Classics

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Ride Specialized with Thomson Bike Tours

Thursday February 29, 2024

We are elated to announce our new partnership with Specialized, a brand synonymous with quality and innovation, who will be providing rental bikes for our future trips. Our commitment to providing the best cycling experiences aligns seamlessly with Specialized's dedication to pushing the limits of what's possible in the world of cycling. Having Specialized bikes available for rent on all our future trips from April onwards is a game-changer. It adds a new dimension to the quality of road and gravel trips, and I am genuinely thrilled about the caliber of bikes that you will now have access to.

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The Future of Women’s Cycling

Continuing the series, we look at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, as it continues to inspire and evolve.

Inside the Tour de France 2025 Route Design

Diving into the Tour de France Route, and how start and finish cities shape the race.

The Culture and Community of the Tour de France 2025

The Tour de France is truly a fan experience like no other.

The Jerseys

The Tour de France podium ceremony is more than just a moment of victory; it’s a celebration of tradition, heritage, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.

Bikes and Team Innovations of the Tour, with Specialized

Unveiling the Cutting-Edge Technology Behind the Machines of Soudal-Quickstep, Team SD Worx, and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe.

Backstage at the Tour

When you think of the Tour de France, the first images that come to mind are likely colorful pelotons racing past iconic landmarks, dramatic mountaintop finishes, and the roar of fans cheering from roadside climbs. But beyond the athletes, there’s a bustling world of professionals who work tirelessly to create the spectacle that captivates millions around the globe.

The Tour de France is not just a race; it is a legendary journey marked by grit, perseverance, and triumph.

The Rich History of the Tour de France

In the first of our series on the Tour de France, we unpack the history of the great race; a journey of grit, glory, and unforgettable moments.

A Riding Navigation Masterclass from Ride with GPS

We use their service to help communicate the routes for our trips, and encourage all of our guests to use the app while planning training rides and when preparing for the trips. Here, we sit down with Kevin from Ride with GPS, to chat about their app, how best to use it, and how they’re evolving into the future.

This Could Be Rotterdam

From Rotterdam to Alpe d’Huez, from favourite to underdog and from superstars to fans. This was a Grand Tour for the ages; a spectacle of thrilling racing, unforgettable stories and pure emotion. The Tour de France Femmes is here to stay.


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2025 Tour down Under

Head to Adelaide for a festival of cycling and fun

2025 Tour de France

Don't miss out! Pre-register for the 2025 Tour de France with an Advance Reservation

2025 Spring Classics races & 4 countries tour

Witness the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Scheldeprijs. Visit France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Head to Red at the 2024 Vuelta a España

Experience the 2024 Vuelta a España in Andalusia!

Introducing cycling fans to the most rewarding cycling experiences imaginable

The Spring Classics, Giro D'Italia, Tour de France and La Vuelta - Thomson Spectator Tours cover all the major Pro Tour races, and deliver an extraordinary adventure. Prime Viewings, Backstage Pass experiences, Team Meets & the Inner Workings of the greatest Sport on earth...

The Premium VIP Tour Operator with a dedicated Spectator Only Program.

Hannah Catchlove, USA — 2023

Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour - Pyrenees

We loved this tour and Jac, Martin & Lionel really made it special. Every day was well organised, everyone on the trip was friendly and it really was a once in a life time experience. My favourite day was the Tourmalet - it was a bold call for Jac to arrange something other than the VIP we were supposed to be at and it certainly paid off! The restaurant was lovely, fantastic atmosphere, great food and the location was absolutely spot on! It was great to be amongst the crowds and watch the cyclists up close, soaking up the atmosphere. All the communication we received in advance was clear and the goodies were a great extra touch. Thanks so much Thomson!

Frank Barnard, USA — 2022

The overall trip far exceeded our expectations! An experience of a lifetime!

Bob Crumley, USA — 2023

Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour - Alps

With any tour, there are apprehensions. Will it be fun, will they go the extra mile for us, will it be worth the cost? Thomson over delivered on every aspect of this tour! It was fun, exciting, us focused, and more than worth the cost! Thomson all the way!

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Tuesday July 14, 2020

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Under Norma Circumstances

Norma Dragani may have been to more Grand Tours than the average professional cyclist. A ten time veteran of Spectator race trips, what Norma doesn't know about race viewing isn't worth knowing. If you’re curious about the Thomson Spectator experience at the greatest race on the planet, read on.

The Fight for Pink

Stunning seascapes, picturesque peaks, mighty mountains, romantic cities, pizza, gelato, passionate fans, leg crunching climbs and outstanding scenery... the Giro has it all

VIP Departure Village

The village, previous Tour winners, free food, drink & promo materials, team coaches, cyclists' warm ups, mingling with the press, interviews, the sign on podium & the start line

Caravan of Love

There are many factors that add up to create the unique atmosphere of the race. Experiencing the buzz around the Tour never gets boring; the road graffiti, the decorated towns, the sound of the helicopters as the race approaches and the noise of the crowds.

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