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Etape Du Tour

Rapha Women's 100: Join women around the globe to ride 100km on July 7

Etape 2012 routes announced

Two big mountain stages, one in the Alps and one in the Pyrenees

Rapha hosts Etape evening in London ahead of next month's two big sportives

Course recce and tips to help you get the most out of Acte I and/or Acte II

Be Realistic: Ask the Impossible! On the Road to the 2011 Etape with a Sportive Virgin

Hello!

I started writing a personal blog just over a week ago now (here) to detail my preparations for the coming year's foray into sportive riding-culminating in the Mondane-Alpe d'Huez leg of the Etape du Tour on July the 11th, and now also including the Etape Caledonia in Pitlochry on the 15th May for Macmillan Cancer Support as well as the Skye Mor sportive on the 28th May by way of preparation...

Entries open for 2011 Etape du Tour Actes I & II

Best be quick if you want a place though, they're bound to sell out fast

Etape Du Tour essentials: how to make it to the start… and finish in style

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Etape Du Tour 2010

So the 2011 Etape du Tour route has been officially announced. For the first time, there will be two Etapes, with most attention focussed on ‘Acte 1’ mirroring Stage 19 of the Tour, crossing the classic Telegraphe and Galibier cols before finishing on the iconic Alpe d’Huez. Tempted to have a go? David Else looks back at some previous Etapes and offers some practical advice.

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Etape Du Tour 2010

What’s the best way to start a major sportive? Relaxed, confident, positive. How did I feel on Sunday in the start pen of the 2010 Etape du Tour? Nervous, apprehensive, and a little bit scared.