Van Support, Redefined… Ride Further. Ride Faster. Ride Freer.
You may be an accomplished, independent cyclist and so strictly you don’t need van support for a road cycling holiday with your friends, right? OK, but we think you’ll want it.
Read on to see how our all-day Van Support transforms your experience from a standard loop to a limitless adventure. Here’s what you get:
No limits
Ride till you Drop
On our van supported ride days, you’ll start from Basecamp and simply ride the legendary cols as far and high as your ambition and legs can take you. If you’re cooked before you can return home, ice your ruined muscles in a mountain stream, rack your bike, change into your après-bike apparel and we’ll get you back to base.
Flexible Group Dynamics
Mixed ability group? Some can chase that ‘one last col’ while the rest can take the van to the top and rejoin for the descent if they’ve surpassed their limits. No one gets dropped.
Full Mechanical Backup
Tools, spares, even a spare bike. You almost certainly won’t need it—but if you do, we’ll have you rolling again fast, meaning your group can stay together without delays and squeeze all the juice out of your day.
Beyond the Bike!
Van support opens limitless possibilities for unique experiences wrapped around the riding, for example:
Bike n Hike!
Ride towards the Spanish frontier, rack those bikes, change shoes and hike to a lake or peak while we watch the wheels.
Cycle and Ski!
Time Trial to our local ski resort Guzet Neige, rack the bikes, switch into your snow gear we transported up in the van, and ski/snowboard all afternoon.
Ride and Glide!
Ride col d’Agnes and port de Lers, stash your horses and hook up with a paragliding provider for an afternoon you will never forget.
Ride Light, Ride Fast
We carry your spare kit, layers, wet weather options, and spare parts so you’re ready for wild temperature swings and technicals without stuffing your pockets. Less weight = more PRs.
Fuel & Hydration On Demand
On our van supported ride days, you’ll start from Basecamp and simply ride the legendary cols as far and high as your ambition and legs can take you. If you’re cooked before you can return home, ice your ruined muscles in a mountain stream, rack your bike, change into your après-bike apparel and we’ll get you back to base.
Room for the Unexpected
Found the perfect gift in a boutique window on the road? Want to film with a drone or carry an SLR? We’ve got space for your extras, so you don’t have to compromise.
Support When It Matters
In the rare event your day is cut short with a spot of road rash, our team is ready with full first aid kit, calm coordination, and a broom wagon to take you home if that’s appropriate. Otherwise we’ll co-ordinate with the local emergency services, many of whom are our personal friends.
Bottom line: Time Well Spent
You’re here to ride, not stress. And with our van support, you make the absolute most of your ride time, your cycling break and meeting your training goals. Every moment of your limited time off should be spent on what you came for: exceptional rides in extraordinary places.
