Michelin-standard attention to detail applied to your weekend with Greg LeMond and Alain Passard. Here’s how the stages unfold.
FRIDAY 3:00PM
ARRIVE IN CHAMPILLON
Settle into the stunning surrounds of the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa with a welcome glass of champagne and prepare for a gentle spin with your fellow joyriders.
FRI AFTERNOON
PROLOGUE
Take in the beauty of the rolling hills of Champagne whilst stretching off your legs with a short 20km ride. Along the way stopping off for a glass of champagne as you get to know your fellow joyriders.
STAGE 1 - FRI EVENING
TIME & PLACE
A 3-course celebration of the culinary identity of Champagne created by Ashley Palmer-Watts and head chef at Le Royal, Jean-Denis Rieubland Working with a selection of the regions best producers, they'll showcase, course by course, the ingredients that make Champagne a world renowned culinary destination.
STAGE 2 - SAT MORNING
JOYRIDE 01
The ultimate pleasure ride across the rolling vineyards of Champagne, side by side with our team of cycling legends, led by our Aston Martin guide cars. A ride for all abilities, with four distances ranging from 75km to 160km, we’ll also make a few stops along the way to taste some of the region's best produce, including a private tasting at Laurent-Perrier.
STAGE 3 - SAT AFTERNOON
RECHARGE
Rest and relaxation, how the pros do it. Make the most of The Royal Champagne’s 5-star facilities. Grab a massage from our soigneurs, unwind with yoga, or just grab a drink and relax by the pool and take time to chat with Greg and our team.
STAGE 4 - SAT EVENING
TOUR DE FEAST
A 5-course homage to 'Le Monster' Greg LeMond. You'll enjoy a menu created by Alain Passard, owner of three Michelin-star restaurant L'Arpège in Paris, celebrating some of Greg's greatest moments on a plate. All dishes will be accompanied with pairings by Champagne Laurent-Perrier's master sommeliers.
Stage 5 - SAT EVENING
TALES OF A YELLOW JERSEY
A fireside chat with one of the greatest to ever do it, Greg LeMond. The three-time Tour de France winner who contested what many consider to be the most exciting tour of all time. Unwind and enjoy epic stories from his illustrious career with accompanied whisky and wine tastings.
Stage 6 - SUN MORNING
JOYRIDE 02
Soak in more of the beauty of Champagne from the bike, as you enjoy a shorter, more leisurely ride through nearby towns to sample local delicacies famous in these parts.
STAGE 7 - SUN AFTERNOON
THE FINISH DINE
The ultimate after the finish line feast, created by Ashley Palmer-Watts and Jean-Denis Rieubland. Our final celebration back at the Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa.
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