Well done, Figgy my pet, for sending in the link to the Trek Tours Andy Schleck specials: yes folks, your chance to ride with Our Andy - well, you might see his backside for a moment as he pedals away from you, bearing in mind that Andy a year out of training and with a knackered knee is probably still four times better than the keenest amateur.
He's signed up for two Trek tours so far, presumably if they are booked up almost immediately - as they probably will be - he'll be doing more later on.
The first one is the 18th May, the Mallorca 4-day Ride Camp for a mere $1099, with Andy joining the tour for day 2, and joining the group for dinner on day 3.
Then in June there is the 5-day Etap du Tour escapade, with Our Andy popping up on day 4 to join the riders on Race Day, as they do some climbing. Really good value for $4999. I think. I have no idea what people would pay for a normal 5-day holiday in France, and presumably you get added value from bike fittings, advice from Trek guides etc.
So, what do we think? Will it be booked by serious cycling fans? Or will it be filled with girlies squeeing, and pretending that they are comfy in their brand new lycra? I'd love to see it!! *laughs*
Oh, I won’t be queuing either, out of mortification more than anything else. The rational side of my brain (ha ha!) wants these things to be populated by cycling tourists—a hale gentleman of 55-73, who wants to see scenic Mallorca, pedalling blithely under the Spanish sun, or an American Psycho-esque yuppie professional obsessed with their physique and the arcane aesthetics of business cards. 2011 me would have mortgaged her organs to raise funds—ah, the follies of youth.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, a holiday in which I am producing watts does not a holiday make.