The Challenge

On Saturday 19th June, 2010 the Tour de Force riders will leave Holland and cycle the 2010 route of The Tour de France, staying a fortnight ahead of the professionals, and finishing in the Champs-Elysees, Paris on Saturday 10th July.

The team will ride the same 20 daily stages, with 2 rest days, over a 3 week period.

A core of extremely fit riders will attempt the total 3,600 km!

The majority will ride one or two stages of their choice – a true test of stamina, on average burning 7000 calories a day, with uphill stretches up to 30 km long and hill gradients up to 12% over 5 mountains – an awe-inspiring opportunity to experience the greatest sporting test in the world.

There will be a Tour de Force back-up team, which will provide health & fitness advice, nutritional information, equipment and training programmes leading up to the event.

On route the riders will be given back up support by vehicles and a motorbike that will monitor their progress, with daily briefings, directions, mechanical and medical support, as well as food, drink and moral support.

Please note that this is a private event open only to family, friends, friends of friends and colleagues of WWMT trustees. If you do not fall into this category we are sorry to disappoint you. If in doubt please feel free to call Rick Wates on 07721 411 329.

Have a look at some photos from the Tour De Force 2006