I got a call this morning saying the direct trains from London to Avignon where available. This is our preferred choice of transport as we planned to get the direct train on the Saturday, have Sunday to relax (pace up and down nervously), ride on Monday and then get the train back on Tuesday.
However, while we can book the train down there, the train back isn't direct (the direct train only goes on Saturday) and doesn't go on sale until April. This isn't great as we don't want to wait until April to sort out our transport. Also, I looked at the price of a one way trip to Avignon on the 18th July and its £200 per person which is too expensive.
So, plan B. We are driving. I'll have too sweet talk my sister-in-law so I can borrow their family car as I can't see three bikes, three people and a load of gear fitting into my Renault Clio and neither Ed or Clive have cars. Or we can rent a car for four days. I've booked our Eurostar crossing which was a bargain at £100.
Haute Day 5: 7 hours of joy, one hour of pain
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Actually from yesterday (Galibier) but the official photos are much better
than mine.*Watch the fabulous video of the day here*
Day 5 always looked the to...
7 years ago
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We drove this year, and I can confirm that 3 bikes will fit nicely on a car roof.
If you have bars already, the small carriers with the spindle for the front forks are great, and easy to mount bikes onto.
Additionally, the shuttle service whereby you can leave the car at the finish the day before the Etape is a godsend. You really don't want to mess about with transport when your legs have been left on a mountain.
Eurotunnel do not charge extra for an overheight vehicle (ie with bikes on top) if you notify them early enough.
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