In tandem with its 10 year anniversary in 2012, Trek Travel, ‘the industry leader in personalized cycling vacations’, is now a VIP Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France. The latest official designation is combined with other strong elements of Trek Travel’s Tour trips program: 10 years of experience at the Tour; champion- tested full carbon fibre Trek Madone bikes; exclusive team access, and partnership with Trek Bicycle Corporation (sponsor of Team Radio Shack Nissan Trek and the E’tape du Tour races).
“Becoming an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France has added race and team access, and behind- the-scenes experiences that no other company can offer,” said Tania Worgull, owner, President and founding member of Trek Travel.
“The team access we have enjoyed because of our close partnership with Trek, along with our legendary support has set our trips apart in the bike tour industry for the past 10 years. Now, with this new partnership our already great trips are even better.”
Trek Travel began in 2002 as a subsidiary of Trek Bicycles, offering cycling vacations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Currently, Trek Travel offers trips around the globe, including luxury destinations and top pro cycling races. With an emphasis on flexibility, Trek Travel has a cycling vacation for any level of rider. Born from industry leader Trek Bikes’ 30 years of experience, Trek Travel’s focus is on providing exceptionally personalized vacation experiences to every guest. According to the company, its access to top-of-the-line Trek bikes, highly trained world-class guides, and unique local connections set Trek Travel cycling vacations apart from other operators.
As an Official Tour Operator, Trek Travel’s access to the race includes: VIP passes, opportunities to ride across the stage finish lines, the chance to meet riders of Team Radio Shack Nissan Trek, team equipment tours and podium pictures for guests on select trips.
Also, as a Master Tour Operator for the Amaury Sports Organization (ASO), Trek Travel will have access to other premier pro cycling races, such as the Vuelta a España, L’Etape du Tour, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastongne-Liège, La Flèche-Wallone, Critérium du Dauphiné, Paris-Nice and the Tour of Oman.
All 2012 Tour trip itineraries are now available on the Trek Travel website. The trips are very popular and are expected to sell out quickly.
