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Destination Cycling is currently putting together the details for this trip and the rest of our 2008 calendar. Read the description of this year's event below and check back or call for details of next year's trip.
Twenty CEOs will have the chance of a lifetime in July, 2007, riding actual race stages in the French Alps, competing against each other on cycling's most famous hill climb, and watching the world’s greatest cycling race live as it travels through the French Alps!
CEO Challenges and Destination Cycling are pleased to announce the CEO Cycling Challenge that will be held July 13-18, 2007 in the heart of the Haute Savoie. The all-inclusive trip is 6 days / 5 nights and includes the chance to ride some of the most famous roads in the world of cycling with full support from a team of bike mechanics, soigneurs, therapists, support staff, and nutritionists (just like the Pros).
“This is the ultimate cycling trip for CEOs,” stated Ted Kennedy of CEO Challenges. “The team from Destination Cycling has anticipated every need of the rider, and has booked rooms at two of the nicest resorts in the most beautiful region of France. It will be a tremendous opportunity for CEOs to get to know each other while really understanding what it must be like to ride cycling's biggest race. And, since business is never far from the minds of CEOs, we have included ample time for networking and a roundtable business discussion to give them the opportunity to discover common issues and explore business solutions as a group.”
“Similar to all our CEO Challenge events worldwide,” continued Kennedy, “by participating in the event the CEOs will be raising money for well a deserving charity - the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Our goal at this event is to donate $5,000 on behalf of the CEOs to allow athletes with disabilities the opportunity to compete in their favourite sports.”
In 2005, Destination Cycling operated the epic Destination Challenge ride for Kevin Mahaney, President and CEO of The Olympia Companies. Kevin, a former U.S. Olympian and cancer survivor, rode all 21 stages and 3,608 kilometers of the route and raised over $60,000 for the Tyler Hamilton and Lance Armstrong Foundations. Destination Cycling organized the staff and logistics for Kevin's ride as a true professional cycling team. “Every other company I approached was afraid to commit to the challenges involved in running such a tour. I chose Destination Cycling because of its knowledge, contacts, and capabilities with organizing European performance cycling tours,” explained Kevin.
“We are looking forward to partnering with CEO Challenges to expand the Challenge concept to CEOs seeking to ride the route like the professionals,” stated Joe Tonon, Co-Founder and Director of Destination Cycling.
The Details
Dates: Friday July 13th – Wednesday July 18th, 2007
Trip Length: 6 days / 5 nights
Trip Type: Performance, lots of miles and fun, great food, incredible stages to ride and watch, business networking opportunities, and facilitated round table discussion
Trip Start: Airport Geneva, Switzerland (GVA) 12:00 noon
Trip End: Airport Geneva, Switzerland (GVA) 10:00 am
Airport Pickup: Exit of baggage claim
Pricing: All-inclusive Price: US $8,250 for CEO, spouses $1,500, additional riders $8,250
Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and the field will be limited to 20 people.
Cycling: 5 days of riding in the heart of the Alps, including the area of Val d’ Isere and the famous climb up the Alpe d’Huez.
Race viewing: 3 days of live race viewing (Stages 7, 8 & 9).
Trip Itinerary
| Day 1: Friday, July 13, 2007 |
- Pick up at Geneva, Switzerland Airport (GVA) – 12:00 pm
- Transfer to Les Fermes de Marie Hotel* in Megeve - 70km
- Bikes will be assembled by on-staff mechanics
- Lunch and introductions
- Stretch out the legs on an easy 25 – 40 km ride
- Cocktail party
- Group CEO Welcome Dinner in Megeve
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Day 2: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Race Viewing of Stage 7 |
- Ride from the Hotel to watch Stage 7 on the Col du Colombiere. Total distance: 80-120-km
- Lunch on the bikes during the day
- Dinner in Megeve
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Day 3: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Race Viewing of Stage 8 |
- Pack up the bags, and head out on the bikes
- Enjoy a full day of riding from Megeve, up the Saisies and the Cormet de Roseland where we will stay and have lunch and watch Stage 8
- Distance can vary from 80 – 160km, depending on your desire
- Optional ride back down the Roseland, and continue to Albertville
- Drive (approx 65km) to The Château des Comtes de Challes* in the town of Chambery
- Much needed massage afterwards at the Hotel
- Dinner at the Château
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| Day 4: Monday, July 16, 2007 |
| CEO Challenge Race Day |
- After breakfast we drive to the town of Bourg d’Oisans, home to the world-famous Alpe d’Huez and the site of the CEO Cycling Challenge
- The climb up Alpe d'Huez is 13.8 km at an average gradient of 8.1% with 21 hairpin bends marked with panels honoring the winners of each stage that has finished there http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpe_d'Huez
- Today we find out who are the best CEO cyclists on the Alpe d’Huez hill climb, and will have awards for 10 year age groups and female
- Lunch on the top of the mountain after the ride is completed
- Drive back to the Château in Chambery
- CEO Round Table Business Discussion (late afternoon)
- Dinner in Chambery
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Day 5: July 17, 2007
Race Viewing of Stage 9 |
- Ride from the Château to Vallorie, which includes the famous Col du Telegraph - distance 120km
- View Stage 9 and have lunch in the town of Valloire
- Ride back down to the town of St Michel du Maurienne and then drive to Chambery
- CEO Awards Banquet / Farewell Dinner while bikes are dissembled and packed for travel
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| Day 6: July 18, 2006 |
Transfer to the Geneva Airport |
| CEO Trip Price Includes: |
- 5 night’s luxury accommodation (Megeve and Chambery)
- All gourmet meals, all snacks and drinks for each day’s ride
- On-site experienced bilingual guides
- Daily route support (mechanical bike checks/maintenance; medical/physical therapy; nutrition)
- Daily post-ride massages from professional soigneurs (massage therapists) on staff (one for every three CEOs)
- CEO Cycling Challenge / Destination Cycling Team Kit (including jersey, shorts, jacket, socks.)
- Professional facilitation of CEO Roundtable discussion – CEOs pre-pick topics to be discussed and problems to hopefully solve as a group
- Private tours and wine tasting (as applicable)
- Entrance fees to all events/activities
- Pre-departure packet detailing the entire trip itinerary and how to prepare
- All transfers and luggage transfers, including bike cases
All gratuities, taxes, and fees for hotels, meals, porter, and guide services |
| Not included: |
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Personal items purchased during the trip
- Personal hotel expenses; mini bar, telephone, room service
- Bicycles
- Travel and personal insurance
- Tips for guides
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Qualifications
Anyone is welcome to join in the trip, but only CEOs / Presidents / Managing Directors / C-suite executives will be allowed to take part in the CEO Cycling Challenge Race, win awards, and participate in the roundtable discussions.
About CEO Challenge LLC
CEO Challenge LLC (www.ceochallenges.com) is a Boulder, CO company that is the world-leader in designing sport competitions for CEOs, including CEO Cycling, Ironman, Golf, Triathlon, and Marathon Challenge events (with more to come). Each event is designed as a first-class unique experience with numerous business networking opportunities for the competing CEOs. More information on the events can be found at www.ceochallenges.com, or by contacting Ted Kennedy at Ted@ceochallenges.com, or 720-222-3043.
About Destination Cycling
Whether you want to experience the grandeur of the Grand Tours and Classics, or simply take in the good life with some exquisite food, wine, and surroundings, Destination Cycling will show you how to do it in style. Choose from cycling trips to Austria, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, US, and Canada. Founded in 2001, with over 18 years of experience specializing in performance, lifestyle, charity, and custom itineraries, Destination Cycling's guided vacations cater to every cyclist’s unique dream and interests.
Contact Information:
Joe Tonon, Founder and Director
Phone: 617.669.6160
Email: joe@destinationcycling.com
Erin Berard, Director of Marketing
Phone: 877.698.2712
Email: erin@destinationcycling.com
Reserve your trip now.
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Download the
2007 Destination Cycling Registration Form
Dates:
7/13-7/18/2007 |
Trip Length:
6 days / 5 nights |
Trip Price:
$8,250 for CEO, spouses $1,500, additional riders $8,250
Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and the field will be limited to 20 people. |
Trip Start:
Airport Geneva, Switzerland (GVA)
12:00 Noon
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Trip End:
Airport Geneva, Switzerland (GVA)
10:00 am
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