Maxwell Masters Ventoux Three-Peat

On July 28, 2009, long-time VéloSport guest Steve Maxwell became the 2705th person to officially climb Mont Ventoux by all three sides in one day (right). Steve said the 85 mile ride with 14,000 feet in elevation gain was a “…a tough, but unforgettable experience!”

Steve: ”I’ve been on three different VéloSport trips and I [...]

John’s Ventoux Tire Test

With stage 20 done and over, John ‘Petit Lapin’ Gatch headed down off Mont Ventoux, testing his tires – and his ego – along the way.

From Two Johns blog: “…Yes I did know the the tires would be fine. After two weeks of working as a cycling guide for VéloSport Vacations, I do trust the [...]

A Perfectly Epic Ventoux Tour Day

Our day on Mont Ventoux was perfectly epic. Honestly, it is hard to describe what it is like to be a handful of the more than 500,000 fans who packed themselves up and around the slopes of the mountain for just a couple of hours of entertainment. So instead of words, here are some images [...]

Planning the Penultimate Picnic

One month out from the penultimate stage of the 2009 Tour de France and it looks like we’re ready for the madness. We’re hosting no fewer than 100 race fans and guests atop the Giant of Provence and we’re pulling out all the stops for a four-star, over-the-top VéloSport picnic feast.