<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"><channel><title>l'Étape du Tour -  Act 1</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/</link><description>L'Etape du Tour, established in 1993 to allow amateur cyclists to test their legs on the route of one of the mountain stages in the Tour de France, has become the reference race for cyclosportive riders from all over the world.</description><language>us</language><copyright>Copyright Amaury Sport Organisation</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:24:20 +0200</pubDate><image><url>http://www.letapedutour.com/img/commun/logo.png</url><title>l'Étape du Tour -  Act 1</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/</link><width></width><height></height></image><item><title>Mavic contest</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/http://contest.mavic.com/en/mavic-aso-challenges-contest-2013?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=asocontest_201306</link><description>Win the ideal wheels for the Etape du Tour! Click on 'Read more' to participate.</description><pubDate>2013-06-10 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Registration are closed</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20130102-registration-are-closed.html</link><description><p>All bibs have been assigned! Rendezvous in Annecy!</p></description><pubDate>2013-01-02 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Registration opening for the 2013 Etape du Tour. </title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20121127-registration-opening-for-the-2013-etape-du-tour.-.html</link><description>Registration are open from November 28. As in the past, for competitors living outside France, we recommend contacting specialized agencies to guarantee obtaining your number.</description><pubDate>2012-11-27 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title> Annecy - Annecy Semnoz: The 100th edition of the Tour version cyclo!</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20121024--annecy-annecy-semnoz-the-100th-edition-of-the-tour-version-cyclo-.html</link><description><p>Sunday, July 7, 2013, the Etape du Tour will allow cyclists to use roads in the penultimate stage of the 100th edition of the Grande Boucle. Annecy - Annecy Semnoz: 130km of a breaking and selective route in the Alps before a summit finish Semnoz, on the balcony of Mont Blanc.</p></description><pubDate>2012-10-24 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>A very special day !</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20120713-a-very-special-day-.html</link><description>Act 1 of the 2012 Etape du Tour will remain engraved in the memories of all its participants.  With its difficult course, its five climbs before the arrival at La Toussuire, the wet and then magnificently sunny weather conditions, one needed a lot of heart and guts to meet the challenge. The bikers present share their experience, with an open heart…</description><pubDate>2012-07-13 06:20:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulation and Results</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20120710-congratulation-and-results.html</link><description>Congratulation to all ! Alpine slopes were not taken lightly, the complicated weather did not help participants to overcome these percentages steep.<br />Your results are available from this evening ...</description><pubDate>2012-07-10 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Your race in video with MAVIC ! </title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/http://letapedutour.mavic.com/en/home</link><description>By registering on the Mavic l'Etape du Tour 2012 website, you will easily access the videos and results of all the participants with a search by name or bib number.</description><pubDate>2012-07-09 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>The big adventure !</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20120708-the-big-adventure-.html</link><description>First the rain, then the sun… it took lots of courage to be at the starting line for the Etape du Tour linking Albertville to La Toussuire. However, at dawn, the bikers were all on time, early birds. The ambiance was serious at the starting block. No one was joking around. The day’s program included the Madeleine, the Glandon, the Croix de Fer, and the Mollard, all before the final climb towards La Toussuire.</description><pubDate>2012-07-08 03:23:21</pubDate></item><item><title>Race numbers, registration confirmations and shuttles</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20120625-race-numbers-registration-confirmations-and-shuttles.html</link><description>The bibs were affected by the level of each rider. Remember to print your entry confirmation, it is essential! Have a look at the new shuttle’s procedure. Registration is possible online until 6 am on Saturday, July 7.</description><pubDate>2012-06-25 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>The route in video</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20120622-the-route-in-video.html</link><description>Discover the route of the Etape du Tour Act 1 in video !</description><pubDate>2012-06-22 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Madone Challenge</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20120530-madone-challenge.html</link><description>More than 800 registered at the Madone Challenge !</description><pubDate>2012-05-30 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Challenge Grimpeur</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20120327-challenge-grimpeur.html</link><description><p>A Challenge Grimpeur will be inaugurated this year!</p>
<p>The four mountain pass climbs from bottom to top will be timed.</p></description><pubDate>2012-03-27 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>PACK CYCLO</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/la_toussuire.html</link><description><p>Be at the forefront with the Pack Cyclo - from 97 € / person</p>
<p>Book your accommodation at La Toussuire for the Etape du Tour and stay to watch the Etape of the Tour de France.</p></description><pubDate>2012-02-01 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Already many riders !</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20111117-already-many-riders-.html</link><description>The fans were already numerous in the first days of registration, which generated some technical difficulties. At the end of the first day, you are already thousands to be registered</description><pubDate>2011-11-17 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Opening registration</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20111115-opening-registration.html</link><description>Registration will be available online from Thursday 17th at noon. Take time to indicate your rider’s level on your entry form and discover the cancellation insurance.</description><pubDate>2011-11-15 04:44:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Accommodation</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20111014-accommodation.html</link><description><p>Date and location of the Etape du Tour are now known. Even if the registration will open on the 17thof November, you can already book your accommodation.</p>
<p>Ask for information at the tourist office.</p></description><pubDate>2011-10-14 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Issoire – Saint-Flour</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20111013-issoire-saint-flour.html</link><description>Relive the great moments of the Etape du Tour 2011 Acte 2</description><pubDate>2011-10-13 05:35:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Act 1 : 8th of July - Albertville / La Toussuire, Les Sybelles</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20111012-act-1-8th-of-july-albertville-la-toussuire-les-sybelles.html</link><description>Act 1 will lead you on a 140-km-long trek across the Savoie department</description><pubDate>2011-10-12 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Etape du Tour</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20111011-2012-etape-du-tour.html</link><description>Rendezvous on the 19th of October</description><pubDate>2011-10-11 11:53:22</pubDate></item><item><title>MIGUEL INDURAIN, SPECIAL GUEST OF LA ETAPA ARGENTINA BY LE TOUR DE FRANCE</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20110920-miguel-indurain-special-guest-of-la-etapa-argentina-by-le-tour-de-france.html</link><description>Several days before the start of the first edition of La Etapa Argentina by Le Tour de France, the Spanish champion, Miguel Indurain, the winner of the Tour de France on 5 occasions, confirmed that he would be taking part in this exceptional competition in Argentina.  </description><pubDate>2011-09-20 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>‘LA ETAPA ARGENTINA BY LE TOUR DE FRANCE’</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20110824--la-etapa-argentina-by-le-tour-de-france-.html</link><description>On next October 8 and 9, the first edition of La Etapa Argentina by Le Tour de France, will take place in the provinces of Mendoza and San Juan (Republic of Argentina). The event is a cyclosportive ride which will bring the essence of the most important race of the world into Argentina.</description><pubDate>2011-08-24 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>A successful first act</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20110712-a-successful-first-act.html</link><description>Results and personal pictures available on www.asochallenge.com</description><pubDate>2011-07-12 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Race stopped, times changed</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20110711-race-stopped-times-changed.html</link><description>Due to a serious accident and a race neutralization, some race times were changed.  </description><pubDate>2011-07-11 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Valfréjus, a village in the clouds</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20110710-valfrejus-a-village-in-the-clouds.html</link><description>This village in the ski station opened a Vanoise wild paysage for visitors</description><pubDate>2011-07-10 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Not registered yet?</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/20110709-not-registered-yet-.html</link><description>On-site registration</description><pubDate>2011-07-09 09:35:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Pratical informations</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/http://www.letapedutour.com/ET1/us/important_informations.html</link><description>Important informations to know before coming: opening hours of the village, required documents to pick up your bib number, informations about the start...
</description><pubDate>2011-07-01 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Organize your start ! </title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/http://www.letapedutour.com/ET1/fr/le-depart.html</link><description>To avoid stress before you etape, organize your coming on the starting line. Have a look at the start’s map.</description><pubDate>2011-06-26 06:02:04</pubDate></item><item><title>Modane - Valfréjus: a two-level welcome</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/http://www.letapedutour.com/ET1/us/modane-valfrejus.html</link><description>The host village of the 1st act will be located at Valfréjus, above Modane. 
As you will not be able to park your car in Valfréjus, some shuttles from Modane will allow you to access to the village.
</description><pubDate>2011-06-25 06:04:39</pubDate></item><item><title>1st Act Course</title><link>http://www.letapedutour.com/us/http://www.velo101.com/videos/voir/181/letape-du-tour-mondovelo-acte-i-entre-modane-et-lalpe-dhuez</link><description>Discover the video of the 1st Act course</description><pubDate>2011-06-24 00:00:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>