Guide to Tackling L’Etape

Thought About Tackling L’Etape du Tour But Worried It Was Beyond You?

Well, worry no more, because help is at hand.

The VeloNomad Guide to Tackling L’Etape contains over 130 pages of critical information and research designed to help you plan a trip to, train for, undertake then recover from L’Etape du Tour.

I’ve previously tackled L’Etape several times and have experienced the highs and lows of this epic undertaking.

I’ve taken copious notes on what works and what doesn’t in Tackling L’Etape (and travelling to and within France in general) and have now compiled my insights into a guide designed to help you not just “do” L’Etape, but smash it. I’ve taken all the hard work and hours of researching out of it for you, and compiled my insights, tips and tricks, combined them with my obsession with logistics, to provide a the most comprehensive guide on L’Etape du Tour.

If you’ve never ridden the L’Etape or a French Sportive for that matter, Tim’s Guide to Tacking the L’Etape will give you all the tools to succeed. Tim is a L’Etape veteran with extensive knowledge on travelling in France. You won’t find a more compact and extensive travel and ride guide anywhere on the web. Putting it out as an ebook was a great idea. You can carry Tim’s knowledge with you on your iphone/iPad or PC. A must read for anyone trying to complete the L’Etape in good standing.

Markus Neurt, CycleFilm.com

In the Most Comprehensive Guide to L’Etape du Tour on the Internet, You’ll Learn:

What L’Etape is
Who the Etape is for (it’s not just for elite cyclists)
How to get there (logistical considerations)
Quick discussion on hire car, accommodation
Links to Information on Baggage
Bike packing

Booking accommodation (this is important!)
How to prepare for it (training and nutrition) including a specially written training plan
Before the ride (what to do, what not to do)
Post-ride (eating, stretching, activity)
Self-treatment for sore muscles (treatment recommendation from a myotherapist, with photos)

See for yourself! Download a preview of this amazing guide to L’Etape du Tour.

This guide covers tips, tricks, pitfalls to watch out for and discusses everything you need to know to make sure that Your Dream Trip as hassle-free and enjoyable as possible. It’s a comprehensive list of most things you’ll need to, or want to, know about Tackling L’Etape.

This guide is designed to make the planning and execution of your trip easy, hassle-free and cover all the angles, by showing you all the ins-and-outs and presenting the information you need, in one easy-to-read, single location.

Worried About Training For Etape du Tour and Being Fit?

The VeloNomad Etape du Tour Training Plan, developed by Mark Fenner especially for VeloNomad readers who are Tackling L’Etape, gives you a program designed specifically to get you ready and fit enough to not just survive through the ride, but do well at it. After all, we want you to enjoy the ride, not to just “survive” through it.

Why spend all that money to go through an 8-hour suffer-fest!

L’Etape is not something the average cyclist should just turn up and and ride; it requires meticulous planning, training and execution to ensure you finish it and don’t suffer cramps or even worse, have to abandon.

Tim Marsh, VeloNomad

Worried About Recovering?

Why wake up after L’Etape aching everywhere? With the Recovering from L’Etape section, we’ve got you covered here too. VeloNomad has developed an in-depth recovery and body conditioning guide in conjunction with Trent Harris of Bayside Myotherapy.

This 50-page section takes you through step-by-step instructions – with photos – showing you how to take care of yourself.

Good not just for L’Etape, but whenever you have a niggle.

Here’s What You’ll Get in the Ultimate Guide to Tackling L’Etape

The Guide to Tackling L’Etape represents AUD$260 in value and comprises 3 main sections:

L’Etape du Tour section: all the general information about L’Etape including transport, logistics, baggage rules, taking your bike, important dates, how to enter and much more – AUD$21 value.
Training Plan: Developed by FTP Training for VeloNomad Readers, a plan like this would ordinarily cost $AUD200 for a custom plan.
Recovery Guide: in depth recovery guide with stretches, massage and self-treatment, instructions and photos to help you recover and maintain top body condition, not just after L’Etape but all the time – AUD$29 value.

You Won’t Find a Better Guide to Tackling L’Etape Than This

When coupled with my Guide to Cycling Through France, which covers in detail the logistical and planning aspects of your dream trip to France, you have all the information at your fingertips to ensure you can easily and effectively plan the trip of a lifetime.

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PLEASE NOTE: This product is in ebook format only. You will not receive a hard copy.

REFUND POLICY: I’m so confident you will be completely satisfied with your purchase, that you’ll receive your money back, guaranteed, no questions asked, if this isn’t the best information you’ve read on the Tour de France and L’etape du Tour!

Get the Guide to Tackling L’Etape now for only AUD$47, delivered via ejunkie as a pdf for immediate download. Note, there is no hardcopy of this book. It is electronic only.

Still Not Sure it’s Right for You?

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“…thanks for putting together such a fantastic guide. The info has been incredibly helpful…our first Etape would have been a disaster if not for your guide.”

Jessica, happy Tackling Letape customer and Excited Etapper!

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Other Options – Mini Guides, Bundles

Mini-Guide to Tackling L’Etape
This is the Tackling L’Etape guide without the training and recovery sections. If you just need the L’Etape logistics and info aspects, then this is the guide you’ll want. Check it out here.

Guide to Training for L’Etape – Save 80%
Only Need a Training Plan? That’s cool, because I’ve got you covered. The Guide to Training for L’Etape is an edited extract of the exact same training plan contained in the Tackling L’Etape Guide and has the training you need to get in ripping condition.

A custom plan would normally cost you $200, so save loads of money (80%) with this plan designed for Training for L’Etape. Get it here for AUD$39.

This training plan is the exact same training plan as in the full Tacking L’Etape guide.

Guide to Recovering from L’Etape
Only want the Recovery Guide? No problems, you can get that too. The Guide to Recovering from L’Etape is an edited extract of the recovery information in the Tackling L’Etape Guide.

It is available for immediate download for $29, you can get it here.

The Whole Shebang
Want the Whole Shebang? If you’re planning a trip to France to cycle, follow the tour, do L’Etape, or all 3, you’re going to want The Whole Shebang. The Whole Shebang contains the Cycling Through France Guide, AND the Guide to Tackling L’Etape for AUD$59, saving 15% off the RRP of AUD$71. This gives you over 200 pages jam-packed full of critical information, tips and research.

If you don’t already have the Cycling Through France Guide, get it and the Guide to Tackling L’Etape for AUD$79, saving 15%.

About Tim Marsh

I am a mad keen cyclist who loves Cycling in France, loves doing Etape du Tour, loves climbing hills and helping others become awesome cyclists.

I also love surfing, growing food, I'm obsessed with coffee - I run a coffee finding/reviewing website and iPhone app called Wherespresso. Oh, I also run a coffee subscription service called Mayday.