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RIDERS NEWSLETTER #3

Hey rider,

The 2021 Haute Route season is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with updated guidelines from the French Government further confirming that we will be able to welcome each and every one of you come July to the Haute Route Pyrenees startline. In case you missed it, the guidelines state that from June 9th, 500 participants will be able to attend outdoor amateur events in France, further increasing to 2,500 after June 31st.

Important:

You will need to have a negative PCR test before the event in order to take part. After the event, if you need a PCR test for travel, we can help to organise this.

Whilst we continue to work hard behind the scenes to ensure a truly unforgettable event, we hope you are continuing to work hard in training to ensure you are in top shape and ready to make the most of a return to events and racing. As ever, you will find plenty of inspiration and updates within this newsletter and if you haven't already done so, don't forget to have a read through the Ultimate Guide for this event too.

Ride safe and see you in the mountains,

The Haute Route team

IN THIS EDITION

The Legends: Col du Tourmalet

Celebrating 10 years with Mavic

How Ride with GPS can help in training

THE LEGENDS: COL DU TOURMALET

It doesn't matter if it is done by an amateur or a professional, every summit finish has its own story. But few famous climbs have a story quite as extraordinary as the Col du Tourmalet.

We take a look back at some of the key moments that has helped make the Tourmalet the legendary climb it is today.

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10 YEARS WITH MAVIC

Mavic is proud to be the oldest partner of the Haute Route, celebrating 10 years of loyalty and assistance for all Haute Route participants.

At your side once again in 2021, their team of technicians, plus support vehicles will be on hand to help you finish the Haute Route of your dreams. A faithful partner that understands its consumers!

Find out more

TRAINING ROUTES MADE BETTER

THANKS TO RIDE WITH GPS

Ride with GPS offers the world's best route planning and navigation software which you can use to plan training routes that match your Haute Route event courses. Check out their route library for inspiration and take advantage of all the tools in their ultra-powerful route planner - from the worldwide heat map to interactive elevation profiles, estimated ride times, and so much more.

In the run-up to the event, you will also receive direct access to an on-event integrated app but for now, enjoy exploring new routes and everything Ride with GPS has to offer.

Start planning

Ride with GPS : the number 1 route planner

Le Col : the best performance cycling apparel

LE COL: KIT ENGINEERED

TO EXCEL

Le Col was born from a pro-riders push to create the best performance cycling apparel. Former GB cyclist Yanto Barker remains central to the development of Le Col Kit, putting his professional insight and hours of testing into every fine detail. This pursuit of performance and perfection delivers cycle apparel that’s simple and focused, to help you ride faster and further on every ride.