Mont Ventoux has been stirring things up in the Tour de France world since it was first introduced over 60 years ago. It became infamous when it claimed the life of the British rider Tom Simpson in 1967 and has since become a Mecca for cyclists from all over the world wanting to battle this iconic moonscape of a climb.
The ‘Club des Cinglés de Mont Ventoux’ translates as the ‘brotherhood of the Ventoux nutters’ – very apt for anyone that cycles up Mont Ventoux three times in a day – 4443m of ascent in 136km! At The Steve Prescott Foundation we love supporting you on a challenge and this three-day trip is a fantastic addition to our portfolio. You follow the official route so you get awarded a certificate and medal when you make all 3 climbs or complete Mont Ventoux once.
Remember though that there is no pressure to take part in the challenge if you prefer to just climb the mountain once or twice!
In order to give you the best chance of success on your Ventoux challenge, this mini-break has one day of warm up cycling. This also allows us to choose the day with the best weather for your triple ascent.
ITINERARY
23rd Sept Fly out from Manchester Airport to Marseille.
Transfer to our accommodation close to Mont Ventoux, this accommodation will have a Swimming Pool so you can relax in style pre and post challenge.
DAY 1 : This day is prep day!
Take in a cycle around the amount Ventoux area and then relax by the pool, get yourself ready for the challenge that lies ahead.
DAY 2 :Club de Cinglés Challenge
0630 Depart to Bedoin/Malaucene for the start of the challenge.
The rules for today’s challenge are simple: ride all three roads up Mont Ventoux (1911m) in a single day, getting your route card stamped each time at the base and at the summit! The ascent from Sault is the easiest so this will be the third and final ascent. The jury is out as to which of the other two climbs (from Bedoin or from Malaucene) is toughest!
We will be there to support you regardless of your speed and would like to emphasise that there is no pressure to complete the challenge. Climbing Ventoux just once is already an achievement and this is an opportunity to meet your own personal goals.
Challenge route: 136km with 4443m ascent
DAY 3 : Recovery Day
You have the full day to yourself, take in the local area or relax and regroup by the Pool.
Departing to the airport at 8pm.
This itinerary gives us flexibility for any inclement weather and is subject to alteration.
SPONSORSHIP
Club de Cinglés Challenge
This challenge is to conquer Mount Ventoux from all three sides in 24 hours.
To support the Steve Prescott Foundation and our beneficiaries we ask you to raise a minimum of £1200 plus £200 non refundable deposit.
Mount Ventoux Challenge
This challenge is to cycle Mont Ventoux once in 24 hours.
To support the Steve Prescott Foundation and our beneficiaries we ask you to raise a minimum of £1000 plus £200 non refundable deposit.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES
- Flights and return from Manchester to Marseille
- Transfers from Marseille to Mont Ventoux
- Three Nights accommodation in a Villa with Pool in the Mont Ventoux area
- Continental Breakfast and Sandwiches each day
- Support and Logistics for the challenge
- Challenge Cycling Top and SPF T Shirt
- Bike and Luggage to Mont Ventoux and return (logistics to be confirmed)
- Registration & Entry in to the prestigious Cingles Du Mont Ventoux Club which gives you a certificate to stamp as proof of your challenge.
- Club des Cinglés du Mont Ventoux
- Medal of your heroic achievement
For further details contact Martin Blondel on 07972 792859 or email info@steveprescottfoundation.co.uk