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Arenberg Porte du Hainaut – Third Stage Finish, 2010
At the end of the third stage of Tour de France 2010, is the famous “Arenberg Trench”. The trench is normally a part of Paris-Roubaix, with a long stretch of cobblestones. The hotels closest to Arenberg are probably in Wallers or anywhere on the stage route. Hotels in Wallers, France Hotels in Valenciennes Hotels near Aubry-du-Hainaut … Read entire article »
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Wanze – Start of the Third Stage Cobblestone Classic
A certain highlight of the first week of the Tour de France, 2010, is the third stage cobblestone challenge. Cobblestones haven’t been negotiated in the Tour since 2004, and before that only three times in the eighties. This is the first time that Wanze, Belgium participates as a stage town, although local fans know it well from the annual Ardennes Classic. Situated in the Belgian Liege region, it should bring out the masses of cycling fans to cheer on the riders. See the start of stage three around 12:30 in Wanze, or move farther down the stage for the 13 km stretches of cobblestones closer to the finish, in France (Arenberg – Porte du Hainaut). Hotels near Wanze We haven’t found many hotels near Wanze, only two that we have placed in the map, … Read entire article »
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Spa – Goal town of Stage 2, 2010
Spa, the water city, hosts the goal of the second stage of Tour de France, 2010. Spa is renowned for its famous hot springs, and is the location for the annual Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix. The second stage of Tour de France 2010 starts in Brussels, on a quite flat terrain. Along the way it gets more hilly, and there should be opportunities to break free from a mass sprint around 12 km before the … Read entire article »
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Brussels – Goal of Stage 1 in Tour de France 2010
Brussels is the site of the goal for the first stage of Tour de France in 2010. The riders reach the Belgian capital at the end of a 228 km long, flat stage, starting in Rotterdam. As a Tour de France fan, it’s very much worth considering going to Brussels on July 4th, to see the Tour de France riders spurt for the goal in Brussels. Not only for the sake of the race, but also for everything else that Brussels has to offer. Stay overnight in Brussels and see the start of the second stage – on July 5th – from Brussels to Spa, in Belgium. Find hotels in Brussels It may not be easy to get the best hotels closer to July 4th, so it’s a good idea to find your hotel … Read entire article »
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Rotterdam – Grand start of Tour de France 2010
The Prologue and the Grand start of the Tour de France in 2010 both take place in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. For those of us that are huge fans of the Tour de France, we have listed the top hotels to stay at, to go see the start of the Tour this year. The Prologue is an 8 km long time trial, followed by the Grand start from Rotterdam to Brussels the next day. July 3rd and 4th are the days to see the Tour de France in Rotterdam. … Read entire article »
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Tour de France 2010
In 2010, the 97th Tour de France covers 3,600 kilometres. The race starts in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and finishes in Paris, on Champs-Élyssés as always. The Tour launches with a Prologue in Rotterdam, followed by the Grand start with the first stage from Rotterdam to Brussels, in Belgium. The organizers have selected 22 teams to compete for the coveted yellow jersey, and the other prizes. This year, the Tourmalet will be climbed twice, as two of the 21 higher mountain passes. … Read entire article »
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