Destination Sport Experiences has released details for some of its cycling and marathon trips in 2022. The sports travel company specialises in travel packages, accommodation, and guaranteed entry to marathons, cycling sportives, and international long-distance triathlons. Here we take a look at what’s on offer…
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Italy: Gran Fondo Strade Bianche
- When: 6 March 2022
- About the trip: ride Le Strade Bianche (white gravel roads) around Siena, just one day after the pros have completed the route. Undulating hills, rows of cypress trees, with a dash of Tuscan sunshine – this really is a slice of cycling paradise.
- Price: from £599 with a three-night hotel stay
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com
Belgium: Tour of Flanders Cyclo
- When: 2 April 2022
- About the trip: the jewel in the crown of the Flemish cycling year, the Tour of Flanders sportive takes place in the home of cycling. Famous for its cobblestones, the Tour of Flanders offers tough climbs and winding roads through the Flemish countryside. Be swept up by the inimitable ambiance during “We Ride Flanders”. Traditionally, the longest distance sets off from Antwerp, with the other three routes starting from Oudenaarde. All riders will finish in Oudenaarde. Route options: 72km, 136km, 177km or 217 km.
- Price: from £649 including a four-night hotel stay
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com
France: Paris Roubaix Challenge
- When: 16 April 2022
- About the trip: for those who love a real adventure, the Paris Roubaix Challenge offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to ride the legendary “Hell of the North”. Just 24 hours before the pros tackle the cobbles, riders from around the world have the chance to test themselves on the Queen of the Classics with secteur pavé like the “Carrefour de l’Arbre” and the “Trouée d’Arenberg”. There is a spectacular finish at the Roubaix Velodrome. Route options: 70km, 140km or 170km.
- Price: from £299 including a hotel stay
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com
France: Étape Du Tour
- When: 10 July 2022
- About the trip: this is the only cycling event that gives riders the chance to experience the exact same route as the Tour de France professionals. Destination Sport Experiences, an official partner of the Étape Du Tour, are specialists in this destination and offer flexible options so customers can build their own trip online.
- Price: from £199
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com
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France: Paris Half Marathon
- When: 6 March 2022
- About the trip: the Paris Half Marathon, or the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris to give it its full title, usually attracts more than 40,000 entrants. It’s a great way to see the French capital city, achieve a half marathon personal best time or tick off the training list as a stepping stone to a marathon in future.
- Price: from £229
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com
Italy: Rome Marathon
- When: 27 March 2022
- About the trip: Rome is one of the most historic cities in the world – steeped in culture, there is no place like it. The Rome Marathon provides the chance to run through that history, soaking up all that the city has to offer along the way.
- Price: from £169
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com
Germany: Generali Berlin Half Marathon
- When: 3 April 2022
- About the trip: Berlin is an iconic city famed for its history, culture, and architecture – not to mention food! This is one of the biggest half marathons in the world.
- Price: from £189
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com
France: Paris Marathon
- When: 3 April 2022
- About the trip: the Paris Marathon (officially called the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris) is now one of the biggest marathons in the world, with more than 60,000 entrants expected to take to the start line in the French capital. Around a third of runners in Paris are first-time marathoners and with a fantastic sightseeing route around the “City of Love”, it is the perfect choice for those looking to start their marathon experience.
- Price: from £189
- How to book: destinationsportexperiences.com