Tour Down Under 2009

 MB Coaching presents the Tour Down Under 2009

This year our tour will begin on Saturday 17 January 2009 and finish on Monday 26 January 2009.

Numbers are strictly limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Your position is secured when you pay your deposit.

The tour is run for MB Coaching and MB Cycle clients. It is envisaged that you will have a good level of fitness to participate in the tour. Rides are generally 90-130km. Four main groups will run each day. Three of these groups will do similar rides, with the main difference being the speed they ride.

A fourth group (“Group 4”) will be run which is designed for MB Coaching clients who would find the longer rides overly challenging. This group will ride between 50-80km, most days, it will be supported by a mini bus and the numbers are limited.

If you have any questions you can talk to either Liz or Marcel.

Liz will be handling the bookings and am happy to discuss any questions you might have.  To book, please email Liz on mbcoachingliz@bigpond.com

Tour Cost: $2850 – riders

                     $2250 – non-riders

NB: Airfares are not included in the cost. At the time of booking, we can advise you of flights being caught by tour attendees.

Deposit: $1000 to be paid by Friday, 26 September 2008. However, your deposit secures your spot on the tour – as numbers are limited, we recommend that you pay your deposit asap.

Full payment: the balance of $1850 is to be paid by 28 November 2008.

Tour cost include:

·         9 night’s accommodation at the majestic old lion, twin share a two bedroom apartment*

·         9 supported rides throughout Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills

·         Entry in the challenge tour (ride the same course as the pro’s)

·         Return by coach from each stage of the TDU (Wed-Saturday)

·         Three dinners (Sat, Tues, Sat), 4 picnic style lunches (Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat), 1 café style lunch (TBC), functions at the TDU Classic and closing stage of the tour.

·         MB Coaching/MB Cycles TDU kit (cycling shorts, jersey and socks)*

·         MB Coaching/MB Cycles polo, water bottle

·         2 x ½ hour massages

·         Pickup and drop-off at Adelaide Airport

* the cost of the tour is based on 2 people sharing a two bedroom apartment. A small number of 3 bedroom apartments are available if 3 or more tour participants would like to share and may be requested at the time of booking.

** additional clothing maybe ordered.

Tour Itenarary*

Saturday 17 January

·         Arrive, build bikes, easy ride to Glenelg.  

Sunday 18 January

·         Ride through Adelaide Hills. Attend the Tour Down Under Classic in East Adelaide– drinks and finger food provided.

Monday 19 January

·         Ride to Checkers Hill and then through the Adelaide Hills

Tuesday  20 January

·         Ride through the Adelaide Hills, watch the King of the Mountain, watch the race finish of stage one and then go to a group dinner.

Wednesday  21 January

·         Ride to Stirling where lunch will be provided. En route watch the race go over the KOM, and watch the race finish in Stirling.

Thursday 22 January

·         Ride  to Victor Harbour to watch Stage 3 of the race.

Friday 23 January

·         Participate in the Challenge Tour which follows the same route as the TDU stage, beginning at Burnside Village and travelling to Angaston.

Saturday 24 January

·         Ride from Adelaide to Willunga. View the race as it goes over Willunga hill twice. Picnic lunch in Willunga, Champaign at the KOM, and then a winery for dinner….

Sunday 25 January

·         A slow recovery ride to Glenelg with breakfast and coffee by the beach, followed by a picnic lunch in the city as we view the final stage of TDU.

Monday 26 January

·         Return to Brisbane

*The itinerary may be subject to minor variations depending on weather and availability of some facilities and is designed as guide only.

Contact Liz : mbcoaching@bigpond.com

Contact Marcel : mbcoaching@bigpond.com

Phone : 07 3367 2488