GCN Avoriaz Roadbook 2019
Official Roadbook for GCN Avoriaz: 01-05 August 2019
Official Roadbook for GCN Avoriaz: 01-05 August 2019
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WELCOME TO<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> AVORIAZ<br />
We hope you are ready for a spectacular few days in the beautiful alpine resort of <strong>Avoriaz</strong>.<br />
We’ve got an action packed programme for you from riding to workshops, with fun on and off<br />
the bike and of course plenty of time to relax too.<br />
We are excited to be joining you for some amazing riding taking on some of the famous alpine<br />
climbs that have featured in the Tour de France. It all culminates with the <strong>GCN</strong> KOM Challenge<br />
on the final day so remember to keep something in the tank (and not get too carried away at<br />
Lloydy’s pub quiz the night before!)<br />
We really look forward to spending the next few days with you and hope you leave <strong>Avoriaz</strong> on<br />
Monday with memories and achievements that you will remember for a long time to come.<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Team<br />
Dan, Chris & Mayalen
WELCOME TO<br />
AVORIAZ<br />
We are delighted to partner with <strong>Avoriaz</strong> to host our second <strong>GCN</strong> event – <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong>. <strong>Avoriaz</strong><br />
1800 is renowned as one of the best ski resorts in France. Located in the Portes du Soleil,<br />
above the town of Morzine it is famous for its spectacular cliff top location and unique style and<br />
architecture.<br />
Outside of the ski season Avroiaz is a fantastic summer destination and perfect for cyclists. MTB<br />
lovers will be in their element, you can switch easily between the cross-country trails, downhill<br />
runs, equipped bike parks, fun features, beginner slopes and picnic areas where you’ll even find<br />
a barbecue! The road cycling is also superb with a great selection of routes steeped in Tour de<br />
France history – <strong>Avoriaz</strong> itself has hosted a stage finish of the Tour 6 times!<br />
This only scratches the surface of activities and attractions in <strong>Avoriaz</strong> so make sure you check<br />
out www.avoriaz.com before you arrive.<br />
Special thanks to the <strong>Avoriaz</strong> Tourist Board for hosting us and helping to create the <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong><br />
experience.<br />
James Pope<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Events Director
GET TO KNOW THE PRESENTERS<br />
A MASSIVE WELCOME TO YOU ALL FROM EVERYONE AT <strong>GCN</strong> AND <strong>GCN</strong> EN ESPAÑOL<br />
DAN ‘LLOYDY’ LLOYD CHRIS OPIE MAYALEN ‘MAI’ NORIEGA<br />
How would you describe yourself as<br />
a cyclist? Sporadic.<br />
Your best moment on a bike? Getting<br />
into a breakaway with 100km to go at<br />
my first Tour of Flanders with Hoste,<br />
Chavanel and Quinziato.<br />
Post-ride beverage? Beer.<br />
You are most likely to...?<br />
Overestimate my fitness.<br />
Favourite bike tech? Wahoo Bolt –<br />
love a few numbers.<br />
Your cycling hero? Jan Ullrich. Most<br />
people from that era now have some<br />
question marks and asterisks next to<br />
their name, but when I was young, I<br />
wanted to be Jan Ullrich.<br />
Your best joke? What do you call<br />
a swimmer with no arms and legs?<br />
Clever dick.<br />
Favourite bit of <strong>GCN</strong> Mallorca? The<br />
karaoke.<br />
Looking forward to most at <strong>GCN</strong><br />
<strong>Avoriaz</strong>? Descending the Col de Joux<br />
Plane.<br />
How would you describe yourself as<br />
a cyclist? Heavy. Retired. Sprinter.<br />
Your best moment on a bike? Winning<br />
myself, but when teammates won it<br />
was even better as you could feel<br />
everyone’s enjoyment and felt part of<br />
something bigger.<br />
Post-ride beverage? On heavy training<br />
days if it was hot I would always lust<br />
after something really cold and fizzy<br />
like bitter lemon!<br />
You are most likely to...? Win the<br />
sprint for the cafe.<br />
Favourite bike tech? Discs/thru axles.<br />
Your cycling hero? Erik Zabel.<br />
Your best joke? My list of results!<br />
Favourite bit of <strong>GCN</strong> Mallorca? Aside<br />
from the Karaoke, just riding with so<br />
many people from different walks of life<br />
with one common passion.<br />
Looking forward to most at <strong>GCN</strong><br />
<strong>Avoriaz</strong>? I’m looking forward to using<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> as a training camp to<br />
prepare for my first competitive event<br />
since retiring from racing. A 100 mile<br />
MTB event called the Leadville 100.<br />
How would you describe yourself<br />
as a cyclist? Like all kinds of cycling<br />
disciplines, not the best at any.<br />
Your best moment on a bike? London<br />
Paralympics road race, when we were<br />
in the breakaway for the majority of the<br />
race and got home with a silver medal.<br />
Post-ride beverage? Beer, of course!<br />
You are most likely to...? Go too<br />
hard too early, I never learn from my<br />
mistakes!<br />
Favourite bike tech? Disc brakes.<br />
Your cycling hero? Marianne Vos.<br />
Your best joke? I am the worst person<br />
at telling jokes!<br />
Favourite bit of <strong>GCN</strong> Mallorca?<br />
Apart from all the great riding<br />
around Mallorca, getting to hang out<br />
afterwards with the guests and seeing<br />
Lloydy on the Karaoke.<br />
Looking forward to most at <strong>GCN</strong><br />
<strong>Avoriaz</strong>? Riding my bike with great<br />
people in the mountains for a couple of<br />
days.<br />
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Spokes are online coaching specialists for cyclists, triathletes and endurance athletes. All of our coaching programmes are<br />
completely tailored to the personal profile, circumstances, needs and aspirations of the individual. The coaching programmes<br />
vary in terms of the specialist treatments included, ranging from: ‘video call’ consultancy and regular review time with the<br />
coach and or nutritionist; DNA analysis; sweat analysis; access to expert and specialist webinars on mental fitness, strength +<br />
conditioning; stretching + yoga and a nutritional recipe library.<br />
Regardless of your age, experience or goals Spokes can provide you with a personal coaching programme to improve your<br />
performance and enjoyment.<br />
PAV BRYAN – PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR<br />
Pav heads up the coaching team at Spokes and is responsible for ensuring the products and<br />
services they offer is market leading and always at the forefront of innovation. Pav developed<br />
the ‘Truly Personal Coaching’ methodology, which has provided countless successes not just<br />
with his coaching, but within the industry that has now adopted it. Truly Personal Coaching is<br />
a promise that you will always get coaching that is achievable, be that from the time you have<br />
available, the goals you want to achieve or the manner in which you want to achieve them.<br />
JAKE YARRANTON – COACH<br />
Having always had an interest in sport and being quite a competitive individual, I fell into the<br />
sport of cycling easily as I started working as a part time sales assistant at my local bike shop. It<br />
wasn’t long before I became heavily involved with the sport in racing and also a chosen career<br />
path of professional bike fitting and coaching. My only regret with cycling is not starting earlier.<br />
I have been cycling for just over 10 years and have progressed through the ranks whilst working<br />
full time and moving away to San Diego to gain experience and pass further qualifications in<br />
bike fitting. Having studied sport and exercise science in my previous education brings the<br />
interest of athlete performance and how to achieve the best results whilst training and racing.<br />
AITOR ALTUNA – COACH<br />
I have a passion for human performance and coaching. I started reading training books and<br />
everything related to performance that I could, with the quest of understanding how the human<br />
body works in the context of exercise. My curiosity kept growing, and I found myself reading<br />
physiology textbooks, nutrition textbooks, and articles in scientific journals. That passion made<br />
me start coaching other cyclists, applying the theory to practice.<br />
My approach to coaching is focusing on the science, and building the training plan based on<br />
principles of physiology, never forgetting the psychological aspect of the sport, and<br />
all the social/mental factors that affect day to day training and performance. Having physiology<br />
as a base, I try to find a way to apply it to practice, always in the quest of optimizing human<br />
performance.<br />
Twitter @spokesfit Instagram @spokesfit Facebook @spokesfit
AVORIAZ MAP<br />
MORZINE<br />
VIA ROUTE D’AVORIAZ<br />
MONTRIOND<br />
VIA COL DE JOUX VERTE<br />
PUBLIC<br />
PARKING<br />
TENNIS COURTS<br />
AMARA<br />
SASKIA<br />
LA FALAISE<br />
BREAKFAST LOCATION<br />
TOW<br />
STAG<br />
AQUARIAZ<br />
6<br />
PR<br />
TO
<strong>GCN</strong> RESIDENCE<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> RESTAURANT<br />
CROZATS<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> VENUE<br />
The Place<br />
LE REFUGE<br />
DINNER LOCATION<br />
TOURIST BOARD<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Information Point & Venue<br />
ARRIVAL RECEPTION & TRANSFERS<br />
Drop-off & Pick-Up<br />
N<br />
E<br />
PRODAINS GONDOLA<br />
(to Morzine)<br />
KIDS ZONE<br />
LANDMARK/PLACE OF INTEREST<br />
ROAD<br />
BOWLING<br />
SHORTCUT<br />
Passage Publique<br />
ODAINS<br />
MORZINE<br />
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RIDE GUIDE<br />
The <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> ride outs will be fully supported with guides, mechanic support vehicles and feed stops. Plus you’ll get the<br />
pleasure of the company of the <strong>GCN</strong> presenters!<br />
RIDE GROUPS<br />
Riders will be split into groups based on different speed and ability levels. We’ll contact you in advance to find out which<br />
group is most suitable. Riders will also have the option to join the coaching masterclass on the two main ride days - this will<br />
be a shorter route providing the opportunity for more hands on coaching by the Spokes coaching team.<br />
There will be the opportunity to change groups if you feel that the group you are in is too fast or too slow. Each day we will<br />
make any updates to ride groups and provide information and timings at the <strong>GCN</strong> reception in the hotel lobby.<br />
RIDING GUIDE<br />
Each group will be led by an experienced ride guide who<br />
will lead the group. The ride guide will provide instructions<br />
during the ride and any other warnings on the road so it<br />
is important that riders follow their instructions at all times.<br />
Although the ride guide for each group will lead the group<br />
on the road, please bear in mind that we all have a collective<br />
responsibility to conduct ourselves safely and respectfully<br />
on the road at all times, both to your fellow riders and other<br />
road users.<br />
Signal Right<br />
Signal Left<br />
On the climbs, it is possible that the group will fragment,<br />
and riders are encouraged to take the climbs at their own<br />
pace. The ride leader will regroup everyone back together<br />
at the top of each climb before continuing. If any riders are<br />
struggling, the support team will be there to help and can<br />
assist a rider to join a slower group on the road or provide a<br />
short boost up the road.<br />
Slow Down/Stop<br />
RIDE SAFETY<br />
A safety briefing will be provided each day before the ride<br />
begins. Please ensure you follow the safety instructions<br />
given and any further instructions of the ride leader on the<br />
road. Riders are to ride two abreast within the groups unless<br />
asked to single out by the ride guide. Groups must not be<br />
spread across the road as you may see in a race situation.<br />
Please ensure you ride safely at all times, observing the<br />
rules of the road and following good basic riding etiquette.<br />
Good etiquette means that we are always respectful of our<br />
fellow riders, have good communication with each other<br />
and take due care and attention to highlight any hazards or<br />
obstacles you may encounter on the road, clearly and safely.<br />
Point Out Hazard<br />
Move Around Object<br />
With respect to any descents on the rides: please ensure<br />
that you take extra care and attention when descending as<br />
a group. The rides are not a race situation and the roads are<br />
all open to traffic. The ride guide will always be the first rider<br />
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on the road when descending, they will set an appropriate<br />
and safe tempo for the descent. Please do not pass the<br />
ride guide when descending, allow yourself some space<br />
between you the rider in front and please remain on the<br />
correct side of the road at all times.<br />
FEED STATION<br />
There will be a feed station on the main ride days (Thursday/<br />
Friday) which will be just over halfway. The feed station will<br />
provide snacks, nutrition products and the opportunity to<br />
top up water. Before the ride there will be fruit and snacks<br />
available at the <strong>GCN</strong> bike area to put in your pockets.<br />
MECHANIC SUPPORT<br />
Our mechanic team will be on hand for bike checks before<br />
and after the ride. They will also provide support on the road<br />
and can assist with minor problems and punctures. Please<br />
be aware that this is not a “race style” neutral service and<br />
riders are still expected to be capable of managing minor<br />
problems and punctures. In the event of a more significant<br />
mechanical problem that cannot be fixed at the roadside,<br />
the support team may need to take the bike for further<br />
assessment to ascertain if further repair or replacement parts<br />
may be required. In the event that a bike is unrideable, the<br />
bike and rider can be transported back to the hotel in one of<br />
the ride support vehicles.<br />
RIDE DETAILS<br />
The following pages provide a detailed summary of each<br />
ride day including route maps and profiles. Riders are<br />
recommended to add routes to your bike computer – GPX<br />
files will be available to download in advance.<br />
KOM CHALLENGE<br />
The grand finale to <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> will be the KOM Challenge<br />
(see details of the climb on page 18-19). The KOM is<br />
designed to be fun - riders can choose to race or ride at<br />
your own pace.<br />
PERSONAL INSURANCE<br />
As is good practice when riding at home or abroad, We<br />
highly recommend all riders have full personal insurance<br />
(see insurance section on page 10).
TRAVEL INFORMATION<br />
AIRPORT TRANSFERS<br />
Airport shuttles will be provided on the designated transfer days (see transfer details below). For guests who are arriving<br />
outside of these transfer times please contact us for assistance with a private transfer by emailing<br />
gcn@sportstoursinternational.co.uk or refer to the <strong>Avoriaz</strong> transfer service at www.avorinet.com/transfers<br />
ARRIVAL – THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST<br />
Transfers leaving Geneva airport at:<br />
DEPARTURE – MONDAY 5TH AUGUST<br />
Transfers leaving welcome point at resort entrance at:<br />
12:00<br />
07:00 for flights departing Geneva after 11:00<br />
17:00<br />
11:00 for flights departing Geneva after 15:00<br />
Your flight should arrive 1 hour prior to the transfer time<br />
to ensure that you and your luggage are ready to leave<br />
on time. On arrival at the airport please exit the baggage<br />
collection where the <strong>GCN</strong> team will be located.<br />
Please meet at the welcome point at the entrance to the<br />
resort (where you were dropped off on arrival day). Ensure<br />
you are checked out of the hotel, have your bike packed,<br />
and are ready to depart ahead of the transfer times.<br />
INSURANCE<br />
Please ensure that you have put in place your own travel and personal accident insurance cover for the event that<br />
specifically insures you for cycling activities and covers potential theft and damage to your belongings. Having this insurance<br />
in place is a condition of participation of <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> – refer to section 4.2 in our T&Cs here: www.gcnevents.co/pages/terms<br />
ITINERARY<br />
We have four action packed days of riding, events and<br />
entertainment at <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong>:<br />
DAY 1: ARRIVAL<br />
Thursday 1st August<br />
DAY 2: COL DU CORBIER<br />
Friday 2nd August<br />
All Day<br />
Guest arrival and transfer<br />
Morning<br />
Col du Corbier or Coaching<br />
Masterclass<br />
Afternoon<br />
Short (optional) orienation<br />
ride<br />
Afternoon<br />
Coaching Workshop with<br />
Pav Bryan<br />
Evening<br />
Welcome with the <strong>GCN</strong> team<br />
Evening<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Show Live<br />
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GENERAL, VISA, PASSPORT AND HEALTH INFORMATION<br />
For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports.<br />
General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information<br />
relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.<br />
KIT LIST<br />
☐<br />
Passport<br />
☐<br />
Arm/Leg Warmers<br />
☐<br />
Power Meter Parts<br />
☐<br />
Flight Details & Pass<br />
☐<br />
Full Finger Gloves<br />
☐<br />
Spare Mech Hanger<br />
☐<br />
Insurance Documents<br />
☐<br />
Overshoes<br />
☐<br />
Spare Tubes<br />
☐<br />
Credit Cards & Cash<br />
☐<br />
Bottles<br />
☐<br />
Spare Cleats<br />
☐<br />
Mobile Phone & Charger<br />
☐<br />
Multitool<br />
☐<br />
Swim Kit<br />
☐<br />
Plug Socket Adapters<br />
☐<br />
Mini Pump<br />
☐<br />
Wash Kit<br />
☐<br />
Bike (in bike box)<br />
☐<br />
Tyre Levers<br />
☐<br />
Sun Screen<br />
☐<br />
Helmet<br />
☐<br />
Quick Chain Links<br />
☐<br />
Personal Medication<br />
☐<br />
Sunglasses<br />
☐<br />
Lights<br />
☐<br />
Energy/Hydration Products<br />
☐<br />
Cycling Shoes<br />
☐<br />
Pedals<br />
☐<br />
Chamois Cream<br />
☐<br />
Cycling Kit<br />
☐<br />
Bike Computer<br />
☐<br />
Waterproofs<br />
☐<br />
Heart Rate Monitor<br />
DAY 3: COL DU JOUX PLANE<br />
DAY 4: KOM CHALLENGE<br />
DAY 5: DEPARTURE<br />
MORE DETAIL<br />
Saturday 3rd August<br />
Sunday 4th August<br />
Monday 5th August<br />
Morning<br />
Morning<br />
Morning<br />
Col du Joux Plane or<br />
KOM Challenge<br />
Checkout by 10:00<br />
Coaching Masterclass<br />
Afternoon<br />
Afternoon<br />
R&R – Free Time<br />
Ask <strong>GCN</strong> Anything<br />
& Wrap Party<br />
Evening<br />
Evening<br />
Lloydy’s Pub Quiz<br />
Dinner<br />
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DAY 1 THURSDAY<br />
STAGE<br />
TIMINGS<br />
NOTES<br />
Transfer<br />
Various<br />
Please refer to travel section on page 11<br />
Arrival<br />
All Day<br />
On arrival at <strong>Avoriaz</strong> guests will be met at the <strong>Avoriaz</strong><br />
welcome point where you will be directed to you<br />
accommodation to check in. Bikes can be taken to your<br />
apartment to build yourself or transported to the <strong>GCN</strong><br />
bike area at the Tourist Board<br />
Welcome Pack<br />
From 14:00<br />
After check in guests are invited to make your way to<br />
the Tourist Board Office to collect your accreditation and<br />
welcome pack at the <strong>GCN</strong> reception.The <strong>GCN</strong> reception<br />
will be open from 14:00<br />
Bike Build<br />
14:30–16:30<br />
19:00–20:00<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> bike area will be located outside the Tourist Board.<br />
Mechanics will assist with bike build and checks. Orbea<br />
demo bikes can be collected here<br />
Orientation Ride<br />
17:00–18:00<br />
Optional beginner coaching session to learn the basics of<br />
riding in a group, riding etiquette and descending. Group<br />
will ride down the top part of the <strong>Avoriaz</strong> descent and<br />
back up to <strong>Avoriaz</strong> (approx. 10km). Please meet at <strong>GCN</strong><br />
bike area at 16:45 ready to ride. Riders will be set off in<br />
groups following short safety briefing<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Welcome<br />
19:30–20:00<br />
Head to the <strong>GCN</strong> studio in the Tourist Board office for the<br />
welcome briefing and to meet the team<br />
Dinner<br />
20:00–21:00<br />
La Refuge Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for dinner<br />
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APARTMENT INFORMATION<br />
The accommodation in <strong>Avoriaz</strong> is apartment style run by Pierre & Vacances. Guests will be located in either Saskia, Crozats<br />
or Amara apartments (please refer to the <strong>Avoriaz</strong> map for the location of the apartment blocks). On arrival in <strong>Avoriaz</strong> you will<br />
be advised which block you are staying in and directed to the reception.<br />
There are some important terms and conditions to be aware of:<br />
Check-in Times<br />
Check in is normally 17:00 but we will endeavour to organise<br />
early check in for guests arriving in the afternoon<br />
Check-out Times<br />
Check out will be 10:00 on Monday 5th August<br />
Security Deposit<br />
A security deposit will be required on the apartment (200<br />
Euros for Saskia, 400 Euros for Crozats, 500 Euros for<br />
Amara). Please ensure you have a credit card available for<br />
this – the deposit is for any damages so will be refunded<br />
following departure<br />
Kitchen<br />
Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with kettle and<br />
coffee machine<br />
Wifi<br />
Complimentary wifi is available and you will be provided with<br />
an access code at check-in<br />
Linen and Towels<br />
Please note that a linen and towel pack will be available for<br />
you, but you need to make your own bed<br />
Cleaning<br />
Daily cleaning of the apartment is not provided. End of stay<br />
cleaning is provided, but please tidy the apartment and<br />
follow any instructions provided at check-in<br />
Bikes<br />
Are allowed in the apartments<br />
Laundry<br />
An automatic laundry service is open daily in the resort<br />
Taxe de Sejour<br />
Daily tourist tax is payable in France (approx. 2 Euros per<br />
day). This will need to be paid at check-in.<br />
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DAY 2 FRIDAY<br />
STAGE<br />
TIMINGS<br />
NOTES<br />
Breakfast<br />
07:30–08:30<br />
La Falaise Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for continental<br />
breakfast<br />
Ride Out<br />
From 08:30<br />
Ride groups will depart from 08:30 – check daily groups<br />
and start times at the <strong>GCN</strong> information desk in the Tourist<br />
Board Office. Meet at <strong>GCN</strong> bike area ready to ride 15<br />
minutes before your group departure time.<br />
Massage<br />
15:00–17:00<br />
Complimentary post ride sports massage provided by<br />
Katrina. Allocated in 15 minute slots – please register your<br />
slot on return from the ride. The massage room is located<br />
in the Tourist Board Office<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Workshop<br />
17:00–18:00<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Coaching Workshop hosted in <strong>GCN</strong> Studio<br />
Pav Bryan – Performance Director at Spokes<br />
Dinner<br />
18:30–20:00<br />
La Refuge Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for dinner<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Show Live<br />
20:00–21:30<br />
Head to the <strong>GCN</strong> studio for the <strong>GCN</strong> Show with Dan and<br />
Chris<br />
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ROUTE INFORMATION<br />
MAIN RIDE STATISTICS<br />
Distance 72.5 km<br />
Difficulty Difficult<br />
Total Elevation 1420 m<br />
Total Descent 2260 m<br />
Est. Moving Time* 03:46<br />
*average speed 19.2 km/h<br />
MASTERCLASS RIDE STATISTICS<br />
Distance 29.4 km<br />
Difficulty Difficult<br />
Total Elevation 990 m<br />
Total Descent 990 m<br />
Est. Moving Time* 02:08<br />
*average speed 13.8 km/h<br />
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DAY 3 SATURDAY<br />
STAGE<br />
TIMINGS<br />
NOTES<br />
Breakfast<br />
07:30–08:30<br />
La Falaise Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for continental<br />
breakfast<br />
Ride Out<br />
From 08:30<br />
Ride groups will depart from 08:30 – check daily groups<br />
and start times at the <strong>GCN</strong> information desk in the Tourist<br />
Board Office. Meet at <strong>GCN</strong> bike area ready to ride 15<br />
minutes before your group departure time<br />
Massage<br />
16:00–18:00<br />
Complimentary post ride sports massage provided by<br />
Katrina. Allocated in 15 minute slots – please register your<br />
slot on return from the ride. The massage room is located<br />
in the Tourist Board Office<br />
Dinner<br />
18:30–20:00<br />
La Refuge Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for dinner<br />
Lloydy’s Pub Quiz<br />
20:00–21:30<br />
Head to La Place bar for Lloydy’s Pub Quiz<br />
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ROUTE INFORMATION<br />
MAIN RIDE STATISTICS<br />
Distance 79.2 km<br />
Difficulty Difficult<br />
Total Elevation 1920 m<br />
Total Descent 2750 m<br />
Est. Moving Time* 04:39<br />
*average speed 19.2 km/h<br />
MASTERCLASS RIDE STATISTICS<br />
Distance 38.6 km<br />
Difficulty Difficult<br />
Total Elevation 850 m<br />
Total Descent 1680 m<br />
Est. Moving Time* 02:34<br />
*average speed 15.0 km/h<br />
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DAY 4 SUNDAY<br />
STAGE<br />
TIMINGS<br />
NOTES<br />
Breakfast<br />
07:30–08:30<br />
La Falaise Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for continental<br />
breakfast<br />
Ride Out (Option 1)<br />
08:00<br />
Riders who wish to do the full loop ascending the Col du<br />
Joux Verte to the start of the KOM must be ready to leave<br />
by 08:00<br />
Ride Out (Option 2)<br />
09:00<br />
Option for riders who wish to descend the Col du Joux<br />
Verte to the start of the KOM<br />
KOM Challenge<br />
09:30–11:00<br />
On arrival riders will sign in. Riders will set off at 1 minute<br />
intervals in start order. Following the KOM riders will ride<br />
back to <strong>Avoriaz</strong> (3km)<br />
Wrap Party<br />
15:00–17:00<br />
Head to La Place bar where we will be hosting the wrap<br />
party featuring Ask <strong>GCN</strong> Anything – your chance to ask<br />
the <strong>GCN</strong> presenters anything you want<br />
Dinner<br />
18:30–20:00<br />
La Refuge Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for dinner<br />
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ROUTE INFORMATION<br />
1750m<br />
KOM SEGMENT PROFILE<br />
1700m<br />
1650m<br />
1600m<br />
1550m<br />
1500m<br />
0km<br />
Avg Grade 6%<br />
4.26km<br />
VITAL STATISTICS<br />
Distance<br />
Difficulty<br />
Total Elevation<br />
Total Descent<br />
Est. Moving Time*<br />
Feed Stations<br />
4.33 km<br />
Easy<br />
250 m<br />
0 m<br />
00:26<br />
1<br />
*average speed 10.0 km/h<br />
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DAY 5 MONDAY<br />
STAGE<br />
TIMINGS<br />
NOTES<br />
Breakfast<br />
07:30–09:30<br />
La Falaise Restaurant: <strong>GCN</strong> allocated area for continental<br />
breakfast<br />
Pack<br />
Morning<br />
Riders pack bikes into bike boxes ahead of departure.<br />
Assistance will be available from our event team.<br />
Please note: for early departures we recommend<br />
packing bikes on Saturday afternoon<br />
Transfer<br />
Various<br />
Please refer to travel section on page 11 for departure<br />
instructions and information on the airport transfer times<br />
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<strong>GCN</strong> AVORIAZ PARTNERS<br />
We are pleased to be supported by the following partners at <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong>:<br />
Wahoo Fitness harnesses the power of your smart phone to transform the way you ride, run<br />
and reach your fitness goals. At <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> you will be able to try out the latest Wahoo Kickr<br />
smart trainer - we will have two trainers set up in the <strong>GCN</strong> studio which will also be in the Wahoo<br />
warm up zone at the start of the KOM Challenge. Wahoo will also have the latest Elemnt bike<br />
computers available to test – you will need to download the Wahoo Roam app onto your phone.<br />
Go to www.wahoofitness.com to download the app and find out more about Wahoo<br />
Leading Bicycles, helmets and cycle clothing brand Orbea develops technology applied to<br />
products for bike lovers. At <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> you will get the chance to test a top of the range Orca<br />
Aero road bike as well as the new Orbea Gain road e-bike.<br />
To find out more about Orbea go to www.orbea.com<br />
Enervit Sport is a complete line of endurance sport nutritional supplements, providing specific<br />
products for every step of your performance strategy. We are delighted to have Enervit providing<br />
energy products before, during and after <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> rides.<br />
Find out more at www.enervit.com<br />
Whether hiking or biking, Komoot’s planning and navigation tech helps you to easily plan<br />
your next adventure. <strong>GCN</strong> <strong>Avoriaz</strong> guests will get access to worldwide offline maps on<br />
Komoot. You will also be able to download all the ride routes from Komoot as well as upload<br />
images to the routes using your Komoot account.<br />
Find out more at www.komoot.com<br />
Find out more about our Coaching Partner, Spokes on page 5 or by visiting www.spokes.fit<br />
Special thanks to Katrina for providing Sports Massages. Check out www.pilates-trainer.co.uk
EVENT TEAM<br />
James Pope<br />
Event Director<br />
Ben Roberts<br />
Drone Pilot<br />
Gary Willis<br />
Ride Director<br />
Ed Nicholl<br />
Event Support/Mechanic<br />
Jamie Warren<br />
Head of Marketing<br />
Steve Drewery<br />
Event Support/Mechanic<br />
Neil Wyatt<br />
Production Manager<br />
Abi Gibb<br />
Ride Leader<br />
Keith Stocker<br />
Event Manager<br />
Tim Scott<br />
Ride Guide<br />
Dan Lloyd<br />
Director of Racing<br />
Grigor Wallace<br />
Ride Guide<br />
Chris Opie<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> Presenter<br />
Pav Bryan<br />
Performance Director<br />
Mayalen Noreiga<br />
<strong>GCN</strong> en Español Presenter<br />
Jake Yarranton<br />
Coach<br />
Stefan Darque<br />
Video Creator<br />
Aitor Altuna<br />
Coach<br />
Karl Wakfer<br />
Video Creator<br />
Olly Bowman<br />
Photographer<br />
Sid Albanis<br />
Creator<br />
Katrina Aldridge-Heath<br />
Sports Massage<br />
CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
General enquiries info@gcnevents.co<br />
Booking enquiries +44 161 703 8161 – gcn@sportstoursinternational.co.uk<br />
Event Control Number +44 7968 264 196<br />
Don’t forget to share your photos on Instagram<br />
#<strong>GCN</strong>INSPIRATION
in partnership with<br />
www.avoriaz.com<br />
www.wahoofitness.com<br />
www.orbea.com<br />
www.enervit.com<br />
www.komoot.com<br />
www.spokes.fit