L'Etape California by Le Tour de France is a ride designed to challenge cyclists on a course comparable to an Alps Mountain stage of the world's most well-known cycling race.
The second annual L'Etape California by Le Tour de France will take riders on a scenic hilly ride through the Sierra foothills in a region known for warm summer weather and sunshine. New for 2018, two route distances will be offered: riders can experience the full ride through 90 miles 7,500 feet of climbing, or the short ride through 60 miles and 4,000 feet of climbing to navigate the scenic vistas of Folsom, an active community at the base of the Sierra Foothills which is well known for cycling and running.
Open to the public and road riders of all skill levels, registration is now open for this Folsom-first holiday weekend event which begins on Saturday, Sept. 1 - a day filled with French food, sights, appearances from cycling legends, and family cycling fun - followed by the L'Etape ride on Sunday, Sept. 2.
What’s Included?
- Athlete Road Book and Commemorative Bib Number
- L’Etape California by Le Tour de France Finisher Gift
- Finisher Medal
- King and Queen of the Mountain Competition
- Post Ride Meal and Entertainment
Sept. 1 will be a cycling-filled day before the ride. Participants will be able to walk through the Cycling and Active Lifestyle Expo to experience family-friendly activities and vendor booths. Attendees can visit the traveling Tour de France Museum to see race visuals through a virtual reality experience, and ask questions to a Tour de France legend in a public Q and A session. Other offerings include French food, a look into French culture and a Tour de France stage or movie screening.
Similar to last year when the event took place in Mt. Baldy, Calif., winners of the climbing competition will be eligible to earn a trip to France to represent California and show their skills at the original Etape du Tour ride in summer 2019.
Prices rise on March 31.
- 02 Sep 2018 7:30am
- Tickets On Sale
- L'Etape CaliforniaL'Etape CaliforniaFolsom, California, USA
- Up to 90 miles (145 km)
- From 110.00 USD
Extra Information
In May, Folsom will play host to the Stage 6 start of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race, which runs May 13-19.
The Etape by Le Tour de France Ride Series encourages cyclists around the world to experience a course comparable to a legendary Tour de France stage in 12 international locations including Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Korea, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Taiwan. The original L'Etape du Tour ride, the premier mass participation race in Europe, was established in 1993 and has grown to one of the sport's biggest annual rides with over 15,000 riders. Though the course changes annually, the ride is always a goal of passionate Tour de France fans as they get to experience the roads just days before the professional riders.
