My Rider Account

Bike Transport

You can book your bike on to one of our transfers for £40 each way (increasing to £50 after 31st March) from My Shop here in your Rider Account. Vans go out and back between UK and France throughout the event from a number of locations, listed below.

Details of the Bike Transport options are posted here in December/January and are then available to buy until the end of April.

Bike Transport Instructions

1. You don’t need to remove pedals or twist handlebars. Leave your bike exactly as you ride it.

2. Remove anything that could fall off during transit (inc. computers, large saddle packs, water bottles). One small, very securely attached saddle pack is okay if it lives on your bike and is difficult to remove, but please no more than that.

3. Take your bike to your drop off bike shop, within their opening hours and before the drop off deadline listed.

4. The bike shop will be waiting for your bike and will label it for you before storing it ready for the Le Loop collection.

5. Please be very friendly to the bike shop. Think of buying something! They don’t charge us for this brilliant service so if you give them some business, or book a service for the bike on its return, it would be wonderful. See below for their deals.

6. It’s a busy time of year for all our bike hubs. If you want to book a service, make sure you get it booked well in advance. They want to help and hate to disappoint riders – so make sure you give them sufficient notice.

NOTE i. We pack the bikes with removal blankets so you don’t need to take your bike apart or do anything special to it at all. You just turn up and hand it over. This is how we transport the bikes when there are transfers between stages. The mechanics have done this a million times.

NOTE ii. If you’d prefer to bring your bike yourself by car/train/plane, that’s absolutely fine. We’re happy to transport soft cases and cardboard boxes on tour, but we have to have a zero tolerance policy towards transporting hard cases. This isn’t to be mean, it’s just because they take up so much room in the vans that we’d need an extra truck just to keep them all with us. If your only option is to bring a hard case, you’ll either need to leave it at your first hotel to collect after your Loop OR have it shipped from your first hotel to your last; we just need to be clear that we won’t be able to transport your hard case in our vans.

NOTE iii. We may take all bike bags/cases of those joining us for the Grand Loop, Mountains Week or Second Half (those NOT using Le Loop’s bike transport from/to the UK) and store them in a secure unit during the Tour. They will be returned to you at the end of your ride. This is to save van space for bikes and kit while we travel around the country (there is no charge for this bag storage).

Drop off/Pick up Points

Locations, dates and times will be listed below in December/January

Drop off/Pick up points

London: On Your Bike

3 – 4 London Bridge Walk, London Bridge, London, SE1 2SX
Tel: 020 7378 6669

Directions:

On Your Bike is based on London Bridge Walk (that connects London Bridge Station to London Bridge) within Colechurch House.

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with On Your Bike for £20 a day, paid directly to On Your Bike when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Tues 24 – Wed 25 June
	2nd Half, Pyrenees, Mountains Week	Fri 4 – Sat 5 July
	Alps, Middle Mountains	Thurs 10 – Fri 11 July

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Grand Depart, TDF Adventure	Fri 4 – Sat 5 July
	1st Half, Middle Mountains, TdeF Adventure	Tues 15 – Wed 16 July
	Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Alps, 2nd Half, Grand Loop, Paris extension	Tues 22 – Wed 23 July

Opening Times:

Mon-Fri 10am – 6.30pm. Sat 10am – 6pm. Sun CLOSED

On Your Bike DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30 using discount code LeLoop10 (available online or direct in store).

Edinburgh: Gamma

Gamma Transport Division, 15-24 Comely Bank Row, Edinburgh EH4 1EA.
Tel: 0131 332 1777

NOTE: Gamma have a warehouse space in one of the white garages. Call them if you have trouble locating.

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with Gamma for £20 a day, paid directly to Gamma when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Mon 23 – Tues 24th June

NB. If you’re signed up for the 2nd Half Loop, Mountains Week, Middle Mountains or Alps/Lite Loop, contact Kate to discuss options.

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Pyrenees, Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Alps, Paris extension	Thurs 24 – Fri 25 July

NB. If you’re signed up for the Grand Depart, Pyrenees or TDF Adventure, contact Kate to discuss options.

Opening Times:

Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm. Sat 9am – 4pm. Sun Closed.

Gamma DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30.

Birmingham: Bridgtown Cycles

Bridgtown Cycles Birmingham, Unit 7, Lakeside Business Park, Walkmill Way, Cannock WS11 0XE. 01922 411180

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with Bridgtown for £20 a day, paid directly to Bridgtown when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Sat 21 Jun OR Tues 24 Jun (Closed Sun/Mon)
	2nd Half, Mountains Week, Pyrenees	Sun 6th July – see below*
	Alps, Middle Mountains	Thur 10 – Fri 11 July

*NB. Bridgtown Cycles is closed on Sundays, so we will arrange for you to meet our driver en route for the handover. Contact Kate to discuss logistics.

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK
	Pyrenees, 1st Half	Wed 16 – Thurs 17 July
	Grand Loop, Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Alps, 2nd Half, Paris Extension	Wed 23 – Thurs 24 July

NB. If you’re signed up for the Grand Depart or TDF Adventure, contact Kate to discuss options.

Opening Times: Tues – Sat 9am – 5pm
Closed Sunday/Monday.

Bridgtown Cycles DEALS:

a 15% discount off parts (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
15% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30 using discount code LeLoop15 (available online or direct in store).
Professional bike fit available by appointment – book well in advance

Manchester: Cookson Cycles

Cookson Cycles Manchester, 195 Bury New Rd, Whitefield M45 6GE. 0161 766 2633

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window below. Additional days can be arranged direct with Cookson Cycles for £20 a day, paid directly to Cookson Cycles when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Sat 21 OR Mon 23 June (Closed Sun)
	2nd Half, Mountains Week, Pyrenees	Thurs 3 – Fri 4 July
	Alps, Middle Mountains	Thurs 10 – Fri 11 July
BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Pyrenees, 1st Half, Middle	Tues 15 July – see below*
	Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Alps	Tues 22 – Wed 23 July
	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Paris extension	Wed 23 (from noon) to Thur 24 July

If you are riding the Grand Depart or TDF Adventure Loop and require return transport, please contact Kate.

Opening Times:

Mon-Sat 9am – 5.30pm. CLOSED Sundays and Tuesdays

Cookson Cycles DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30.
Bike fit available for £75

The Hague: Van Herwerden

Van Herwerden, Laan van Nieuw Oosteinde 100, 2274EK Voorburg
Tel: 070-3861719

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
The Hague to France	All Loops	N/A for 2025

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to The Hague	All Loops	N/A for 2025

Unfortunately we cannot provide any additional Hague pick ups or returns. However, we can coordinate with you in Calais. Please contact Kate to discuss logistics.

Opening Times:

Sun & Mon CLOSED. Tues-Fri 10.00am – 5.00pm. Sat 9am to 5pm.

Cambridge: Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre

Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre, 72 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1EP

Tel: 01223 315 845

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with Townsends for £20 a day, paid directly to Townsends when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Tues 24 – Wed 25 June

NB. If you’re signed up for the 2nd Half, Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Alps or Pyrenees Loop, contact Kate to discuss options.

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Alps, Mountains Week, Middle Mountains	Tues 22 – Wed 23 July

NB. If you’re signed up for the Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees or TdF Adventure Loop, contact Kate to discuss options.

Opening Times:

Mon – Sat 08:30 to 17:30. Closed Sunday

Townsends’ DEALS:

an upgrade on a bike service to include a free drive train clean (ie a £60 service for £42, and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories in store.

Reading: AW Cycles

AW Cycles, 110 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6DH.
Tel: 0118 946 3050

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with AW Cycles for £20 a day, paid directly to AW Cycles when you drop off/pick up your bike.

Bike Transport OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Mon 23 – Tues 24 June
	2nd Half, Mountains Week, Pyrenees	Fri 4 – Sat 5 July
	Alps, Middle Mountains	Thurs 10 – Fri 11 July

Bike Transport BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Grand Depart, TDF Adventure	Sat 5 OR Mon 7 July (closed Sun)
	1st Half, Pyrenees	Tues 15 – Wed 16 July
	Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Alps	Tues 22 – Wed 23 July
	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Paris extension	Wed 23 – Thurs 24 July

Opening Times:

Mon-Sat 9am – 6pm. Sun closed.

AW Cycles DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30.

Devon: Big Peaks

Big Peaks, Unit C1, Linhay Business Park, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7UP
Tel: 01364 654080

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with Big Peaks for £20 a day, paid directly to Big Peaks when you drop off/pick up your bike.

Bike Transport OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Tues 24 – Wed 25 Jun by noon

Bike Transport BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Alps, Mountains Week, Middle Mountains, Paris extension	Wed 23 – Thurs 24 July

Unfortunately we cannot provide any additional Devon pick ups or returns. Your nearest alternative is Bristol. Contact Kate to discuss options.

Opening Times:

Tues-Sat 9am – 5.30pm. Closed Sunday and Monday

Big Peaks DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30.

Petersfield: Hoops

Hoops, 21 Chapel Street, Petersfield, HANTS, GU32 3DT
Tel: 01730 263370

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with Hoops for £20 a day, paid directly to Hoops when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Wed 25 June
UK to France	2nd Half, Pyrenees, Mountains Week	Sat 5 July

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Pyrenees, 1st Half	Wed 16 – Thurs 17 July
	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Paris extension	Wed 23 – Thurs 24 July

**Unfortunately we cannot offer any additional collections or drops offs for Petersfield. East Grinstead or Reading are your nearest alternatives and contact Kate if any problems.

Opening Times:

Tues-Sat 9am – 5.30pm. CLOSED Sunday & Monday.

Hoops DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30.

Bristol: Giant Store

Giant Store, The Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8EF
Tel: 01454 620771

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below. Additional days can be arranged direct with the hub for £20 a day, paid directly to the hub when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Mon 23 – Tues 24 June

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Paris extension	Wed 23 – Thurs 24 July

**Unfortunately we cannot offer any additional collections or drops offs for Bristol. Reading is your nearest alternative. Contact Kate if any problems.

Opening Times:

Mon – Tues & Thurs – Sat 9am-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Sun CLOSED

Giant Store DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30.

Newcastle

Location tbc

When to drop/collect your bike:

Bikes should be dropped off/collected in the date window listed below.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	All Loops	Contact Kate for details

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK	All Loops	Contact Kate for details

Opening Times: N/A

TBC

East Grinstead: On Your Bike

On Your Bike, Felbridge Forge, London Road, East Grinstead RH19 2RQ

Tel: 01342 777700

When to drop/collect your bike:

BIKE TRANSPORT OUT	Which Loops?	Drop off window
UK to France	Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, TDF Adventure	Tues 24 – Wed 25 June

BIKE TRANSPORT BACK	Which Loops?	Collection window
France to UK
France to UK	Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Paris extension	Tues 22 – Wed 23 July

Unfortunately we cannot provide any additional East Grinstead departures or returns. Petersfield or London and your nearest alternatives. Contact Kate if any problems.

Opening Times:

Tues-Sat 9am – 5.30pm. Sun & Mon closed.

On Your Bike DEALS:

a 10% discount (and free storage) to all cyclists who book a pre or post event bike service.
10% off parts and accessories if you spend over £30 using discount code Le Loop10 (available online or direct in store).