My Rider Account

Bike Transport

You can book your bike on to one of our transfers for £35 each way (increasing to £45 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.

Le Loop Bike Transport

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, saddle packs, water bottles)

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 on the train/plane, that’s absolutely fine. We’re happy to store soft cases and cardboard boxes (see Note iii below), but unfortunately we have to have a zero tolerance policy towards 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. Most bike shops have disposable cardboard boxes (the bikes they sell get delivered in them) which they’ll give you if you ask nicely.

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

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/FranceGrand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite Mon 19th – Tues 20th June
(nb Closed Sunday)
2nd Half, Alps/Lite, Mountains Week, Middle MountainsThurs 29th – Fri 30th June
BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to UKGrand Depart Mon 3rd – Tues 4th July
Pyrenees/Lite, 1st Half Wed 5th – Thurs 6th July
Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Alps/Lite Fri 14th (from noon) – Mon 17th (nb Closed Sunday)
Grand Loop, 2nd Half Tues 18th – Wed 19th 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 LeLoop23 (available online or direct in store).

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
 UK to Bilbao/FranceGrand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite Sat 17th & Mon 19th (Closed Sundays)
2nd Half, Mountains Week, Middle Mountains Alps/Lite Contact Kate for details
BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to UKGrand DepartContact Kate for details
1st Half, Pyrenees/LiteContact Kate for details
2nd Half, Grand Loop, Alps/Lite, Middle Mountains, Mountains WeekThurs 20th – Fri 21st July

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.

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
 UK to Bilbao/FranceGrand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite Sat 17th & Tues 20th by 11am June (closed Sun/Mon)

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

BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to UK
Grand Loop, 2nd HalfWed 19th – Thurs 20th July

NB. If you’re signed up for the Grand Depart, First Half, Middle Mountains, Mountains Week, Pyrenees/Lite, Alps/Lite contact Kate to discuss options.

Opening Times:

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

Bridgtown Cycles DEALS:

  • a 10% discount off parts (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 LeLoop23 (available online or direct in store).
  • Professional bike fit available by appointment – book well in advance

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.

A separate arrangement has been made by email with all those who purchased transport to Bilbao.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
 UK to Bilbao/FranceGrand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/LiteAs arranged with Kate 
2nd Half, Alps/Lite, Mountains Week, Middle MountainsAs arranged with Kate 
BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to UKGrand DepartContact Kate for details
1st Half, Pyrenees/LiteThurs 6th – Fri 7th July
Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Alps/Lite, Middle Mountains, Mountains WeekWed 19th (from noon) – Fri 21st July)

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

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
 The Hague to Bilbao/France All LoopsN/A for 2023
BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to The Hague All LoopsN/A for 2023

Unfortunately we cannot provide any additional Hague pick ups or returns.

Opening Times:

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

Rutland Cycling, 257 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8SL

Tel: 01223 244 310

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 Rutland Cycles for £20 a day, paid directly to Rutland Cycles when you drop off/pick up your bike.

BIKE TRANSPORT OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/France Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite Sun 18th – Mon 19th June
 2nd Half, Alps/Lite, Mountains Week, Middle MountainsContact Kate for details

 

BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to UKPyrenees/Lite, 1st HalfWed 5th – Thurs 6th July
Grand Depart, Alps/Lite, Middle Mountains, Mountains WeekContact Kate for details
Grand Loop, 2nd HalfTues 18th – Wed 19th July

Opening Times:

Mon – Fri 8.30am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm

Rutland Cycling 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.

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/FranceGrand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite Mon 19th – Tues 20th June
Alps/Lite, 2nd Half, Mountains Week, Middle Mountains Mon 26th – Tues 27th June
Bike Transport BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to UKGrand DepartThurs 29th – Fri 30th June
Pyrenees/Lite, 1st HalfWed 5th – Thurs 6th July
Alps/Lite, Middle Moutains, Mountains WeekContact Kate for details
Grand Loop, 2nd Half Tues 18th (from noon) – Thurs 20th 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.

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/FranceGrand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite Fri 16th – Sat 17th June (Closed Sun/Mon)
Bike Transport BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
France to UKGrand Loop, 2nd Half, Alps/Lite, Middle Mountains, Mountains WeekTues 18th (from noon) – Thurs 20th July

Unfortunately we cannot provide any additional Devon pick ups or returns. Please see Bristol for your next closest option.

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.

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/FranceGrand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/LiteSat 17th or Tues 20th June
2nd Half, Alps/Lite, Mountains Week, Middle MountainsThurs 29th – Fri 30th June
BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
France to UKGrand DepartMon 3rd – Tues 4th July
1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite, Middle Mountains, Alps/Lite, Mountains WeekSee below**
Grand Loop, 2nd HalfTues 18th from noon – Wed 19th July

**Unfortunately we cannot offer any additional collections or drops offs for Petersfield. For 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite, Alps/Lite, Middle Mountains and Mountains Week, please see East Grinstead for your nearest alternative.

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.

 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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/France Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/Lite Sat 17th – Mon 19th June
(Closed Sundays)
Alps/Lite, 2nd Half, Mountains Week, Middle MountainsThurs 29th – Fri 30th June
BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
 France to UKGrand DepartSat 1st  (from noon) – Mon 3rd July (closed Sunday)
1st Half, Pyrenees/LiteContact Kate for details
Grand Loop, 2nd Half, Middle Mountains,
Mountains Week, Alps/Lite		Tues 18th – Wed 19th July

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.

Location tbc

Tel: tbc

When to drop/collect your bike:

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

BIKE TRANSPORT OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/France All LoopsContact Kate for details

 

BIKE TRANSPORT BACKWhich Loops?Collection window
France to UK All LoopsContact Kate for details

 

Opening Times:

TBC

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

Tel: 01342 777700

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 OUTWhich Loops?Drop off window
UK to Bilbao/France Grand Loop, Grand Depart, 1st Half, Pyrenees/LiteSat 17th & Tues 20th June (Closed Sun & Mon)
Alps/Lite, 2nd Half, Mountains Week, Middle MountainsFri 30th June – Sat 1st July
BIKE TRANSPORT BACK Which Loops?Collection window
 France to UK
Grand DepartTues 4th – Wed 5th July
Middle Mountains, Alps/Lite, Mountains Week Sat 15th or Tues 18th  July (Closed Sun & Mon)

Unfortunately we cannot provide any additional East Grinstead returns. Please use one of the other options in your ‘shop’ such as Petersfield or London.

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 Loop23 (available online or direct in store).
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