The Cent Cols Challenge is organised in association with La Fuga. We’re excited to bring La Fuga’s expertise and knowledge to enhance the Cent Cols Challenge experience. La Fuga will be assisting with the booking process, acting as a first point of contact for queries and assisting Phil on-the-ground to make your Cent Cols experience as memorable as possible. Apart from the Cent Cols Challenge, La Fuga provide travel and coaching services for the aspiring cyclist including travel to the major European sportives such as La Marmotte, Maratona dles Dolomites and Etape du Tour, to watch and ride top professional races such as the Tour of Flanders and also work with Rapha to organise Rapha Randonnées and Rapha Randonnée Weekends. La Fuga are also able to help with your preparation for the CCC through their coaching arm La Fuga Performance. More details can be found at http://www.lafuga.cc
I Have Some Questions…
Contact La Fuga on +44(0)208 144 1441 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). They will be happy to answer any queries you may have.
How Do I Book?
To book your place on the CCC please click on the following links to navigate to the La Fuga website. From here, click on the “Book this Tour” button from where you will be guided through the booking process online. At this stage you will be asked to pay a £500 non-refundable deposit. Your remaining balance needs to be paid at least 60 days before departure. La Fuga will send you a reminder via email closer to the time. Your booking is subject to La Fuga’s standard terms and conditions which can be viewed here.
Price: £1980
What Happens Then?
After you have made your booking, La Fuga will send you your booking confirmation, a general information document which includes a full packing list, and a 3 month training plan to get you in shape for the event. Within a couple of weeks, Phil will be in touch to personally welcome you. You’ll then receive monthly email newsletters from Phil to provide more details of the event, suggestions about training and news on warm up events and opportunities to meet fellow CCC riders in advance of the big event.
How Do I Prepare?
La Fuga can help you reach the best shape to complete the CCC. In addition to the 3 month training plan that you will receive when you sign up, La Fuga can provide Personalised Performance Plans giving you tailored one-to-one coaching to make the most of the time you have available to train. More information on La Fuga Performance can be found here.
La Fuga also run a Cycling Academy in Mallorca, in March which provides the perfect early season preparation. Week One of their camp includes a specific advanced group of riders targetting racing, major sportives and events such as the CCC. More details can be found here.
FAQs
What’s Included?
- Twelve nights accommodation, twin occupancy
- All breakfasts and evening meals at the hotel and restaurants
- Snacks and lunches on riding days (excluding energy drink, bars, gels)
- Experienced guides, mechanic and four dedicated support vehicles
- Monthly newsletters from Phil Deeker
- A three month training plan from La Fuga Performance
What’s Not?
- Flights
- Flight transfers / travel to / from start hotel
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks with evening meals
- Incidental Expenses
- Tips and gratuities (not expected but warmly received!)”
What happens if I have to withdraw from the CCC?
Should you or any member of your party be forced to cancel your booking, we must receive notice in writing or by email from the person making the original booking. The cancellation will take effect from the date that such written notice is received. The following cancellation charges will apply. The charges are expressed as a percentage of the total holiday price.
- More than 60 days prior to departure » Deposit
- Between 40 and 59 days prior to departure » 30%
- Between 30 and 39 days prior to departure » 50%
- Between 15 and 29 days prior to departure » 75%
- Between 8 and 14 days prior to departure » 90%
- 7 days or less prior to departure » 100%
Occasionally work commitments and even injuries prevent people from travelling. We strongly recommend you take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy to protect you in the event that you can’t take part in the event.
