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DCT Alps Challenge 2019

We still have 4 places left on our tour through the Alps. 1180km over 14 days with 28800m of climbing. All the icons of the Alps and more.

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DCT Awesome 2017 Tours

Our 2017 tours in France and Italy are complete. A lot of epic climbs, great times had by all and the unanimous cry of it has all ended too soon. Well roll on 2018! Thanks to all our riders and helpers for making it such A great time. DCT

DCT Alpes Grand Tour

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The ride to the summit of the Col de  la Bonette is one of the great rides on the DCT Grande Alpes Tour. Come and join us as we head towards Nice through some of the best riding to be had in France. Check out the great DCT rides.

Giro d’Italia visits DCT in Dolomites

The Sella Ronda is one of the great rides in Italy and it was no surprise to see the Giro racing around it towards Corvara this week. The helicopter shots showed the fabulous Dolomites in all their glory. DCT will be there in August taking our riders over the same glorious rides. We will have the advantage of less bikes and cars on the roads so we get to admire the riding and the view without the circus that accompanies a Grand Tour!Photo time

 

How good is riding in France?

Having just spent a few months riding around France (and Italy) I am again reminded of how much cycling is part of the culture of these countries. As a cyclist I am surprised and happy at how good the cars are at giving me a wide berth. I am also amazed that the French cyclists expect this and will often ride two abreast on relatively narrow roads and as cars approach behind them there is no honking of horns! Cars wait for a safe opportunity to pass or for the riders to realise they are there and to single out to let them go by. Its cultural. Read the full article.Riding-in-France

Win a tour to the Tour Down Under 2016

Diamond Cycle Tours and a’qto are offering two places to our tour to the 2016 Tour Down Under and an amazing collection of designer cycle gear to wear as well. To win this prize all you have to do is email us to enter your name in the draw. rob@diamondcycletours.com

Check out the great time we had at this year’s tour at our Facebook site. These shots were taken by various members of the group and show us riding, relaxing and generally having a great time.TDU Prize pt 2 TDU Prize 2016pt1

a’qto has joined us by offering $500 worth of great a’qto gear. Check out what you could be wearing at aqto’s website.

Terms and conditions apply, of course, so see our info page for the detail.

 

Tour de France Route Announced Today

We can’t wait to see the route for the 2015 TDF. Our tours always take in some stages of the TDF. Last July we were on the Lautaret as the peloton went past. Where will we be next year?

Watch this space as we will soon be announcing our 2015 calendar.

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