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From the London 2012 Olympic games, to the historic 100th edition of the Tour de France (won by Chris Froome), there has been a lot to talk about in the world of sports over the last 10 years. From tears to triumphs, euphoria to heartbreak, it has been a decade of world beaters and world firsts, and here at Sports Tours International, we have been right at the forefront of it all. So, on the precipice of a new decade, and with more seeming possible, than ever before; here’s our rundown of 10 moments that defined the decade for Sports Tours International!  2011 Berlin Marathon Record The Berlin Marathon has always been a groundbreaking race. In recent years, it has also become well known, for its record breaking course. 11 world records (8 in the men’s race, 3 in the women’s) have been set there in the race’s 46 year history, and 4 of those coming in the last 10 years alone. However, it is the 2011 edition of the race, that stands out most sharply for us. The eagerly anticipated eve

The route of the 75th edition of the Vuelta a Espana was recently announced in Madrid. The Vuelta’s Gran Salida in Utrecht was already announced. The Dutch city becomes the first foreign venue to have now hosted stages from all the 3 Grand Tours. After the 3 stages in Holland, the 2020 Vuelta enters Spain after a travelling rest day with a stage in the Basque Country from Irun and the first uphill finish at the sanctuary of Arrate. What follows then is a series of stages in the north of Spain. The 2020 Vuelta never ventures south of Madrid throughout the entire event. Apart from the start in Holland, the Vuelta also visits France and Portugal. The Aubisque and the Tourmalet We are very excited about the stage that starts in Biescas in Spain and that takes in the Col du Pourtalet, the Aubisque and the Tourmalet. We will offer a great weekend trip to the Tourmalet stage. On Friday 22 August arrive into Toulouse airport and we’ll provide 2 airport transfers to take you to our hotel in