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Here at Sports Tours International health and well-being is at the centre of everything we do. We proudly take people all over the world to compete in and to see the world’s greatest sporting events but we also work closely with local communities in the North West of England. That’s why we’re so proud to have set up The Running Bee Foundation, which works to give back to local communities and to promote health and well-being initiatives. We’re delighted to announce an exciting new project set up by The Running Bee Foundation. They’ve teamed up with sports clothing experts Ron Hill Sports to launch official team wear. As we celebrate the 50th year of Ron Hill Sports and the great achievements of our amazing ambassador and running icon Dr Ron Hill MBE we are proud to launch The Official Team Wear of The Running Bee Foundation . Now you can purchase the kit, wear the official colours and support our mission to improve the health and wellbeing in our communities and join us in the fight

The Tour de France of 2020 was unlike anything we’ve seen, here at Sports Tours International, for years. Sure, there were the obvious things like later dates, the reduced numbers of spectators on the roadsides, and the masks, but there was also three weeks jam packed with uniquely exciting and unpredictable racing, on one of the most innovative and toughest parcours we’ve seen for years! With 8 mountain top stage finishes, a unique and windswept, island to island stage from Île d’Oléron to Île d’Ré, and the decisive uphill time trail on the penultimate day; the 2020 Tour de France was an electric and dramatic affair, that kept us guessing right to the end. The Science Behind the Superstars   We all know there’s more to winning a Tour de France than just jumping on a bike. For the elite riders, every aspect of their tour, from the kit they wear, to the bike they ride, and even the pillow they sleep on, is a carefully thought out and considered decision. One of the key elements

National Fitness Day takes place on the 23rd September 2020, and this year the theme is #Fitness2Me means … As people across the nation share what fitness means to them, highlighting that keeping physically active means something different to us all. #Fitness2Me aims to be the biggest movement in breaking down the barriers that stop people being active, showing that fitness is for everyone! We thought we’d ask some of our staff what motivates them to keep fit, and find out their #Fitness2Me meanings. Paul O’Halloran – Commercial Manager #Fitness2Me means… “not spending two hours a day sat in my car commuting, but substituting it for two hours a day on the bike…..marvellous!” David Guy – Product Loading Executive #Fitness2Me means…”feeling good about myself and being healthy” Rebecca Wallace – Club La Santa Marketing Executive #Fitness2Me means… “is all about feeling great, there’s no better feeling then finishing a run a workout or a long walk, it sets you up for the day!” A

Sports Tours International CEO, and trustee of The Running Bee foundation, Chris Bird has set off on a mammoth running mission during the month of September. Chris, who last year completed the KBC Dublin Marathon, has decided to lace up the trainers once again. This time, with the aim of running 30 consecutive 5 kilometre runs in 30 days. Chris has taken on the challenge to mark a landmark anniversary for his PR Company, Bird Consultancy. On the 30 th of September, Bird will be celebrating 30 years in business. It is now one of Manchester’s longest established independent communications agencies! You can find out more about Bird Consultancy HERE . Chris says of the company’s longevity “[We] remember what’s worked well in the past, recognise what’s missing in the present, and understand what is needed in the future.” Chris is taking on his running challenge in aid of The Running Bee Foundation. The foundation is a young and exciting charity with the health and wellbeing of the nor

As you’re probably aware, 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for the mass participation sports industry. It’s been a year of cancellations, rollovers and refunds, with people turning instead to virtual events and challenges. However, as we look ahead to 2021, and returning to travel and to sport; we can’t wait to help you at your next event. Something to bear in mind though; due to the sheer number of people who’ve rolled over from a 2020 event to a 2021 event, there’s already a scarcity of entries for many of our trips. We want to make sure you hear about future trips with us. Whatever your next adventure looks like, whether you’re a runner, cyclist or triathlete, make sure you hear about future trips with us by joining our notification lists. Our email newsletter is a great way of staying in the loop with us, but by the time we go out to our database when new trips launch we could already have only  limited availability. We’ve implemented a strategy of giving notification l

The long awaited 2020 edition of Le Tour de France is now underway. Rescheduled from July, due to concerns surrounding the global COVID – 19 pandemic, ‘the greatest race on Earth’ kicked off on 29 th August. Stage 1 Stage 1 saw the riders tackle 3 laps of a circuit around the Cote d’Azur city of Nice. Although the race opener was somewhat overshadowed by a run of crashes in the bad weather, the 3 lap format made for an exciting viewer spectacle. As expected, the stage came to a climax with a bunch sprint on the Promenade des Anglais. It was Norwegian Alexander Kristoff of Team UAE Emirates, who timed his attack to perfection. He finished ahead of Mads Pedersen (Trek Segaredo) and Cees Bol (Sunweb). The 33-year-old rider said of his victory. “I always dreamt about wearing the yellow jersey and now it’s a dream come true.” Stage 2 Stage 2 saw the first real climbing of this year’s Tour de France. The route featured ascents of La Colmiane, Col de Turini, and Col d’ Eze. It was o

2021 HAUTE ROUTE ALPS Sold Out After Just 2 Weeks  Entries for the iconic, seven-day Haute Route Alps have now completely sold out; just two weeks after general registration opened. 27 AUGUST 2020.  One of the most famous bucket list global cycling events has already exhausted entries for its 2021 edition. Here at Sports Tours International, we’ve been taking riders to the Haute Route since the very first edition in 2011. Over the past decade we have learned exactly what it takes to finish the mammoth Haute Route Challenge. Our expert services, including additional private feed stations and stage day transfers, will make every day a little more manageable. The experienced Sports Tours International team includes keen riders and former pro mechanics. Many of them are Haute Route finishers themselves, so can give you personal insight from their Haute Route experiences. It would appear that riders are well and truly ready to hit the road again, after a frustrating spell of mass event