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As well as taking cyclists to the best participation events in Europe, we also look after the fans with a great selection of VIP access and Hospitality at Europe’s biggest cycling events. From a day on a stage in an official race car to hospitality at the stage start or finish, we’ve got you covered. A Day on the course in an Official Car What better way to witness a stage than from straight in the middle of all the action? Our ultimate experience offers you the full day to get a true feel for cycling life out on the course in your very own official race car. After meeting your guide in the morning it’s out onto the course for a once-in-a-lifetime perspective that any cycling fanatic would kill to be a part of. You’ll even grab lunch en-route as you drive past crowds of adoring fans. The unmissable insider cycling experience! Most experiences come with a VIP parking ticket or shuttle service so you can park your car and travel as you need, but be sure to double-check as experienc

 ‘ All that running can’t be healthy. “You mean you run, for fun? Or the good old favourite,  ‘But what about your knees?’  If you’re a regular runner, you’ve probably heard it all before. Everywhere you turn, it seems there are people trying to advise you on how you should run, how much you should run, and indeed how how much running is or isn’t beneficial at all.    99% of the time we brush these comments off, lace up, and head out. But, every once in a while, you’d be forgiven for questioning whether  all this running is actually good for you good for you at all? As a keen bunch of runners and cyclists ourselves, we at Sports Tours International wanted to debunk some of the myths. We investigated the pros and cons, the health benefits and the risks. From weight management to well being and everything in between, our aim was to answer the two big questions…. Is running really good for you? And, how much do you need to do to enjoy the health benefits? Running & Heart Hea

This Chinese New Year, we wanted to talk to you about a unique, inspiring and challenging event, and one very special family who set out to complete it. The World’s Original Adventure Marathon, featuring some 5164 punishing steps, and held on what is indisputably one of the world’s most iconic landmarks The Great Wall Marathon has made it onto the bucket list for many runners since its inception in 1999. Often billed as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history, construction on The Great Wall commenced as far back as the 7th Century BCE. Many of the most famous sections were built under the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE). At one time one of the world’s most impressive and expansive defensive structures, the Great Wall now hosts in excess of 10 million visitors every year, making it one of the planet’s most popular attractions. We think that perhaps the most memorable and rewarding way to experience this marvel of human endeavor is by running the iconic Great Wall Marath

The Sierre – Zinal will return on  Saturday 7 August, 2021. It will be the 48th edition of this iconic  race. One of the world’s most scenic mountain running trails, Sierre-Zinal has been hailed as the “New York Marathon” of mountain races. It is also the oldest of the kind in Europe. Known as the “Race of the Five 4000m Peaks”, Sierre-Zinal takes runners on a Swiss Alpine journey along a daunting 31 km mountain trail. On the way, runners face a 2200 meter elevation gain and a 1100 meter vertical drop. The ingredients that lead to Sierre-Zinal’s enduring success are the stunning scenery, the warm and genial atmosphere, and the overall superb organization of the event. It stands out among the world’s most famous mountain race for good reason! “As a mountain racer you must experience the tradition and history of this race.” Jonathan Wyatt, a record holder of Sierre-Zinal, the Jungfrau Marathon, and many other world-famous races. Book your place now at the 2021 Sierre Zinal. We

We all know France as the world’s cultural heartland of the wine industry. A variety of French regions produce excellent wines. Due to its individual geography each wine region produces wine with a different character, taste and colour. What’s on every wine producer’s front of mind is ‘Terroir’. This French word sums up the essence of a wine and how it’s achieved by a mixture of the wine grower’s experience and passion, local weather, growing conditions and the soil that the wine grows in. The name and the region are strictly regulated to ensure that every wine has to conform to certain standard to be called Champagne, Bourgogne or Saint Emilion for example. Here we have highlighted some of the most important French wine regions and how they are linked to another one of France’s most famous exports; the Tour de France. Loire The Loire Valley is located about 200 kilometres south of Paris. It is best known for the hundreds of chateaux that were built for the royalty and aristocracy o

Here at Sports Tours International, we’re looking ahead to the future and feeling positive about good times returning. The days are getting longer, the vaccine is being rolled out, and the incredible efforts of the heroes in the NHS mean that, increasingly, there’s hope for good times to return. We’re getting ready to start making new memories. We can’t wait to get back to our tours. But, in the meantime, we wanted to share some positive vibes and happy memories. We asked, on our social channels, for people to send in one photo of them running, cycling or taking part in a triathlon that instantly makes them happy. Well, it’s fair to say we had a fantastic response. Here’s a few below. We’ve also thrown in a few of our team’s positive vibe photos. Some of our team wanted to take this opportunity to share some of their most treasured sporting memories with you too…  Paul, a member of our marketing team, sent us these pictures. “The first picture is me after climbing the Col du