Paul White
Rugby World Cup 2023
Head for Lyon - L'Epic Six Nations Special Offer
L'Epic - 6 Nations Special Offer
Create a lifetime of storytelling by participating in this unique, MSG exclusive charity bike ride to watch Wales play Australia at Rugby World Cup 2023. This Six Nations Special Offer is valid until 18:00h on 17th March 2023.
- Wales v Australia – Lyon (Sun 24th Sept 21:00h)
5 DAYS | 19 - 25 September 2023
Inclusions
- 5 days' cycling from London to Lyon
- Ferry crossing from Newhaven to Dieppe
- Exclusive Head for Lyon cycling jersey and cycling t-shirt
- Twin-share hotel arrangements during the route
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Sports nutrition
- Event logistics
- Mechanical support
- Sweep and safety vehicles
- Baggage and bike transportation home
- Ride leaders (Safety, route guides, 1/10 rider ratio)
- 2 x nights’ hotel in Lyon
- Dinner on arrival day
- Category 4 ticket for Wales v Australia at RWC 2023
- Pre-game lunch with speakers on 24 September 2023
- TGV Lyon to Lille
- Eurostar Lille to London St Pancras
- Abta and Abtot financial protection
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Bike (riders to provide their own)
Sample Itinerary
L’Epic – Six Nations Special WAS £3,295pp NOW £2,999pp
Valid until 18:00h on 17th March 2023
(*based on twin share)
Roommates are allocated, but single room occupancy can be requested for £484 single supplement cost.
L’Epic – Six Nations Special
WAS £3,295pp NOW 2,999pp
(*based on twin share)
Roommates are allocated, but single room occupancy can be requested for £484 single supplement cost.
Are non-riders welcome on the trip?
Travelers with companions who prefer not to cycle can still experience the event. On certain scheduled departures, non-riders can explore the best of the region off the bike as they shop, hike, discover local culture, or make the most of hotel pools and spas, then re-join the group at pre arranged stops or in the evening.
Since guides are focused on supporting cyclists during daily rides, alternate transportation may be required for non-riders. Our price per person is the same for riders and non-riders. Please email us for more info on this to let us know that you are a non rider.
How do you accommodate varying riding abilities?
Everything we do is driven by a spirit of fun and adventure. For some, that means stopping to smell the flowers, while others may want to ride hard. Our guide-to-guest ratio is never larger than 10:1 (and often much smaller!), enabling us to make everyone happy. On day 1 we will make a best attempt to group riders into similarly capable groups. This isn’t an exact science and riders are free to move around groups during the trip.
We also offer another great equalizer: electric assist. An e-bike can provide an extra boost to your own pedal power, so you can ride longer distances, tackle tougher climbs, and maintain a faster pace in the company of family or friends who cycle at a different level.
How do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We go above and beyond to meet your dietary needs and communicate your restrictions, allergies, and preferences for restaurant meals, cooking classes, and culinary experiences. Once you’ve booked your tour, we gather detailed information about your dietary preferences to alert your guides in advance.
Should I purchase travel protection?
Yes. We insist that all our clients hold a separate health and travel insurance policy while on our trips that covers them to undertake cycling activities. None of our trips are competitive or races so you don’t need this specialty race cover. In most instances standard travel insurance will apply.
What fitness level do I need for the event?
We don’t expect our participants to all be racing snakes. We cater for a huge variety of finesses and you will be grouped by the ride leader team according to your level. This means that you should always be in a group with a similar level of fitness. It’s also important to remember that our events are not races so there is no cut-off time.
There’s always the e-bikes option as well which are incredible and can take the edge off those steep hills but still give you a great challenge.
How should I train for the event?
We work with lots of great training partners so can always put you in touch with a coach if you want to get in top shape before the event.
What kind of support can I expect while on tour?
Our support team will ensure that everything from your bags to your bikes are in the right place. We always try to ensure that you are ready to ride every morning, fully fuelled and ready to go.
What level of mechanical support is provided?
Our mechanics will check your bike over at the start of the event to ensure it is road worthy. During the event they will be available at various points to assist should you get a major mechanical issue. They will do their best to get your bike working again and back on the road. This may be a temporary fix to get you to the end of the event. Due to the huge number of different parts and manufacturers it is impossible for them to hold lots of technical spares. All riders should have a spare inner tube with them each day to cater for punctures. The mechanic will carry emergency spares as well.
How does the sweep vehicle work?
The sweep vehicle is there to support issues such as major mechanicals or riders not being able to complete the ride. The sweep team will always try and get you back on the road and help riders to complete the route.
What nutrition is provided at each stop?
This will vary depending on the level of the event. We will provide water, sports drink, gels, snacks and lunch. We use a variety of different sports nutrition providers. If you have a particular product that you like using we recommend that you bring it along.
What kit do I need?
You will need to bring enough clothing to cover yourself for the duration of the trip on and off the bike. You will always always need two 500ml water bottles on your bike. A separate kit list will be distributed prior to the event.
Do I bring my own bike?
The majority of our riders like to use their own bikes but that doesn’t mean we can’t assist in hiring one for you whether you need a road or e-bike. All our trips have mechanics on them (unless specified) who are there to keep you on the road.
We always recommend that all cyclists bring a spare rear mech hanger because of the uniqueness of these parts to each bike. We aren’t able to stock these. We will take your bike back from the event for you to London Welsh RFC.
Official Tickets
As Official Travel Agent, your MSG travel package contains guaranteed match tickets for Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 ticketing Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Financial Security
As Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup France 2023, travel with peace of mind that your travel package is financially protected through our ATOL licensing (for flight bookings) and ABTA (non-flight bookings).
Visit our Rugby World Cup 2023 home page to view ticket-inclusive packages by country / knockout stage. Each tour identifies the category of ticket available to purchase at the time of booking.
For existing bookings, visit your Tour Dashboard with booking reference number to upgrade seats online – subject to availability.
HOW DOES MY SPIRAL PASS WORK?
Your pre-paid £50 is added to your account once a deposit is made against your selected booking. The £50 bonus credit is taken off your final balance total with the £5pp charity donation made on your behalf 12 weeks prior to travel to one of our selected beneficiaries.
ONE £50 Spiral Pass purchase entitles ONE person to buy a package with MSG. By way of example, a travelling couple would require 2 x SPIRAL PASS purchases.
WHAT IF I DO NOT WANT TO BOOK ANY PACKAGES WITH MSG?
We are continually working on new packages subject to demand for each nation and the availability of tickets. Tours are continually refreshed on our website when new tickets are issued to us by World Rugby.
If deciding to opt out of this process, email rwc2023@msgtours.com and we’ll refund back to your card.
L’apero
L’apéro is the part of the day when the French convene for a drink, often over small plates of food. We’re adopting this maxim to deliver your pre-game entertainment in true MSG style.
Before each matchday we’ll gather our fans in an exciting and innovative venue to enjoy each other’s company: included as standard in YOUR package.
Official Tickets
Official Tickets
As Official Travel Agent, your MSG travel package contains guaranteed match tickets for Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 ticketing Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Financial Security
Financial Security
As Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup France 2023, travel with peace of mind that your travel package is financially protected through our ATOL licensing (for flight bookings) and ABTA (non-flight bookings).
Ticket upgrades
Visit our Rugby World Cup 2023 home page to view ticket-inclusive packages by country / knockout stage. Each tour identifies the category of ticket available to purchase at the time of booking.
For existing bookings, visit your Tour Dashboard with booking reference number to upgrade seats online – subject to availability.
Spiral Pass
HOW DOES MY SPIRAL PASS WORK?
Your pre-paid £50 is added to your account once a deposit is made against your selected booking. The £50 bonus credit is taken off your final balance total with the £5pp charity donation made on your behalf 12 weeks prior to travel to one of our selected beneficiaries.
ONE £50 Spiral Pass purchase entitles ONE person to buy a package with MSG. By way of example, a travelling couple would require 2 x SPIRAL PASS purchases.
WHAT IF I DO NOT WANT TO BOOK ANY PACKAGES WITH MSG?
We are continually working on new packages subject to demand for each nation and the availability of tickets. Tours are continually refreshed on our website when new tickets are issued to us by World Rugby.
If deciding to opt out of this process, email rwc2023@msgtours.com and well refund back to your card within 30 days of receiving this message.
L'apero
L’apero
L’apéro is the part of the day when the French convene for a drink, often over small plates of food. We’re adopting this maxim to deliver your pre-game entertainment in true MSG style.
Before each matchday we’ll gather our fans in an exciting and innovative venue to enjoy each other’s company: included as standard in YOUR package.
Paris
Arguably the world’s most picturesque city, the French capital oozes class and culture around each of its twenty arrondissements.
A short distance from the centre of Paris lies the energetic district of Saint-Denis. Here, you’ll find the Basilica of Saint-Denis, Street Art Avenue and the Cité du Cinéma, a film studio complex and celebration of the art of cinema.
As the venue for the opening match and RWC 2023 Final, Saint-Denis is also home to the country’s largest sporting venue, the Stade de France, host to the 1998 FIFA World Cup, 2003 IAAF World Championships, Rugby World Cup 2007 and UEFA Euro 2016.
LYON
The history of Lyon, the capital of Roman Gaul, reads like a Who’s Who of French cultural pioneers, including the Lumière brothers (the godfathers of cinema) to Paul Bocuse, a three-star Michelin chef.
Situated within the regions of Beaujolais and Côtes-du-Rhône, Lyon is famous for wine but also has a rich food tradition. No visit to Lyon would be complete without a visit to one of the ‘bouchons’, traditional restaurants unique to Lyon serving the local specialties and found in the alleyways of the Old Town, the Terreaux district, Rue Mercière and Rue des Marronniers.
Rugby World Cup 2023 will welcome players and fans to the OL Stadium, the third largest in France. After hosting RWC 2007 and the European Challenge Cup final in 2016, Lyon is the all-round ultimate fan experience.
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