TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE 16

On Tuesday 20th July the Tour came right past the drive of Les Artigaux. Huge crowds and a great atmosphere.

Jurgen Van de Walle of Quickstep leads with Armstrong in 2nd. Eventual stage winner Pierrick Féderigo far right

Astana lead the main group

Not a day for Mark Cavendish and the rest of the sprinters 

HUBERT ARBES Cyclo sportive. The 2010 edition of the Hubert Arbes will take place on Sunday 4th July and will include the Col du Soulor and the Col de Tourmalet. Visit the website www.la-hubert-arbes.fr for full details of the course and entry form.

TOUR DE FRANCE. The teams are gearing up for the big race and riders from both BBox and Lotto have been seen on the road up to the Col du Soulor in the last couple of weeks. On Tuesday 1st June Alberto Contador and his Astana Team descended from the Col du Soulor right past Les Artigaux.

NEW DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM MANCHESTER TO LOURDES - bmibaby are operating direct flights from Manchester to Lourdes from 30th April. Flights are on Mondays and Fridays until 1st October. Lourdes airport is just 40 minutes from Les Artigaux, so ideal for a short break.