Grand Prize: Velo Echappé Deluxe French Cycling Vacation for Two
Winners will ride Alpe d'Huez in 2008
After years of watching the exciting mountain climbs of the Tour de France on TV, you and a friend now have a chance to win a 2008 fantasy cycling vacation, courtesy of Velo Echappé, the first name in luxury European cycling tours.
You'll ride some of the most historic climbs of the Tour, including L'Alpe d'Huez, where Coppi, Merckx, Lemond and Armstrong became legends. Your legendary rides await…
Climb the French Alps with Velo Echappé
Trip length: 6 days, 5 nights
Trip value: $7500, airfare included
For more info: www.veloechappe.com
Cervélo Soloist Carbon Frames
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The combination of aerodynamics and low weight means that the Cervélo Soloist Carbon is the fastest possible bike frame in almost any race, so it should come as no surprise that it is the most-used frame by Team CSC. Sure, there are a few frames that claim to be lighter, and fewer still that actually are, but the weight difference is so small that aerodynamic advantages virtually always outweigh it. Active.com and Cervelo will award 3 lucky Tour Trivia winners with the Soloist Carbon, with a retail value of $3200, each. www.cervelo.com |
Pearl Izumi Cycling Gear Package
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Pearl Izumi has been intensely focused on meeting the highest standards of American cyclists since 1981. From supplying the U.S. National Team at the Olympic Games, to outfitting several major pro teams at the Tour de France, to the committed sport rider training for the next epic weekend ride, PI's dedication to the very best in fit and function has resulted in cult-like loyalty among cyclists who absolutely love to ride. Visit www.pearlizumi.com |
CycleOps Bike Trainers
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The longstanding industry leader in advanced stationary cycling trainers, Cyclops gives active two-wheeled fans a chance at winning two of their latest cycling training units, the CycleOps Power Pro 300 PT and the CycleOps Fluid2 trainer. The 300 PT is the first indoor cycle to measure power, and comes equipped with PowerTap technology in addition to proprietary PowerAgent 7 software. With real-time biometric feedback covering heart-rate, speed, distance, energy, time and cadence, you'll be making excuses to ride indoors! Retail value: $1899.99
The Fluid2 is about making every workout count. The 2.75 precision-balanced flywheel is engineered to capture a true road feel, and an ultra-quiet ride is a result of stringent design and testing. The Fluid2 is so quiet and smooth that you'll feel like you actually rode somewhere! Retail value: $329.99. www.cycleops.com |
Daily Prizes
Daily prize package will include the following three items for one lucky contestant each day of the Tour:
Performance Bicycle Gift Cards
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With your $25 Performance Bicycle® gift card, you'll be able to save at America's Largest Bicycle Store either online at PerformanceBike.com, via phone at (800) 727-2453, or one of over Performance Bicycle's 60 stores. From sports nutrition to bicycles and more, Performance offers the Best Prices. Period.
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Chasing Lance, by Martin Dugard
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For those who followed Active.com's 2005 Tour de France coverage, Martin Dugard's blog was arguably some of the best Tour writing on the Internet.
Dugard's daily entries served as a foundation on which to weave together a compelling story, in a book aptly dubbed Chasing Lance, describing what it was like to follow the Tour and Lance Armstrong through his final, historic seventh Tour de France victory. Retail value is $24. |
Fast Freddie Coffee
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Freddie Rodriguez is a professional American cyclist currently racing in the Tour de France for team Predictor-Lotto. He is a three-time U.S. national champion and is known as "Fast Freddie" due to his reputation as a sprint specialist.
Fast Freddie Turbo Blend Coffee--made from his own, privately labeled gourmet beans--is a truly unique and powerful blend of two choice Arabica beans, Sumatran and Italian. Not only is it one of the most delicious dark-roasted brews you'll ever taste, but proceeds benefit the Fast Freddie Foundation and its efforts to promote youth cycling in America. Retail value: $11.99 |
