Sports Tours International’s Comprehensive VIP Packages Access La Vuelta a España – The Final Grand Tour Cycling Event of 2017

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Released on Tuesday, 11 July 2017 17:41

MANCHESTER, UK, July 11, 2017– The world’s cycling elite are already focused on late summer’s final Grand Tour cycling event, 2017 La Vuelta a España. Arranging VIP ringside access and vacation programs for this event is the UK company, Sports Tours International. This 72nd edition of the Vuelta begins in Nîmes, a city in southern France, on Aug. 19, 2017, and ends in Madrid on Sept. 10, 2017.

Last year’s 2016 Vuelta a España was a nail-biting duel to the very end between Nairo Quintana and Chris Froome. Despite pulling back an enormous amount of time in the time trial, Quintana held Froome off in the final stage, becoming the first Colombian to win the race since 1987. Froome is a top contender in this summer’s Tour de France (he’s won it three times), as is Quintana, said to be in his best training form yet. This all presages the excitement of what’s to come in Spain.

As an officially sanctioned tour operator for this event, Sports Tours International (www.sportstoursinternational.com/) does all of the vacation packaging legwork for cycling devotees who want to view one of the world’s most demanding – and if 2017 holds true to 2016, dramatic – cycling and running events.

“These cycling events never lack drama, and it’s a sure bet that the final hours of this endurance contest can pump up spectator adrenalin,” said Peter Morgan, company spokesperson. “With Sports Tours International’s experienced staff on hand to guide our guests every step or pedal-stroke along the way, visiting spectators are at ease to enjoy the very best of what the 2017 Vuelta has to offer.”

Guests travel in small groups and enjoy while on tour; accommodation, breakfast, lunch and evening meals, together with the official 2017 Vuelta road book and a special Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Santini. Each tour incorporates three amazing elements, including exclusive access to the Start Village, riding on the stage route and crossing the official finish line as well as finish line hospitality. VIP hospitality affords access not available to the general public such as grandstand seating at the final stage of the tour. Clients can even take a ‘cross the finish line’ experience, riding on the stage route three hours ahead of the peloton, before crossing the finish line in front of cheering cycling fans. They can then stand on the Winner’s podium for photos and their own slice of Vuelta history. Following are weeklong and shorter programs.

2017 Vuelta a España- The Final Week, Sept. 4-11.This 8-day tour from US$1,610per person double opens up stages of the second week and final gasps of 2017 Vuelta, including the finale on the infamous Angliru (think mega-steep ascent), all in northern Spain. Riders literally climb their way to the finish in Madrid. The rate includes hotels in Santander, Gijon and Madrid. Bike rental options are available. See: www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/2017-vuelta-a-espana-final-week/

2017 Vuelta a España - Final Weekend in Madrid. Sports Tours International’s guests witness the finale on the Paseo del Prado, with accommodation (1-3 nights) in the heart of Madrid, steps away from Plaza Colón, city center and all the action. Riders will cross the finish-line for the first time at around 7 p.m. and again for the last time at around 8:30 p.m. Hospitality tickets from £185 can be arranged. See:www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/vuelta-espana-final-weekend-madrid/

Earlier in the competition, spectators are invited to come aboard with Sports Tours International’s 2017 Vuelta a España - Murcia and Andalucia, Aug. 28 to Sept. 4.This second week includes the stage up the also mega-steep La Pandera climb. This 8-day tour includes hotels in Totana Murcia, Torremolinos (a seaside resort town) and Granada. The week culminates with the fearsome La Pandera climb and a visit to Sierra Nevada. The per person double rate is £1249. Bike rental is £259 for a Focus Carbon bike with Shimano Ultegra. See: www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/2017-vuelta-a-espana-murcia-and-andalucia/

2017 Vuelta a España Hospitality Tickets.  Guests can purchase VIP hospitality access as a ‘ticket only’ option (with parking authorization included but without hotel and other elements of this company’s viewing vacation packages). These start at £300 per person. Also an option at £970 per person is a full day in the heart of the race in a car driving on the course ahead of the Caravan. This program is available on all stages. The day starts when a guide, a former professional rider, meets guests at the official start village for a guided tour of the site and team preparation area. Lunch is enroute, as are forays through crowds for a unique insider experience. At the finish comes VIP hospitality to round out the day. See: www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/2017-vuelta-espana-vip-hospitality-access-tickets/

For an overview of Sports Tours International’s commitment to this event please see: www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/event-categories/vuelta-espana/

For more information, available packages, space availability and reservations please visit online: www.sportstoursinternational.com, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call: (+44) 161 703 8161.

Sports Tours Internationalis Europe’s leading specialist in sports travel. Since inception in 1973 they have hosted thousands of participants and spectators at major sporting events worldwide. With the tagline, Fanatical about Sport, the company’s initial roots came from a devotion to running when founder Vince Regan began taking runners to the NYC Marathon. Since the early 2000s, the company now embraces international running and cycling events and triathlon competitions, sports training camps and corporate hospitality. Clients often can participate in events with the pros and are encouraged to “unleash your inner hero” or when it’s not possible to compete, there’s the ability to be active spectators along the routes and “watch your heroes.”

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