Icon Bike Tours

20/07/2024

Another fantastic year driving/riding for Icon Bike Tours.
Fantastic crew and lots of km/mtrs achieved.

20/07/2024

The final phase for 2024. Bye for now French Alps, see you soon.

17/07/2024

And like that, the French Alps wish us well until 2025. Magnifique! ❤️❤️

15/07/2024

Cesana Torinese ❤️❤️ welcome to Italy.

14/07/2024

The move to wonderful Briancon has seen continuation of the cycling feast with picture perfect weather. Col d’Agnel, Col d’Izoard and Galibier visited in style.

13/07/2024

Phase Two, Bourg d’Oisans. So many great climbs, awesome people, wonderful memories ❤️Thank you “Bourg”, you rock.

10/07/2024

After a cracking start in Annecy, we are now based in Bourg d’Oisans, a town that needs no introduction to people who follow / love cycling.
Gordon Sutherland

10/07/2024

Europe 2024 has been such a whirlwind. Kicked off in one of our favourite places on earth, Annecy ❤️
Shelley Cooke Gordon Sutherland Pete Gargiulo Cameron Osborne

05/06/2024

05/06/2024

Here we go again and I cannot wait. French Alps Tour 2024 kicks off on 6 July, but we are heading over a tad sooner so we can soak up the vibe in beautiful Lake Annecy.

Bring it on
Gordon Sutherland Pete Gargiulo orb Cameron Osborne Michael Gough Brad Sayer Helen Hofbauer James Kristie HIGH5 Sports Nutrition

20/07/2023

Our time in the Pyrenees is almost done and today was one of those rides that ticked every box. This region is stacked full of the most beautiful, challenging, character-filled and quiet roads. With thanks to the Col de Couraduque, the Col du Soulor and the Col de Spandelles. Love the Pyrenees more each time I visit.
Gordon Sutherland Paul Bradbury Brad Sayer

18/07/2023

The Col du Tourmalet is known to bike riders the world over. It is the most climbed pass in tour history and has all of the elements that a cycling icon should.

Today was a struggle in the physical sense but the beauty and scale of the mountains brings rewards that always trump any suffering. Tourmalet ❤️
Shelley Cooke Gordon Sutherland Brad Sayer Paul Bradbury

17/07/2023

The Pyrenees are full of beautiful roads but few are a beautiful as Gavarnie, the Col Des Tentes and the Cirque de Troumouse ❤️ One very memorable day.
Gordon Sutherland Shelley Cooke Brad Sayer

17/07/2023

One of the many attractions (for cycling) of the Pyrenees is the huge network of small quiet roads that seem to transport you to a time and place where everything was slower, simpler and more vivid.

With clouds in the sky yesterday, we opted to explore a bit rather than head to the higher passes. Really happy we did.
Gordon Sutherland Shelley Cooke Brad Sayer Ray Bradbury

15/07/2023

Back in the Pyrenees, just love this place. First ride today included the delightful detour through Cheze as we rode down the valley to St Savin and Argeles Gazost. Coffee and pastry preceded the trundle back up the valley to ride Luz Ardiden via the less travelled route through Viscos. Surely one of the most beautiful climbs anywhere. ❤️
Gordon Sutherland Shelley Cooke Brad Sayer Ray Bradbury

15/07/2023

Back in the Pyrenees now after a few days in Annecy. Looking forward to riding some of the best roads in Europe. Stay tuned.

11/07/2023

After almost three weeks of big days riding big mountains, there is understandably a little fatigue in the group. Nonetheless, in the last few days, most have managed to conquer Lago di Cancano, Stelvio (some twice) and Passo Foscagno. It all comes to an end tomorrow before some of us head to the Pyrenees, seeking new challenges.
Brad Sayer Gordon Sutherland Shelley Cooke Jo Rutherford Andrew Friend Paul Bradbury

09/07/2023

Whilst I personally had a part rest day (turned back near the top of Mortirolo), the crew soldiered on, completing the fearsome and stunning Mortirolo / Gavia loop. 120k / 3200m, BRAVO!
Paul Bradbury Shelley Cooke Jo Rutherford Brad Sayer Andrew Friend Gordon Sutherland