MARGINAL GAINS MEETS MISE EN PLACE
YoUR WEEKEND, STAGE by STAGe
Michelin-standard attention to detail applied to a weekend with Eddy, curated by our two Directeurs, with a combined 50 years at the top of cycling and gastronomy. Here’s how the stages unfold.
ARRIVE IN CHAMPAGNE
FRIDAY 3pm
STAGE 1- Fri EVENING
TIME & PLACE
A 5-course celebration of the culinary identity of Champagne by Ashley Palmer-Watts. Working with a selection of the regions best producers, he’ll showcase, course by course, the ingredients that make Champagne a world renowned culinary destination.
ARRIVE IN CHAMPAGNE
FRIDAY 3:00pm
STAGE 1- Fri EVENING
TIME & PLACE
A 5-course celebration of the culinary identity of Champagne by Ashley Palmer-Watts. Working with a selection of the regions best producers, he’ll showcase, course by course, the ingredients that make Champagne a world renowned culinary destination.
Stage 2 - Sat Morning
Fine Fuel
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A true breakfast of champions for the rides ahead. Created in collaboration between our team and a professional nutritionist, this is the first fine-dining fuelling of the weekend.
STAGE 3 - SAT MORNING
JOYRIDE: 01
The ultimate pleasure ride across the rolling vineyards of Champagne, side by side with our team of cycling legends, and led by our Aston Martin guide cars. A ride for all abilities, with four distances ranging from 75km to 160km, we’ll also make a few stops along the way to taste some of the regions best producers.
stage 4 - Sat Afternoon
Recharge
Rest and relaxation, how the pros do it. Make the most of The Royal Champagne’s spa, grab a massage from our soigneurs, unwind with yoga, or just grab a drink and relax.
STAGE 3 - SAT MORNING
JOYRIDE: 01
The ultimate pleasure ride across the rolling vineyards of Champagne, side by side with our team of cycling legends, and led by our Aston Martin guide cars. A ride for all abilities, with four distances ranging from 75km to 160km, we’ll also make a few stops along the way to taste some of the regions best producers.
stage 4 - Sat Afternoon
Recharge
Rest and relaxation, how the pros do it. Make the most of The Royal Champagne’s spa, grab a massage from our soigneurs, unwind with yoga, or just grab a drink and relax.
STAGE 5 & 6 - Sat Evening
Tour De Feast
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A 7-course homage to the one and only Eddy Merckx. A collaboration between Ashley Palmer-Watts and Raymond Blanc OBE, celebrating some of Eddy’s greatest moments on a plate. Includes accompanied pairings by Champagne Laurent Perrier’s master sommeliers.
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Tales of a Yellow Jersey
A fireside chat with two cycling greats, Eddy Merckx and Sir Bradley Wiggins. Unwind and enjoy stories from the tour, with accompanied whisky and wine tastings.
STAGE 5 & 6 - Sat Evening
Tour De Feast
presented by
A 7-course homage to the one and only Eddy Merckx. A collaboration between Ashley Palmer-Watts & Raymond Blanc OBE, celebrating some of Eddy’s greatest moments on a plate. Includes accompanied pairings by Champagne Laurent Perrier’s master sommeliers.
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Tales of a Yellow Jersey
Fireside chat with two cycling greats, Eddy Merckx and Sir Bradley Wiggins. Unwind and enjoy stories from the tour, with accompanied whisky and wine tastings.
Stage 7 - Sun Morning
Fine Fuel
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Another fine dining fuelling to get you ready for the rides ahead, cooked by Ashley and our team of chefs at the Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa.
Stage 8 - Sun Morning
Joyride:02
Soak in more of the beauty of Champagne from the bike, as you enjoy a shorter, more leisurely ride through the stunning roads of the region.
Stage 7 - Sun Morning
Fine Fuel
Another fine dining fuelling to get you ready for the rides ahead, cooked by Ashley and our team of chefs at the Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa.
Stage 8 - Sun Morning
The 1988 TT
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Clock your time against the legends on a 19.88km time trial. Inspired by Sean’s 1988 Tour de France TT win, this is your chance to test your speed or just enjoy Champagne’s most picturesque road in blissful solitude. And while you wait your turn, take a test ride in the brand new Aston Martin DBX.
STAGE 9 - Sun Morning
CAFE CULTURA
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Idle home weaving through the vineyards with our pros on a relaxed ride celebrating coffee culture in cycling, with brews from our expert baristas.
STAGE 9 - Sun Morning
CAFE CULTURA
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Warm down, chill out and chat with the pros on a relaxed ride celebrating coffee culture in cycling, with brews from the expert baristas at Workshop Coffee
Stage 10 - Sun Afternoon
THE FINISH DINE
The ultimate after the finish line feast, created by Ashley Palmer-Watts, Jean-Denis Rieubland and the rest of the team. Our final celebration back at the Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa.