Specialized Riders Club

If you have some spare time and some spare cash you can join Bicycling's Dream Ride presented by the Specialized Riders Club!

Experience the exhilaration of cycling in France on this epic adventure that follows thrilling portions of the world's greatest bicycling race. While enjoying the majestic terrain and unforgettable cycling of the French Alps and Provence, you'll enjoy exclusive access to elite pro teams as they speed along their journey toward the grand finale in Paris.

With Specialized as host you'll get an insider's view into what the teams they sponsor are doing each day. With the defending champions Saxo-Bank, the perennial stage winners on Quick-Step, the renewed ambition of Silence-Lotto and the team of the current world champion Lampre, you are sure to get stories from all sides of the peloton.

A select number of Backroads guests will have the opportunity to experience this ultra-premium tour of awe-inspiring scenery, punctuated by coveted opportunities to witness the excitement of the race and meet the experts. You, too, will pedal some of the celebrated routes—without the pressures the pro teams shoulder when they're here to compete. In fact, unlike the racers, you'll be able to appreciate the spectacular vistas of towering mountain peaks, lush vineyards and olive orchards—not to mention exquisite cuisine and deluxe hotels—in two French regions perfect for cycling.

Throughout this six-day, five-night journey, guests will savor luxurious accommodations in Megève at Le Mont Blanc and in Uchaux at Château de Massillan, dine at award-winning restaurants and explore the history of one of the world's most storied bicycle races. This is the chance of a lifetime to experience the best of the Alps and Provence, both on and off the bike.

For more information go to www.backroads.com.