{"id":190019,"date":"2022-07-08T14:52:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T14:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=190019"},"modified":"2022-07-08T14:52:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T14:52:39","slug":"a-peek-into-the-skoda-hospitality-programme-your-dream-come-true","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2022\/07\/08\/a-peek-into-the-skoda-hospitality-programme-your-dream-come-true\/","title":{"rendered":"A Peek into the \u0160koda Hospitality Programme: Your Dream Come True"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Rubbing shoulders with cycling greats, getting a front-seat view to one of the greatest sporting spectacles in the world and enjoying it with a sparkling beverage in your hand\u2026 yes, you can!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>So, what\u2019s it like to experience the \u0160koda Hospitality Programme in more detail? First of all, get ready to be treated like a true VIP! After your journey, you will be greeted, wined and dined as our incredible host Simon runs you through fun trivia about the race. Then it will be time to meet your heroes!<\/p>\n<p>Ever imagined yourself chatting with a cycling pro, asking them sophisticated questions, and leaving a great impression? We know you have. Who hasn\u2019t? Now, you have the chance to make this dream come true. So get your list ready and practice in front of the mirror if you want, as you\u2019ll have the opportunity to ask former TDF champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2020\/09\/18\/andy-schleck-tour-de-france-is-a-big-party-it-gives-people-hope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andy Schleck<\/a> any questions you might have in a live Q+A session.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190043\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-3.jpg\" alt=\"\u0160koda Hospitality Programme\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-190043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Being a part of the \u0160koda Hospitality Programme is unforgettable. \u00a9 photogomezsport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Later on, you can continue the conversation with VIP drivers, all of whom are former professional cyclists, each with numerous stories to share from their racing days. Being in the car with these knowledgeable individuals gives you the opportunity of a lifetime! Ask any questions you have and they will be your guide as you go behind the scenes at the Tour.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, you will start with an early bird bike ride, heading out from the hotel into the French scenery accompanied by your driver and the other guests. Everything will be prepared for you and the pace will be a purely enjoyable one, suited to the groups\u2019 riding ability.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, here comes the race!<\/p>\n<p>After the relaxing spin, you will be whisked away to the start of the stage and the Hospitality area, where you can soak up the buzz of the race. This is your opportunity to look around the team buses, help yourself to food and race trinkets, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the stage start.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-190019 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-1.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-1.webp 1020w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-1-272x182.webp 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-2.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2022\/07\/Hospitality-Programme-2022-2-272x182.webp 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Just before the riders take off on the stage, you\u2019ll head to your VIP \u0160koda car to ride to KM 0 (the official race start). Cheer the riders as they come past before\u2026 wait for it\u2026 getting in a VIP helicopter to watch the race with a bird\u2019s-eye view. Trust us, this will give you goosebumps you will never forget.<\/p>\n<p>After the dreamy heights of the helicopter ride, you\u2019ll come back to French soil to enjoy one of the things we all love about France: delicious food! This time, it will be served as a picnic lunch. After you\u2019ve indulged with a hearty meal and a cold beverage, it\u2019s straight to the finish to watch the riders battle it out.<\/p>\n<p>All right: getting an exclusive view of the finish line from the VIP area whilst sipping champagne\u2026 can you honestly swear you\u2019ll ever stop bragging about it? Not really, but that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n<p>Then there will be just one thing left to do: digest all the day\u2019s experiences with an incredible dinner served back at the hotel, get some sleep and prepare for a tough return to reality. Your friends will probably start hating you very soon, as they won\u2019t be able to stop you from talking about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letour.fr\/en\/\">Tour de France<\/a> VIP experience. But we understand, trust us. 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