April Galda Joyce’s Journey: Riding Every Kilometre of the 21 Stages of Tour de France

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Get ready to be inspired: Join April Galda Joyce as she shares her incredible journey of riding every kilometre of the 21 stages of the Tour de France. In this exclusive interview, April opens up about her motivation, the challenges she overcame, and the unforgettable moments that made the experience truly extraordinary.

I wanted to share my whirlwind experience at the Tour de France in early July. It all started with a nighttime arrival in Torino, where I enjoyed a delicious dinner with our guests and team. I had the pleasure of meeting our Italian team and introducing myself to the guests, as I would be guiding them over the next two days through some epic climbs of the Tour de France.

It’s no secret that most of us guides prefer to be on the bike rather than in the support van, but that doesn’t mean we don’t also have a big passion for it. I love being there for the riders, handing out bananas (and Nutella biscuits!) and trying my best to get some good shots in.

It is hard to comprehend what an amazing thing we are able to be a part of. While many of our riders are keen to take on the Giro d'Italia and “Ride Every Kilometre” many also decide to choose our “Experience” tours and ride fewer kilometres with extra spare time to watch the pro cyclists do their thing!