Tour de France by Motorhome & Leige Advice

kitersteve

Travelling in a motorhome to watch the Tour kick off in Leige with my wife and 8 year old who is also a bike nut. Hoping to watch next couple of stages as well.
Any advice on
1/ Following the tour in a motorhome generally?
2/ Practicalities of getting to the tour route and seeing the action? eg parking 20 miles away riding in?
3/ Practicalities of getting to the start area/tour village and what I might see (if we cycle in will the bikes then be a liability in the start area due to people congestion)
4/ Road cycling in the area as i hope to get some in while their, any good?
5/ Anything that's a must do or see in the area?
6/ Any recommended campsites in the area although likely I am way to late in the day to get in now?
7/ Anything else?

Cheers Steve

yer gran

Campsite about 10kms dead south of Liege. Seemed ok, but I'm not very fussy. Cant remember name of village without map. Ardennes spectacular. La Roche en Ardennes worth a visit. Great riding. I rode into Liege surrounded by Tour riders warming up and locked onto railings by the river along with hundreds of others. Wont get far on the actual Tour route in a vehicle on race day, but you can cycle on the closed route up to about an hour before the caravan arrives. Gendarmes will let you know.

kitersteve

Thanks for that, very helpful I will try and find the site

pottssteve

Hi Steve, There are loads of camp sites around the area, especially if you are happy to cycle into Liege/Vise. It's very close to the Dutch border so this site may be useful: http://www.vvvzuidlimburg.nl/index_en.aspx

Liege itself is a bit of an acquired taste but the area around is very nice. Cycling is great. If you have any specific questions, like places for kids to visit, just drop me a PM.

Steve