Visiting the Tour as billy no mates or organised trip?!

nicknick
nicknick Posts: 535
edited May 2012 in Tour & expedition
I really want to go to the Tour again in July, maybe staying in the Chambery area. I last went in 2005 to the Pyrenees. Fortunately for me i'm in a position where i can do something like this, not the same for my training partners who have family commitments etc.

I've never travelled alone and think going to the tour alone might be a difficult when travelling with a bike in a bag etc. Has anyone done this that can advise?

Other option is an organised trip but there are so many out there and a lot of them are very expensive, it's very difficult to choose. Again, any recommendations welcome!

Thanks :)