“The whole experience was a great adventure – it was a privilege to cycle with the lead cars and have mechanical support on hand so that we could focus on the ride.

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“The main highlight for the whole team was the feeling of euphoria as we cycled into Paris along the closed roads – it was a very special moment and one we will never forget.”

If you’ve been watching any of the Tour de France – which enters its second week this week – you’ll have noticed many of the teams also use ŠKODA cars thanks to their mix of performance, practicality and rock-bottom running costs.

Matrix Vulpine, Team Raleigh, Rapha and Condor JLT are among a variety of teams running Skodas for the punishing three-week event.