When you think of a cyclosportif in France most people think of racing in the Alps or the Pyrenees but this year there's a new event in the region of Occitanie in the South of France that is set to rival the other big cyclos. Chris Selden will be racing in the 150km, 3000m+ elevation event so we thought it was time to check in with him and hear more about the event and his preparations...

A look back at the 2011 Tour de France as it leaves Carcassonne with Voeckler in yellow. The 2017 Tour will finish there on the 15th stage, in the same region as Chris Seldon's 'Hidden House'.

Our man in France Chris Selden popped out for a little ride in the Hérault Valley today and couldn't resist this photo opportunity, the beautiful Lake Salagou and its famous red dirt.