The programme includes a social programme (see below). On Thursday after the conference, you will be shown around the new facilities of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences followed by a BBQ in the “garden” of our new building. On Friday dinner arrangements have been made at Filini restaurant. On Saturday morning coaches will take all delegates to London to experience the Tour de France.

Thursday 5 July 18:00  - BBQ at the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences

1. An informal occasion giving guests plenty of opportunity to interact with each other
2. During this time we will also provide guests with tours of the building and demonstrations in some of the labs

Friday 6 July 19:00-22:00 pm  - Sit-down meal at Filini restaurant

1. Filini is one of Birmingham’s finest restaurants. Filini means match stick thin pasta, is an innovative philosophy in the world of food. The concept, designed by Roy Ackerman, is based on the simplicity and authenticity of beautiful food. The flavours are inspired from contemporary Italian cuisine, an aromatic fusion that is the trademark of Italian Cuisine.
2. The meals will be provided. Alcoholic beverages need to be ordered and paid for by delegates.

Saturday 7 July (all day) - Tour de France, London
07:30               Guests will be picked up from the Mailbox for transport to London
11:00-14:30     Guests are free to explore London
13:00               Caravan
14:00               Warm-up and only opportunity for the riders to explore the course
15:00               Tour de France start (Guests meet in VIP area)
18:20               Race ends
19:00               Guests will return from London to Birmingham
21:30               Arrival Birmingham

See a flythrough of the prologue:
http://www.tourdefrancelondon.com/tdf/en/about/videos/flythrough.asp

Download a map from the Tour de France prologue here: http://www.tourdefrancelondon.com/tdf/en/event/prologue.asp

Thierry Gouvenou, rider of 7 Tours de France races said about this prologue: "A route without any real difficulty in the heart of the city, which passes in front of some of the most beautiful buildings in London. Expect to see a high-speed feud between the specialists of the discipline over a distance equivalent to two pursuits."

You will be treated like VIPs as guests of PowerBar at the prologue of the Tour de France. See this presentation on the PowerBar Hospitality Programme.

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