London to Paris Bike Ride for Aortic Dissection

Name: London to Paris Bike Ride for Aortic Dissection
Start: 2023-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-12-01T23:59:59+00:00

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Challenging

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London to Paris

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Sponsorship from £450

Interested in taking on this challenge?

Self-funded and charity places are available.

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Embark on an unforgettable London to Paris cycling journey and make a lasting impact on aortic dissection education and policy change. Forge lifelong friendships, push your boundaries, and create cherished memories as you take on this remarkable challenge.

Join the London to Paris Bike Ride, one of Europe’s top fundraising events, and experience the thrill of cycling 309 miles between two iconic capitals over four days. The adventure starts in London, traversing the picturesque English countryside of Kent to Dover, then crossing the Channel to Calais. In France, you’ll cycle along serene country lanes, through charming market towns, and past the historical war memorials and cemeteries of the Somme.

The grand finale of this cycling challenge takes you around the Arc de Triomphe and along the Champs Elysées, finishing in front of the Eiffel Tower. While the days in the saddle may be long, the euphoria of completing this incredible challenge and the sense of accomplishment will make every mile worth it.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Registration for challenge early morning in Croydon and start cycling at 7am through Kent to Dover. Ferry to Calais. Distance – 86 miles

Cycle from Calais to Arras through charming villages and along quiet country lanes. Distance – 82 miles

Cycle from Arras to Compiègne passing numerous WWI memorials and monuments through the Region of the Somme. Distance – 76 miles

Cycle to Paris, along the Champs-Élysées, round the Arc de Triomphe and finish overlooking the Eiffel Tower from the Champ de Mars. Celebratory meal. Distance – 67 miles

Free morning in Paris, before catching the Eurostar to London where you are re-united with your bicycle. If you're on our Tour de France finale date, you'll spend the day watching the greats cycle into Paris before making your own way to Gare du Nord to catch the evening Eurostar to London where you are re-united with your bicycle. Please note, this is a complex itinerary and subject to change.