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where

Cutty Sark, London.

to

Eiffel tower, France.

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WHEN

8th May 2025

until

12th May 2025

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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Our iconic London to Paris Cycle will take you from the heart of London through beautiful English villages and into the stunning countryside of rural France before you reach Paris and end your challenge under the Eiffel Tower!

You will make friends as we cycle and go on an incredible adventure which will stay with you forever.

Each ride has around 20 fellow cyclists, so whether you are an experienced rider looking to put in some mileage or a complete beginner on your first ever multi-day cycle ride, you are bound to find other cyclists at your level and form great friendships as you pedal to Paris!

Each day we will aim to be into our hotel locations by 1500 (Excluding the first day) so you have time to explore the various French towns we visit.

The final day we hope to hit Paris by 1300 this will give you an afternoon and evening and the following Morning to look around and enjoy Paris.

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APPROXIMATE ITINERARY

THE FOLLOWING IS AN APPROXIMATION OF OUR DAYS IN THE SADDLE
  • DAY 1 - 8th MAY
    CUTTY SARK TO CALAIS VIA DOVER, 122 km / 996 m

    MEET AT 0800, READY TO ROLL FOR 0830

    Cycling from Cutty Sark (Greenwich, London) to Dover is a rewarding route, offering us a mix of urban cycling, rolling countryside, and coastal scenery as we make your way towards the iconic port of Dover.

    The journey typically follows National Cycle Routes and quieter roads, with some challenging sections due to the distance and occasional hills.

    Once we get to Dover its a cycle onto the ferry and the crossing to Calais, our hotel is approx 3km from the port.

  • DAY 2 - 9th MAY
    day 2 - 113 km / 1100 m

    Ride CALAIS to ABBERVILLE

    Cycling from Calais to Abbeville takes us through a scenic part of northern France, characterized by rolling hills, charming rural villages, and a mix of coastal and inland landscapes.

    Todays ride will be a mix of moderate challenges, peaceful countryside, and beautiful historical towns along the way.

    We should make ABBERVILLE in plenty of time for sightseeing and an evening meal in a nice french Bistro.

  • DAY 3 - 10th MAY
    day 3 - 104 km / 878 m

    RIDE ABBERVILLE TO Beauvais

    Our ride today from Abbeville to Beauvais takes us through the heart of the beautiful Picardy region in northern France, characterized by rolling farmland, quiet villages, and historic towns.

    Our route travels primarily through rural areas, offering peaceful and scenic cycling on country roads.

    Again we will be in our hotel for around 1500, giving planty of time to have a look around and find some Dinner.

  • DAY 4 - 11th MAY
    day 4 - 76 km / 693 m

    RIDE Beauvais TO PARIS

    Cycling from Beauvais to Paris is an exciting journey that takes us through rural landscapes, charming villages, and then into the bustling capital of France.

    The route blends quiet countryside roads with urban cycling as we approach Paris. not really a challenging ride, but a rewarding one as we end up in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

    The ride will finish under the EIFFEL TOWER via The Champs-Élysées, after which a quick celebatory beer on a barge under the tower, before we head to the Hotel for the evening.

  • DAY 5 - 12th MAY
    day 5 - ONWARD JOURNEY

    PARIS TO LONDON ON EUROSTAR

    You can have a Morning in Paris before you hop on the eurostar for the trip back to england.

    Your bikes should be collected around 1500 from St Pancres station.

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EXPERIENCE DETAILS


INCLUDED

  • Travel by ferry to Calais.
  • Accomadation.
  • Mechanical support.
  • Fully guided route (We ride with you).
  • A cycle jersey (As a momento of the journey).
  • Your bike transported back to London.

  • EXCLUDED

  • Travel to London and from Paris back home.
  • Lunches, Evening meal, Snacks or Drinks.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Personal Equipment.

  • ADDITIONAL ADMIN POINTS
    • Your luggage will be carried by the support vehicle throughout the event. (1 Small Suitcase or Bag approx 15kg).
    • NO bike boxes, your bike should be assembled and ready to go on the start line.
    • We will transport your bike back to London for collection.(Monday 11th May 2025, collection approx 1500)
    • If you need to miss a Day it is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangments to the next hotel
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TRIP COSTS

The total cost of the trip is £895.00 .

The initial payment through this webpage is a deposit of £200 (Plus the booking fee) this will then secure your place.

Further payments are due in staged intervals, or you can pay the balance in full.

If you want to pay in full, please email info@veloeurope.co.uk

Please also email us if you make payments so they can be allocated correctly.

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CHARITY PLACES

ENTRANT EXAMPLE

If you’re looking to raise funds for your chosen charity, opposite is an example of how it works for you the entrant, further payments are made from you to your charity at staged intervals.
(T and C's apply).

(VELO EUROPE DO NOT HANDLE any monies raised)

Raising money online couldn't be simpler, You can set up a just giving page or go fund me page to encourage friends and family to donate.

Please ask your sponsors to Gift Aid all their donations. All they need to do is tick the Gift Aid box on your JustGiving page or sponsor form.

EVENT DATE:
8th - 12th MAY 2025.
REGISTRATION FEE:
£200 (Payable by you.)
FUNDRAISING TARGET:
£1800 (For your charity.)
ROUTE:
80km - 110km a day for 4 days.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION

It is your responsibility to ensure you are at the start location for this experience.

This is at The Cutty Sark, London, including with your bike, Velo europe do not organize your travel from your home destination to the start location.

If there is a need to book flights, ferries or additional travel please contact us BEFORE you do this, the experiences have a limited number of entrants needed for the experience to take place, we will not be held responsible for any additional costs incurred booking these addition travel arrangements.

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