Cycle London to Paris!
Connect two of the world’s most chic capital cities as you embark on the charity bike ride challenge of a lifetime.
The following gives you a brief taste of the charity cycling challenge ahead but for more detailed information please do not hesitate to contact one of the Skyline Overseas Team on 020 7424 5511 who will be delighted to help you!
Day 1: London to Calais
Our challenge begins bright and early from Crystal Palace heading south en route to the coast.
Day 2: Calais to Abbeville
La belle France! Stunning picturesque countryside awaits us in northern France as we travel south.
Day 3: Abbeville to Beauvais
Our route this morning follows the river Somme out of Abbeville.
Day 4: Beauvais to Paris
Our final day of cycling and the big push to Paris, our final destination.
Day 5: Paris to London
The day is yours to soak up the Parisian way of life and explore the city. Eurostar home, arriving at St Pancras.
Your London to Paris bike ride takes place: | 12th-16th September 2012 |
Book now for a deposit of just: | £99 |
Additional sponsorship to raise: | £1,400 |
Number of days: | 5 days(4 nights) |
Accommodation: | 4 nights in 2-3* hotels where possible |
Temperature: | Usually 10-26C at this time of year however the temperature will vary when near the coast. |
Whats included: | Trains and all interval travel, accommodation, all food (except 3 meals), water, refreshments, guides, a doctor and medical support. |
Definitely! These trip is a fantastic challenge for anyone wanting to do something amazing for a great cause! There will be lots of like minded people taking part, all looking for the challenge of a lifetime and of course to meet new friends. Some people come with friends or family but most people come on their own so what are you waiting for? Sign up today for a fantastic experience and the opportunity to make life long friends.
You don’t need to be a fitness fanatic to do this challenge. The majority of people on the trip will be just like you and will not necessarily have done anything like this before. However to get maximum enjoyment from the challenge training is vital and we will provide you with a detailed training plan which we strongly recommend you stick to. We will also be on hand every step of the way to provide training advice.
£1,400
YES! Once you have started you will find that raising the minimum sponsorship is easy and most importantly fun! We will provide you with a breakdown of examples of how to raise the sponsorship money in an enjoyable way and we will of course be available every day to help you with more ideas! You are doing something quite simply amazing so make sure you tell everyone you know, and before you know it you will be racing towards your fundraising target!
£99
No. Unfortunately due to Eurostar restrictions we are unable to change any tickets.
YES! One of our highly experienced tour reps will be on hand to help you in the lead up to the event. You will be sent a full confirmation pack shortly after you register on the event which will give you all the information you need but we are always here to make the event as enjoyable and hassle free as possible! And there will even be the opportunity to meet your fellow participants at a special gathering before the event!
Lots of familiar European dishes will be on the menu! Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided throughout the trip except for 3 meals (dinner on the ferry on the way out to France and lunch and dinner in Paris on our last night). We can of course cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements – as long as you let us know in advance!
No specialist kit is required although we strongly recommend that you use your own bike for both your training and the event itself. You will also need to bring your own cycle helmet. We will send you a full packing list for the trip you are going on once you have registered.
There will be support vehicles with the group at all times which means your luggage will be transported in one of these vehicles for you. You will just need to carry a bum bag for any essentials like a camera and sun tan lotion
The average group size is about 70 people although this does vary considerably from trip to trip
We will be staying in minimum three star hotels throughout the trip
Travel by ferry to France and return travel to London on Eurostar, accommodation, all meals (excluding dinner on the ferry on day 1 and lunch and dinner on day 5), mechanics, guides and medical support
You will need to be over 18 but there is no upper age limit. If you are over 65 will just need to get a medical form signed by your doctor.
You must have travel insurance cover in order to participate in this challenge. You can either arrange this yourself (as long as your insurance company is aware of the nature of what you are doing and that it is a charity event) or we can help you arrange this.
As soon as possible! Simply click here to book online today. Places are extremely limited and get snapped up quickly so to avoid disappointment sign up today and don’t miss out!