BUTCHER’S HALL CHARITY BIKE RIDE

A 3-day London to Paris bike ride. Cycle from capital to capital on the classic and iconic ride. We will leave behind the bright lights of London and weave our way through France’s beautiful countryside before gliding up to the Eiffel Tower and taking celebratory photos. As with all Bike Where You Like tours, you will be fully supported along the way and everything will be taken care of so all you need to do is soak up the sights and enjoy the challenge.

Start location: Butcher’s Hall, EC1A 7EB
Cost = £1995* all inclusive. This also includes the charity donation; no fundraising is required.

Itinerary

• Day 1: London to Brighton = 82 miles and 4800ft elevation
  Registration at 6.30am & grand depart 7.15am: Butcher’s Hall, EC1A 7EB

• Day 2: Brighton to Forges-les-Eaux = 10 miles to Newhaven where we catch to ferry to Dieppe, followed by 35 miles to Forges-les-Eaux. Total elevation 1700ft

• Day 3: Forges-les-Eaux to Paris = 95 miles and 5300ft elevation

• Day 4: Eurostar back to St Pancras

A very detailed itinerary, kit list and information pack will provided closer to the time and daily briefings on what to expect will be given each day.

Included

• Three nights’ accommodation in a clean, comfortable hotel (in Brighton, Forges-les-Eaux and Paris).  All rooms will have twin beds and we will allocate you a room partner unless you specify who you would like to share with.  *(You may select a single supplement for an extra £650 in the booking process if you prefer not to share a room)

• Ferry trip from Newhaven to Dieppe

• Three meals a day from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 4; plus stops for snacks

• Support vehicle to transport your luggage (clothes and supplies) from each stage to the next
• Mechanical, first-aid and logistical support on the road and throughout.

• Back-up vehicles to provide you with medical help and any assistance should you need a rest or mechanical support for your bike.

• A digital map in the format of a .gpx file for mobile navigation devices such as Garmin

• Customised route maps including essential directions, pitstops and interesting information on the area.

• Daily fresh fruit and water in the support vehicles

• Celebratory dinner
• Eurostar ticket back to London and bike return to meet you at St Pancras. (Please let us know if you prefer to make your own onward travel arrangements for yourself and your bike after arriving in Paris).

Not Included:

• Accommodation the night before
• Travel to the start line

• Bike and helmet

• Personal Insurance, including bike cover

FAQS

What’s the cycling like? We’d give the cycling a 3/5 difficulty rating. Whilst everyone will have different fitness levels, this is a great cycling challenge and achievable with relevant training. As noted in the registration form, a good benchmark is being able to sustain between 12-15mph for a couple of hours at a time. We design our challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.

What’s the weather like? France in June is a bit like the UK and sometimes a tad warmer. Expect temperatures in mid twenties and long days with lots of sunlight. For warmer, summer weather we recommend, sunscreen, covering up, sunglasses and taking on electrolytes.

What’s the accommodation like? Our time will be split between 3-4* hotels. Hotels will be well-positioned for our convenience and comfort. Accommodation is on a twin-sharing basis. If you would like your own room, this can be requested as a single supplement at +£650pp.

What travel and transfers are included? You must organise your own travel to the start and onwards from St Pancras on the 5th of June. Ferry travel from Newhaven to Dieppe and Eurostar from Paris to St Pancras in included, but you must make your own way to Gare du Nord at least 90 minutes before the Eurostar departure time.

Do I need to bring my own bike? Yes, you will need your own bike, helmet and water bottles to do this challenge. We will organise return transport for your bike to meet you at St Pancras.

I have dietary needs, can they be catered for? Yes, please let us know in advance and on your sign-up form.

Can I drink alcohol? Alcohol is not provided as part of the package, however you can purchase drinks separately. You must not drink alcohol during the riding part of the day.

What do I need to pack? We will send a pack list nearer the time.

Are there bugs and mosquitos? Mosquitos are minimal, however, due to the climate there can be some bitey bugs around. If you are prone to insect bites, please bring repellent.

Do I need travel/bike insurance? Yes. We recommend you have travel insurance that covers cycling. Yellow jersey is often a good provider. It is sensible to also have bike insurance. and make sure you have an up to date EHIC/GHIC card to bring with you.

What if I need to cancel? Deposits are 100% non-refundable unless the ride is cancelled by Bike Where You Like or our local suppliers. If not already paid, the full cost of the trip will be invoiced 3 months in advance and is non-refundable 60 days before commencement. Please let us know asap at mel@bikewhereyoulike.com if you cannot make it.