London to Paris Cycle Ride - 3 day event

DAY 1 - London to Newhaven & Dieppe

You’ll set off from London shortly after 09:30am after the morning rush hour. As it is day 1 there are frequent stops and the pace is gentle to give you the opportunity to get into the challenge. It won’t take too long for you to wind your way out of London and enter the peace and quiet of the Kent & Sussex countryside.

The morning ride is sometimes described as hilly, we’ll be honest, it is, but this is the toughest section of the whole ride.  After regular stops to recharge, you’ll stop at a lovely country pub for a really well-earned lunch.

After lunch, you will continue your journey to Newhaven, but you’ll be pleased to hear, the route is predominately downhill. Your snack stops by Haywards Heath & Plumpton Green will keep you going, and upon arrival in Newhaven, there will be facilities available for you to use to freshen up for your night on the ferry.

As you wait for the overnight ferry you will have an evening meal and you will get a well-earned break and be able to reflect on completing the hardest cycling day during your evening meal on the ferry.

You will board the ferry at 11pm and you will be in 4-berth cabins. Get to sleep as quickly as you can as the morning ferry alarm will wake you up at 4.30am!

DAY 2 - Dieppe to Beauvais, 68.5 miles | Elevation gain 518m 

After an early wake-up call, you will make your way off the ferry and have a light breakfast to get ready for day 2 of cycling.

You’ll be pleased to hear that the route on Day 2 is considerably flatter and largely traffic-free. Cycling starts around 6:30 a.m., with a short section to the Avenue Verte, a flat and paved traffic-free cycle route.

After several short stops, and having covered 35 miles, we will break for snacks in the delightful French village, of Forges-Les-Eaux.

After this short stop, you will be back on the road for a 16-mile stretch to Gournay-en-Bray where you will stop for a short break. After this break, you will be back on the Avenue Verte for the final 18m stretch to Beauvais. Again there are plenty of snack stations along the beautiful tree line route.

Upon arrival in Beauvais, you will have time to relax, freshen up, and reflect on Day 2. Do explore the town, it is a hidden gem of a town and the Cathedral is breathtaking. Later that day we will meet for an evening in one of the local restaurants, where you’ll also have the chance to enjoy some local food and wine before you sink into bed ahead of your final day, the ride to Paris!

DAY 3 - Beauvais to Paris, 61.5 miles | Elevation gain 635m

By now, your legs may be aching and fatigue may be setting in, so you won’t get out of bed too early. You’ll gather after a full breakfast and aim to set off by 8.00am. There are a few hills to conquer on this leg, but by now you’ll be ready for them.

After a well-earned lunch stop, Paris will soon be in our sights. Savor that triumphant feeling as you cycle towards the Eiffel Tower where the fizz will be flowing. You’re welcome to invite friends and family to join the team cheering you safely into Paris.

After the initial celebration under the Eiffel Tower, you’ll check into your hotel and head to a local restaurant for a celebratory meal.

On the following day, you will return home where you will be reunited with your bike.