Cycle for charity: London to Paris cycle ride

Experience the ride of a lifetime! Cycle from London to Paris in 2010 and raise money to support WDM's campaigns.

See beautiful sights along the way, meet new like-minded people and gain a fantastic sense of achievement, all whilst raising vital funds to help WDM win justice for the world's poorest people.

Where: London to Paris
When: 18-22 August and 8-12 September 2010
Days: 5 days (4 days cycling)
Non refundable deposit: £99
Minimum sponsorship: £1,300
What’s included: Travel to France via ferry and return to London from Paris via Eurostar, accommodation, meals, mechanics, guides and medical support.
 

Book your place

Phone Caroline Griffin on 020 7820 4900 or email Caroline.Griffin@wdm.org.uk to book your place on the London to Paris bike ride. Booking deadlines are 26th March 2010 for the August event & 26th April 2010 for the September event.

Accommodation

You will spend four nights in four star hotels during the bike ride. The hotels are comfortable and well appointed. All rooms have en suite facilities. Rooms will be shared, single sex rooms, unless you tell us otherwise. If there is someone in particular you would like to share a room with, just let us know on your registration form.

Itinerary

The route will take place over four days and cover a distance of around 300 miles passing magnificent and historic settings.

Day 1: London to Calais
The bright and early start from SE London takes us through rural Kent on towards Dover. Here the ferry will take us on to Calais and the first nightly stop.

Day 2: Calais to Abbeville
Our first day in France consists of cycling through quaint villages and market towns with amazing architecture. The night will be spent in historic Abbeville.

Day 3: Abbeville to Beauvais
As we continue south the route will follow the River Somme, cycling through a region steeped in history.

Day 4: Beauvais to Paris
Stunning countryside and woodland are the scenery for the final push to Paris. The Eiffel Tower is the majestic finishing point and then the celebrations begin!

Day 5: Paris to London
The last day is an opportunity to explore Paris before finally leaving for London on Eurostar.

The ride is open to all cycle levels and you will be supported the entire time.

Additional benefits:

• A great motivation to get fit
• Training and nutritional advice
• Support from the team
• Free WDM t-shirt
• Fundraising pack and materials
• Celebratory meal in Paris
• A fun and exciting opportunity to raise money for WDM

Request an information pack

To request an information pack or to ask a question, call 020 7820 4900 or email Caroline.Griffin@wdm.org.uk