| 7 - 11 September 2011 16 - 20 May 2012 13 - 17 June 2012 1 - 5 August 2012 5 - 9 September  Registration fee: £149 Sponsorship: £1,650 per person |
The London to Paris Cycle challenge brings together two of Europe’s most exciting cities and is an experience not to be missed.
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From London we cycle through the beautiful English countryside via the North Downs and onto Dover, where we cross the channel to the French port city of Calais.
For the next three days our route takes us through the rolling hills of rural France and into its vibrant capital. Our finish line is the mighty Eiffel tower in Paris where we celebrate our achievements – French style!
Itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON – CALAIS 135km / 85 miles
From the start line in Blackheath Common our route quickly leaves behind the busy commuter roads and heads on into the rolling fields and villages of rural Kent, passing orchards and traditional oast houses where hops are stored. We head through Tonbridge and follow country roads across the hills of the North Downs to Dover and the coast. Taking the ferry to Calais, we have dinner on board and cycle the short distance to our hotel in Calais. (Dinner on ferry not included)
DAY 2 CALAIS - ARRAS 145km / 95 miles
After a hearty breakfast, we head south through beautiful French countryside. Our route takes us along small, quiet roads through villages and small towns. During the afternoon we ride past small War Cemeteries such as at Noordpeene and Gauchin, a reminder of the remarkable history of this region. The terrain is reasonably flat to begin with but becomes more undulating as we travel south. We spend the night in Arras.
DAY 3 ARRAS – COMPIÉGNE 125km / 80 miles
This morning we continue though villages and along quiet picturesque French roads to the more forested region of Compiégne, where we spend the night. This attractive town lies on the banks of the River Oise.
DAY 4 COMPIÉGNE – PARIS 90km / 57 miles
Our final day’s cycling takes us southwest, initially through small villages and woodland before we meet the outskirts of Paris. Needless to say, the volume of traffic increases but our destination and the finish is in sight! We cycle through the Parisian streets, sweeping around the arc de Triomphe and down the famed Champs-Elysées to our finish beneath the lofty arches of the Eiffel Tower. We head to our hotel and get ready for a celebration meal to mark our achievement.
DAY 5 PARIS – LONDON
After breakfast you are free to explore the city; why not go up the Eiffel Tower or visit renowned attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and Notre- Dame Cathedral. You are responsible for getting yourself and your bags to the Gare du Nord on time for your afternoon Eurostar train to St Pancras, where you will be reunited with your bicycle.
Sponsorship
To take part in this fantastic challenge you will need to pay a registration fee of £149 and to raise at least £1,650 in sponsorship, over half of which will support MAG's mine clearance programmes.
How to register
1. Register online
2. Alternatively download the event brochure and complete the registration forms and return to MAG with the £149 registration fee (note, the registration fee is non-refundable and is not included in the £1,650 sponsorship target).
How to raise your sponsorship
£1,650 is a lot of money to raise and we appreciate how daunting it may seem. Raising the sponsorship is part of the challenge and it can be difficult, however it is totally achievable and once you set your mind to it you will reach that target! We are here to help you every step of the way providing fundraising advice and materials.
Once we have received your completed registration forms we will send you a fundraising pack to get you started and you can get in touch any time to run through ideas or discuss your plans. Download our Top Ten Fundraising Ideas.
Just ask...!
If you have any questions about the event or how to raise the sponsorship please email me jennifer.birch@maginternational.org or call me on 0161 238 5447, I am here to help in any way I can.
Numbers are limited so register today to secure your place on this unforgettable challenge.
London to Paris gallery
What past participants have said about MAG cycling challenges
"The camaraderie and team spirit from cyclists and support crew was amazing, and the personal satisfaction and sense of acheivement was something I had never experienced before. Despite occasional hitting the pain barrier I smiled every single day. It was a highpoint in my life - and it benefited a worthwhile cause." Lee Patterson
"I wanted to set myself a funky challenge. Something that would get me overseas, with a bunch of folk I had never met before. Something that would stretch me physically and mentally and maybe benefit someone else if I could do it for charity. When I saw the details from MAG, I jumped at the chance and it exceeded in every way I could of hoped. Highly recommended!" Max MacGillivray
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