London to Paris Bike Ride

Take on this epic journey! Riding from one famous city to another, across two countries.

Event details

When: Wednesday 25th September 2024
End: Sunday 29th September 2024
Activity type: Cycles, London
Full event details
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Be a cycling hero

Challenge yourself on this epic journey! See Europe and all it has to offer, whilst raising money for local people.

This classic London to Paris cycle ride takes you through the beautiful Kent countryside before crossing the Channel to Calais. Over the course of four days, cyclists will cover an impressive 309 miles through England and France. A challenge for those who are new to the sport, as well as the experienced cyclist.

More details about London to Paris bike ride
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  1. If you’re feeling up to the challenge, register now on the Global Adventures website.
  2. When you sign up choose Self Funding, you’ll pay a registration fee of £125, and pay the additional £940.
  3. Get in touch with us once you’re done and we will send you a bespoke fundraising pack!
  4. Choose to fundraise as much as you can for St Barnabas House

Thank you for choosing us to donate your sponsorship to – we appreciate every penny.

Next steps:

    1. Get in touch with us and let us know
    2. We’ll be in touch with your own bespoke events pack, including fundraising hints and tips and sponsorship form.
    3. Once you’ve raised your sponsorship money and completed your event head over to our GoDonate page to donate the money directly to us.
  • One way ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
  • One way Eurostar ticket from Paris to London
  • All accommodation with the exception of the evening prior to the start of the challenge
  • Lunch on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on days 2, 3 and 4, and breakfast on day 5
  • Refreshment stops including water, fruit and a variety of snacks/energy bars/cereal bars every 15-20 miles cycled approx.
  • Back up and support vehicles
  • Route markers or cycle guides
  • English-speaking guides
  • Global Adventure Challenges Event Crew
  • Mechanic support
  • Challenge Medal from event organisers

Request a brochure for full info

You can find details about the race day on the Global Adventure website.

If you have a question about Cycling and fundraising for Team Chestnut, please contact the Events Team.

How your fundraising makes a difference

There's no minimum sponsorship when you take on this challenge, but every penny and pound you raise will make a huge difference to adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

£54

could give a patient an afternoon with the hospice’s artist-in-residence, using creativity to explore complex feelings

£94

could pay for a visit from a Community Nurse Specialist – assessing symptoms and providing emotional support

£170

is enough to give a patient a day of hospice care at home, surrounded by home comforts and the people they love