London to Paris Bike Ride 07 Jun 2012 234 miles Cycle 234m in one weekend, depart from Englands bustling capital, ride through French countryside, celebrate the completion of your challenge at the Arc de Triomphe, return in comfort on the Eurostar. Activity: Road cycling Place: London, Greater London, UK Organiser: Charity Challenge Date: 7 June 2012 Duration/distance: 234 miles Fees & sponsorship: £175 registration fee + £1725 minimum sponsorship Difficulty:

Your London to Paris cycling challenge will see you cycling 234 miles (377kms) over 3 days and through 2 countries.

Your challenge begins in the leafy suburbs of West London where you will meet the rest of your group and navigate your way out of Greater London through the English countryside to the South coast. You will head towards Hampton Court and then off on relatively traffic free, small country roads, negotiating the North and South Downs to Portsmouth. You then board an overnight ferry to Caen, snuggling into your berth for the night for a restful sleep following a long first day and a great cycling experience.

Your second day will see you continue your exciting journey past pretty French hamlets and through the beautiful French countryside until you reach the town of Evreux.

The penultimate day of your challenge pushes your stamina with 73miles (118kms) of cycling and over 1000m of ascent to Paris and to the famous Arc de Triomphe, end point of the Tour de France. It is here you can celebrate in style with a glass of champagne overlooking the Champs Elysees. You will then return home the following afternoon with some well earned comfort on the Eurostar.