Royal British Legion Pedal to Ypres

CHALLENGE SUMMARY

This ride remembers the incredible sacrifices made by all those who fought in the First World War.

Four days in the saddle will take you from London through the historic Somme region of France, then towards Passchendaele and finishing at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

You'll visit battlefields, cemeteries and memorials along the way which brings a strong feeling of Remembrance to this picturesque bike ride.

Ride of Remembrance Highlights

• 295 miles over 4 days through 3 countries
• Rolling road closures in France and Belgium
• Experience the poignant history of the First World War
• Historian en route
• Pay tribute to those who fought 100 years ago
• Show your support for those who have served or are currently serving in the British Armed Forces

Five days of Remembrance

Day 1: London to Calais
Cycle from London, going through Greenwich and Kent, to Dover before crossing the channel to Calais.

Day 2: Calais to Abbeville
Cycle through northern France and visit Etaples Military Cemetery – the largest Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in France - on the way.     

Day 3: Abbeville to Arras
Cycle through the Somme region via Albert, resting at the Thiepval Memorial.

Day 4: Arras to Ypres
Cycle north ride through Ploegsteert and Ypres Salient sites before cycling into Ypres to lay a wreath at a Last Post ceremony just for our cyclists at the Menin Gate.
Transfer to Lille for a Celebration Dinner

Day 5: Ypres to Lille to London
The opportunity to explore Lille for the day and return to London by Eurostar.

What's included

• A dedicated historian on the ride: Dan Hill will be your personal tour guide at all the sites we visit. He has worked on the national Somme commemorations and is a battlefield guide on the Western Front.
• Transport - including ferry crossing and a Eurostar ticket
• Four nights’ accommodation from the ride start (if you do not wish to share a room, single rooms are available for an additional supplement of £225)
• All meals - except breakfast on first day and lunch on the last day
• Celebration dinner on the final night
• Catered pit stops
• Support vehicles carrying luggage to each overnight stop
• Medical support from paramedics and physio team
• Mechanical support (all labour costs are covered but you will be billed for any spare parts used in repairing your bike)
• Motorbike support marshals
• Full support prior to the ride on our Participants Zone including training advice, equipment checklist and information
• An official Royal British Legion cycle jersey
• A medal for completing the ride
• A Royal British Legion digital fundraising pack
• A dedicated supporter care team to manage any questions you might have

How to take part

To take part in this challenge you will need to:
Pay £150 registration fee + pay £500 to cover challenge costs + fundraise £900 for The Royal British Legion.

TAKE PART FOR CHARITY

The Royal British Legion