08:00
£250
Age 18 & over
Cycle through Normandy over three days, remembering the sacrifices made by all those who fought in both World Wars.
On this fully supported ride you’ll cover 351km and tour the five D-Day beaches: Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, and Utah. You’ll also visit other key historical areas including Bayeux, Arromanches-les-Bains, Pegasus Bridge, Sainte-Mère-Église and many more. A dedicated historianwill be joining the trip who will bring the history to life as the group ventures through the frontlines of the Battle of Normandy.
The Royal British Legion has over 25 years' experience of organising cycling events and every detail will be covered, so all you’ll need to do is focus on the road ahead. This ride is led by a team of experienced ride captains and support crew including mechanics and medics. Get yourself to the start line and the rest will be taken care of, including the ferry to France.
This ride is about comradery and creating a personal community of riders for a remarkable experience together to explore the history of the region.
You should have a basic level of fitness with the commitment to prepare properly in training for the challenge. Anyone with a good level of fitness who commits to training can take part. There are regular stops, and each day has rolling terrain, this ride is targeted at new multi-day riders to intermediate cyclists.
There are speed groups that will travel at the average speed of the riders we have on the event. Groups will stop regularly and meet up together at historical sites. Even if you have never cycled in a group you will be fully supported by ride captains and other support crew.
The training plan will help you on your way to getting the most out of the event. Anyone registering for the event is advised to be able to cycle 160km by the start of the event.
You'll be encouraged all the way, ensuring you enjoy the experience of possibly your first multi-day ride all the way to the finish. This ride is about camaraderie and creating a personal community of riders who have a remarkable experience together.
A standard hybrid or road bike will be sufficient for your needs. E-bikes are permitted but there is a limited number that can be taken on the ride due to charging facilities. Participants must contact the Event organisers to confirm permission to bring an e-bike. Participants with e-bikes are responsible for their own parts and for bringing their own adapters and charging points. Participants are also responsible for ensuring their bike is fully charged each evening.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Hampshire
UK
Route information will be provided in advance to help you prepare but you don’t need to know the route as you will cycle with the guidance and support of ride captains and support vehicles.
Total distance over three-days is 351km.
The terrain is hilly throughout with a total elevation of 2,600m. You will be stopping regularly to visit historical sites or for a feed stop.
For over 100 years Royal British Legion has provided much-needed welfare and comradeship to millions, and are working tirelessly to ensure that those who have served and made sacrifices for us are being looked after no matter what challenges they and the country faces. With your help, they receive the help that they need and deserve.
The UK's leading Service charity providing care and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families.
The custodian of remembrance and appreciation through the annual poppy appeal and also providing members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families with rehabilitation, advice and guidance all year round.
Of money you raise £25 can pay for an online training course for a veteran to help them secure a job or £100 could help someone's rehabilitation by attending an arts programme.
Registration fee
£250.00
Minimum sponsorship
£1450.00