Cycle London To Paris Olympics 2024
The ‘Blue Ribbon’ bike ride of Europe is now more achievable and more exciting than ever before. Join the many thousands who have ridden in one of the most iconic bike rides of the world and enjoy spectating the thrills of the mens and womens Olympic road races in Paris on our all inclusive three day cycle London To Paris Olympics 24 itinerary between these two great European cities.
Ideal for your first experience of multi-day touring or as a fundraising cycling challenge
Open to individuals and groups.
Total Distance 290km | Total Ascent 2,100m | High Point 274m | Difficulty Grade 2.5/5 |
5 Nights | Trip Date: 31 July 2024 | ** FULL ** | Guide Price pp: £1,195 |
Itinerary
Cycle London To Paris Olympics 24 Edition
Tue, 30 July – Assemble at designated meeting location for evening event briefing (Lancaster Gate).
Wed, 31 July – Ride London to Newhaven – 105km [+1000m]
Thur, 1 Aug – Ride Newhaven to Forge-les-Eaux – 56km [+250m]
Fri, 2 Aug – Ride Forge-les-Eaux to Paris – 136km [+850m]
Sat, 3 Aug – Free time sightseeing in Paris before enjoying the men’s Olympic road race
Sun, 4 Aug – Another morning of ‘café couture’ before enjoying the women’s Olympic road race.
Mon, 5 Aug – Morning Eurostar return to London
Included
Experienced Cycle Leader(s), Full Vehicle Support and Driver/Mechanic, First Aiders, Baggage Transfer
5 nights b&b 3*** Accommodation (twin room share) including 3 nights in Paris
Meals – Breakfast (5 days), Lunch (3 days), Dinner (2 nights, exc Paris)
Eurostar return to London (Mon, 5 Aug)
Not Included
Travel to/from start/finish (London), Accommodation in London, Dinner in Paris
Optional
Single Room, Bike Rental, Accommodation in London, 4**** hotel upgrade in Paris
*price(s) on application
Logistics
Your personal luggage will be carried by the support vehicle throughout the event.
Please do not arrive to the event with bike boxes/bags, your bike will be returned to London via the support vehicles and our load system requires the bikes to be loose (without box/bag). Please contact us with any questions regarding the transport of your bike, we will be more than happy to discuss this with you further.
We will be arriving back to London via the Eurostar which terminates at St Pancras Stn., this is where you will be re-united with your bike before your journey home. Please plan your return journey home from St Pancras.
Further information on bike transport and logistics for the event will be given in your Challenge Instructions document.
Weather & Kit
We can expect warm, sunny weather, however we should prepare for all weather patterns – remember to bring layers – not heavy coverings.
This is a road bike tour. Your bike should be well maintained and in good running order with suitable ‘road gears’ and brakes.
A full kit list will be issued in your Challenge Instructions document after your application. We will be glad to discuss any aspect of kit and your bike with you, please contact us anytime with any questions.
Fitness & Training
This is a level 2.5 cycle event. You should be capable of riding comfortably upto 90km in a day and/or used to riding distances upto 70km over hilly terrain – minimum. If you have any doubt as to your fitness regarding participation in this event please give call us and we will be more than happy to chat with you.
Click here for your London To Paris Bike Ride Training Plan
London To Paris Bike Ride Route
London To Paris Elevation Profile – Day One
London To Paris Elevation Profile – Day Two
London To Paris Elevation Profile – Day Three
Contact us to discuss how to make London to Paris a reality for you and join in the excitement of the Olympic games and BOTH the mens and womens road races.
Trip Date – 30 July 2024
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