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Beyond French Revolution

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Sat 17th Jul 2021 . 226 days left to book

Dover
500 participants
By Beyond Events
Mostly cloudy throughout the day

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This tour of the northern French countryside will take participants across the Channel to cycle either 160k or 100k. Spend a perfect summers day riding around in beautiful sunshine. Come for an epic day escaping British shores, an awesome medal, and a great experience.

How to enter the Beyond French Revolution

Long
Bike 163km
7:40am Sat 17th Jul 2021
£37.50
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Medium
Bike 101km
7:40am Sat 17th Jul 2021
£37.50
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Beyond French Revolution routes

These open and free-flowing routes through northern France are the perfect excuse to get abroad this summer.

Participants will start and finish their days in Dover, but will spend the day riding through beautiful countryside on this tour of northern France.

Parking in Dover and Boarding the Ferry

This event will require a ferry booking to be made separately. Once you arrive at the dock, park your car and board the ferry, vehicles cannot be brought on the ferry.

*The ferry leaves at 7:40am (Spirit of Britain), please arrive an hour beforehand to ensure you do not miss it.

Once on board you can register on Deck 3 and prepare for your race.

Cycling to the start: Calais Football Club

Once arriving in Calais, you will cycle to the football club on a fully marked 2km route, drop your bag and begin your race.

The Races

Cycle the route around northern France and return to the football club on either the Long (163km) route or the Medium (101km) route.

Return to England

Catch whichever return ferry to Dover you choose, knowing you have experienced cycling in an epic location.

Event Details

What’s Included

Toilets
Bag drop
A fantastic finisher medal
Entry goodies (Distance specific)
Timed, online results
Aid stations
First aid in the event centre and throughout the event course
Fully-signed route
On-course mechanical and safety support
Pick-up wagons

Raceday Logistics

07:30 Registration opens

07:40 Ferry departs from Dover

10:00 Registration closes

10:10 (Local Time) Ferry arrives in France

10:30 (Local Time) Start opens

11:00 (Local Time) Start closes

*There will be a small safety brief on the start line just before the event begins. Participants must be present or they will not be able to compete.

20:30 Finish line closes

Participants will be escorted to the finish line if they cannot make the cut-off time.

Volunteers

If you would like more information, please email [email protected] and someone will be in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ferry ticket included in the price?

No, ferry tickets must be booked separately by the participant. Everyone will travel to Calais together, but you can choose what time you arrive home.

Where do I register for the Beyond French Revolution?

You can either register on the ferry (Deck 3) or once everyone has arrived at Calais Football Club.

Can I bring my car to France?

No, foot passengers only please. There is nowhere to leave your vehicles at the football club.

Will there be toilets and somewhere to leave my bag while I race?

Yes, there will be portaloos and a bag drop at the football club in Calais.

Is there a cut-off time?

Yes, participants who cannot make the cut-off time of 8:30pm (local time) will be escorted back to the football club.

Beyond French Revolution weather forecast

Mostly cloudy throughout the day.

19°C

Predicted highs

15°C

Predicted lows

Moderate breeze possible, up to 12mph

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Beyond Events

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