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London to Paris - The 24 Hour Challenge
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This 24-hour cycle challenge from London to Paris is on every cyclists' bucket list. Incredible highlights of this 294k route include Ditchling Beacon, the famous Avenue Verte route, and the iconic Eiffel Tower. You'll end on a grand note as you catch the final stage of the 2022 Tour de France.
24 Hour Challenge
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Fri, 22 Jul 2022
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London, United Kingdom
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Location
Coca-Cola London Eye, South Bank, London SE1 7PB, UK
Start times
Friday, 22 Jul 2022
24 Hour Challenge:
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Here are the distances available for London to Paris - The 24 Hour Challenge
24 Hour Challenge
294km
£175
Route information
A classic challenge for all road bike aficionados bucket-list.
Friday: This 120k route takes you from London to Newhaven via Brighton with a 1500m ascent. Starting at the London Eye, you will wind down through Surrey's country roads, then pass the famous Ditchling Beacon before arriving on the coast at Brighton. From here you will make your way along the coastline to Newhaven to catch the ferry over to Dieppe.
Saturday: After a short sleep over the channel, the cycle continues from Dieppe with 174k and 1450m climbing until Paris. The second half of the challenge sees the riders join the well-renowned Avenue Verte cycle route for 35k of traffic-free riding. After that, riders take on the final 124k to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. There will be plenty of opportunity to take some souvenir photos with the group. Then, head to the 4-star hotel to relax, have a shower, drink and evening meal.
Sunday: After a celebratory Saturday night, Sunday will offer a much needed day out of the saddle. Nevertheless, cycling is still the centrepiece and the group will watch the final stage of the 2020 Tour de France, before catching the Eurostar back to London.
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What's included
- Experienced ride leaders
- Accompanying driver and mechanic
- Support vehicle to transport your luggage
- Refreshments throughout the ride
- 2 nights in a 4 star hotel in Paris
- Breakfast prior to the final stage of the Tour de France
- Outbound ferry
- Eurostar return
- Organised transport for your bicycle on return
How to get there
Coca-Cola London Eye, South Bank, London SE1 7PB, UK
Get full directionsFurther information regarding the starting point will be communicated once you have registered.
Event day logistics
Friday 22nd
23:00 Ferry to Dieppe
Saturday 23rd
05:00 Arrive at Dieppe
Sunday 24th
Use this day to sightsee and watch the final stage of 2022 Tour de France.
Monday 25th
13:03 Depart from Paris on the Eurostar back to London
*Further information, including a clear itinerary will be sent out to those who have entered nearer the time.
Travel Insurance
Adequate and valid travel insurance is compulsory for all guests of Viva Velo Cycle Tours. It is a condition of your booking that you agree you will have obtained adequate and valid travel insurance for your booking by the date of departure.
Bike Return
On Monday 25th July, participants will ride back to London on the Eurostar. Viva Velo will transport everyone's bikes back to London.
Payment
You will pay a £175 deposit to confirm your place, and then pay the final £675 (plus any additional services) at a later date.
Single Room Occupancy
Please note that rooms in the hotel will be a shared 2 person room. If you require a single room, there will be an additional charge of £130.
Ferry Berth
If you wish to sleep on the ferry, you can sleep in a shared ferry berth (up to 4 people) for the additional cost of £35.
Spectator Info
Family or friends can meet the cyclists in Paris if they wish as well as cheering them off from London.
FAQs
How many Ride Leaders will there be at the London to Paris - The 24 Hour Challenge?
Viva Velo provides one ride leader per every 5/6 participants. Additionally, at least one of these ride leaders will be a qualified first aider.
How fit do I need to be for the London to Paris - The 24 Hour Challenge?
The cycle has been designed and broken into stages that should allow anyone with a reasonable level of fitness to take part. It is recommended, however, that entrants should be able to cycle at an average of 14mph.
How much is the London to Paris - The 24 Hour Challenge?
The challenge costs £695. There is a deposit of £175
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