London to Paris Cycle Challenge
6-9 September 2013
This exciting challenge links two of Europe's greatest cities and covers 300km in three days.
- Contact
- Hannah Minnery
- Email
- hannah.minnery@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Diabetes UK is calling on people to join its exciting London to Paris cycle challenge in 2013.
A group of Diabetes UK supporters will be cycling approximately 200 miles over three days from England’s buzzing capital to the heart of Paris. Day one of the challenge will take us from London through beautiful rural English countryside and pretty villages, ending in Folkestone by late afternoon. We will then take the Eurotunnel to France where we will transfer to our accommodation in Dieppe.
After breakfast we will then begin a full day's cycling through the Seine Valley. We will travel through picturesque villages, passing castles, monasteries and other points of interest. After 75 miles of cycling we will reach our hotel in Vernon by the early evening, where we will relax with a nice meal.
Our final day's cycling will begin at around 8.30am when we will continue through the Seine Valley and beautiful French countryside. After the final 55 miles we will arrive in Paris by approximately 5pm where a glass of champagne awaits. We will then have a celebratory meal and spend some time in one of the most amazing cities in the world. After a few hours exploring Paris on the Monday morning, you will return by Eurostar, arriving in London around lunchtime.
This challenge really will be the experience of a lifetime. We would love you to join our exclusive Diabetes UK team on this fantastic trip.
Please click here to read the blog of a participant on the 2012 challenge.
Trip Costs
There are two ways to fund this exciting challenge:
Self funding: £99 registration fee + £640 balance + sponsorship (no minimum)
Minimum sponsorship: £99 registration fee + £1250 minimum sponsorship
Whichever option you choose we will be on hand to support your fundraising in any way we can, starting with a fundraising pack. You will also receive a Diabetes UK cycle jersey to wear in training and for the challenge itself.
2014 Event
For those looking for some extra time to train; why not sign up for the 2014 event? Taking place on 5 - 8 September 2014; you'll have plenty of time to train and get fundraising.
For more information and a registration pack please get in touch.