The London to Paris sportive is the epic endurance cycling challenge between two of the world’s most iconic cities.
Saturday 30th April 2016
London to Newhaven, Stage One: 105 km
The route starts from Greenwich Observatory at 4pm and rides out of London towards Surrey. Once past the M25, it follows quiet country lanes, weaving through beautiful English countryside and rolling hills, taking on the North Downs. As the sun is setting, you will climb over the South Downs and enjoy a long descent past Lewes and into Newhaven where the ferry awaits.
Newhaven to Dieppe, Overnight Ferry Crossing: 4 hours
After a hearty refuel at our feed stop in Newhaven and the chance to put on more layers from your kit bags, you will board the ferry and find somewhere to rest your head for a few hours.
Sunday 1st May
Dieppe to Paris, Stage Two: 195 km
This is where the adventure begins! Arriving in France at 4am, it will be straight on your bike and making tracks towards Paris. Cycling through the night along quiet roads in France is an experience you will never forget. As the first rays of dawn peak over the horizon, the sunrise will illuminate everything and bring a new day in which you will complete this epic challenge. You will experience the world waking up around you whilst you cruise through Northern France on route to Paris.
