London to Paris Bike Ride
Fri 07 June 2013 - Mon 10 June 2013
- Cycle 234 miles over one long weekend
- Depart from England's bustling capital, London
- Ride through beautiful French countryside
- Celebrate the completion of your challenge at the Arc de Triomphe
- Return in comfort on the Eurostar from Paris
Your London to Paris cycling challenge will see you cycling 234 miles (377kms) over 3 days and through 2 countries.
Your challenge begins in the leafy suburbs of West London where you will meet the rest of your group and navigate your way out of Greater London through the English countryside to the South coast. You will head towards Hampton Court and then off on relatively traffic free, small country roads, negotiating the North and South Downs to Portsmouth. You then board an overnight ferry to Caen, snuggling into your berth for the night for a restful sleep following a long first day and a great cycling experience.
Your second day will see you continue your exciting journey past pretty French hamlets and through the beautiful French countryside until you reach the town of Evreux.
The penultimate day of your challenge pushes your stamina with 73miles (118kms) of cycling and over 1000m of ascent to Paris and to the famous Arc de Triomphe, end point of the Tour de France. It is here you can celebrate in style with a glass of champagne overlooking the Champs Elysees. You will then return home the following afternoon with some well earned comfort on the Eurostar.

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Small Group Supplement Explained |
Please note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 30 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of - people, but there will be a small group supplement of £. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £1,173 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £195 and insurance premium* of £37 at the time of booking and the final balance of £978 which is due eight weeks before departure (12/04/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £195 and insurance premium* of £37 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £1,950 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,560) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 29/03/2013), and the remaining 20% (£390) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/07/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £195 (and insurance premium* of £37) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (12/04/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £195 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £1,515 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,212) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 29/03/2013), and the remaining 20% (£303) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/07/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. what's included? |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £195 and insurance premium* of £37 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £1,950 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,560) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 29/03/2013), and the remaining 20% (£390) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/07/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £1,173 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £195 and insurance premium* of £37 at the time of booking and the final balance of £978 which is due eight weeks before departure (12/04/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £195 (and insurance premium* of £37) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (12/04/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £195 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £1,515 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,212) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 29/03/2013), and the remaining 20% (£303) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/07/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. what's included? |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £195 (and insurance premium* of £37) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (12/04/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £195 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £1,515 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,212) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 29/03/2013), and the remaining 20% (£303) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/07/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £1,173 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £195 and insurance premium* of £37 at the time of booking and the final balance of £978 which is due eight weeks before departure (12/04/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £195 and insurance premium* of £37 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £1,950 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,560) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 29/03/2013), and the remaining 20% (£390) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/07/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. what's included? |

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Deposit instalments Explained |
The first instalment is due at the time of booking. The second instalment will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your deposit by instalments if you book and pay online. You are unable to pay your deposit by instalments for manual bookings or if you wish to pay for the first deposit over the phone. If you send in a manual form opting to pay your deposit by instalments, your booking will not be accepted. |


















