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Fri 25 May - Tue 29 May 2018

In aid of Children with Cancer UK

Children with Cancer UK

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Your challenge day by day

Day 1, Fri 25 May 2018

Darlington to Hull – cycling approx. 150kms / 93 miles

Starting your exclusive cycling challenge in the Market Town of Darlington at Bannatyne’s Health Club, today will see you heading south-east in order to conquer the longest day of your cycle ride. Passing through stunning English countryside, you will circumnavigate the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire which is renowned for largest expanses of heather moorland in the UK. Your route will then head towards Hull, the UK City of Culture in 2017, and to the edge of the North Sea. Before your ferry departure you will have time for a group meal before settling down for the night in your ferry cabin en-route to Hook of Holland in the Netherland’s.

Light breakfast, check-point drinks & snacks, lunch, dinner and overnight ferry cabin accommodation included.

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Day 2, Sat 26 May 2018

Hook of Holland to Breda – cycling approx. 112kms / 70 miles

Today will see you cycling out of the Hook of Holland where the scenery will quickly change from iconic canals to the farming landscape of central Holland. You will pass the outer edges of De Biesbosch National Park, one of the largest national parks of the Netherlands and one of the last extensive areas of freshwater tidal wetlands in Northwestern Europe.
Cars are not permitted on cycle paths in Holland so you will feel like a local and have the chance to fully enjoy the stunning Dutch countryside and quaint villages. You will then pedal your way in to the medieval town of Breda where you can experience numerous medieval buildings that have managed to remain intact to this day.

Breakfast, check-point drinks & snacks, lunch, dinner and overnight accommodation included.

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Day 3, Sun 27 May 2018

Breda to Amsterdam - cycling approx. 118kms / 74 miles

Today sees the finale of your challenge as you head to one of the world’s most pedal-friendly oasis, Amsterdam. You will start the day leaving the delights of Breda and head north towards one of the Netherland’s oldest cites, Utrecht. With a compact medieval centre set out around canals and warehouses built in the 13th century, this city will take you on an historic experience of the Netherlands as you pedal closer to the finish line. Reaching the capital of the Netherlands via bike lanes and cycle paths, you will be immersed in Amsterdam’s artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades. Few cities meld history with modern urban flair like Amsterdam marking the perfect finish in order to celebrate your achievement of completing this fantastic cycling adventure.

Breakfast, check-point drinks & snacks, lunch, celebration dinner and overnight accommodation in Amsterdam included.

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Day 4, Mon 28 May 2018

Amsterdam to Hull (Spring Bank Holiday)

Today you will have the morning to explore the vibrant and colourful city of Amsterdam before setting off on your return journey home. Following lunch you will be transferred by bus to the Hook of Holland where you will board the ferry for your overnight voyage to Hull, UK.

Breakfast, dinner and overnight accommodation in the ferry cabin included.

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Day 5, Tue 29 May 2018

Hull to Darlington (Morning)

You will have an early morning ferry arrival in Hull where you will then be transferred by coach to Bannatyne Health Club in Darlington where you will be reunited with your bike which is transferred separately by road.

Breakfast on the ferry and coach transfer included.

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Important information

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change for a variety of reasons. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary; however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances, your expedition leader will have the final say.

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