This challenge links two great European cities, London and Paris, covering around 300km in just 3 days. Encounter historic towns, sleepy villages and rolling countryside en-route. Cycle along wide Parisian boulevards to the finishing line at the city’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Free day to explore the sights of Paris before boarding the Eurostar train back to London.
DAY 1: Cycle from south-east London through Kent and along the edge of the North Downs to Dover - 116km. Ferry to Calais. Transfer to Dieppe.
DAY 2: Quiet tree lined roads and sleepy Normandy villages from Dieppe to Gournay en Bray. Some challenging hills to conquer en-route! 80km
DAY 3: Ride from Gournay en Bray to outskirts of Paris. Reach city centre via the famous Bois de Boulogne park. Finish under Eiffel Tower. 114km.
DAY 4: Explore Paris before returning to London on board Eurostar.