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PELOTON TO PARIS
JOIN THE PELOTON TO PARIS
TO FIGHT FOR LITTLE LIVES Are you looking for a challenge this year? Or perhaps some short break inspiration? Whether you are a cycling beginner or aficionado, we have a timeless classic to suit you. Action Medical Research’s London to Paris bike ride (15-19 July 2020) is one of Europe’s greatest cycling challenges which sees cyclists ride from one great capital to another in four days, pedalling 307 miles in total.
"It was an amazing experience, one I will never forget. It was a tough challenge but I had some really nice people around me. The help and support was second to none. I feel really privileged to have been able to achieve this ride." Neil, London to Paris 2019
We are delighted to be joined this year by a very special guest rider, Olympian, former Tour de France stage winner, Yellow jersey holder and World Tour Director Sportive, Sean Yates. You will be able to ride side by side, on the streets he once rode as a professional road cyclist, in a career spanning 15 years. An experience you’ll never forget! Setting off from Clapham Common in south London on Wednesday 15th July, the route will take you through the glorious English countryside of Surrey and Sussex, up and over the beautiful South Downs before descending into the harbour town of Newhaven, where the four-hour ferry crossing to Dieppe awaits. Upon arriving at the hotel near the port, you will have time to unwind with your fellow cyclists, perhaps reliving the day’s ride, catching up on the latest news in the final stages of le Tour, or simply getting an early night, ready for the next day.
Departing from Dieppe the next morning, you will ride along the scenic French coast, before heading inland and south through the beautiful Saâne valley, a lovely area which cuts through low-lying hills. You will then soon catch your first glimpse of the River Seine, southwest of the town of Yerville. The ride continues through the Brotonne Forest, a picturesque area of oak and beech trees surrounded by a wide loop of the Seine. The finishing point for day two is Lisieux, a town with some magnificent chateaus and charming churches. Leaving Liseux behind on day three, the ride winds through the Normandy countryside, renowned for its production of cheeses, cider and calvados. The route is steeped in history with beautiful, varying landscape providing ample opportunity to stop for photos, pop in to refuel at bijou cafes or to simply spend time getting to
