London to Paris 24

London's Blackheath - 350 excited riders line up on the start line. We head out into the Kent countryside towards our first rest stop, then onwards to Dover, a second stop, before an evening ferry to Calais. Night riding now once in France, rest stops and food as we pass through the major cathedral cities of Amiens and Beauvais, and smaller towns steeped in history. If we're lucky, locals will be out in force to cheer us Tour de France style as we speed though! We head into Paris though the quieter Sunday morning traffic on to the glorious finale around the Arc de Triumphe, down the Champs Elysee before the finish near the Eiffel Tower. Voila - the classic Ride 24 and a great place to celebrate! 280 miles in 24hrs – broken down into 7 stages of approximately 40/45 miles with rest stops at the end of each leg to take on food & drink supplied by our specialist catering team, and sort any repairs to bike and body. Non-stop challenge - day & night. 24 hr 'target' inclusive of ferry time Setting out Saturday midday - easy to join us! Fully supported - snack stops, hot meals, signage, mechanics, medics & support vehicles Hotel in Paris & return bike transport to London included Optional Eurostar return on Monday - at a discounted rate - arrival timed to meet your bike! Join our Ride 24 celebration dinner and party in Paris! London training ride & briefing for all riders in May '14 - get to know your team mates & us! Stats Start: Blackheath, SE London - 12.00hrs Saturday 6 Sept. Finish: The Eiffel Tower, Central Paris - Sunday morning – 24 hours or so later! Miles: 280 over 7 stages Total Ascent / Climb: 3,800 metres Estimated field of Riders: 350+

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