Date: 20th - 24th July 2011
Registration fee: £125
Type: Bike
Cyclists last year: 24
Sponsorship target: £1,200
Minimum fundraising: £600
Distance: 223 miles (360 Km)
Day 1 London to Newhaven (20th July 2011)
Distance: 61 miles ( 98 kilometers) You will enjoy the fantastic scenery of the South Downs. Tackle Turners Hill and cycle through historic Lewes before heading down to Newhaven. We will spend the night in Newhaven.Day 2 Newhaven to Rouen (21st July 2011)
Distance: 48 miles (78 kilometers)In the morning you will enjoy the ferry crossing to Dieppe. After lunch we will cycle to Rouen the historical capital city of Normandy on the River Siene.
Day 3 Rouen to Vernon (22nd July 2011)
Distance: 48 miles (88 kilometers)A leisurely cycle to Vernon in the morning following the Seine. In the afternoon you can explore the old town of Vernon beautifully situated on the left bank of the Seine or visit Monet’s garden.
Day 4 Vernon to Paris (23rd July 2011)
Distance: 55 miles (96 kilometers)Follow the River Seine as it winds its way towards Paris. Cycle the impressive Chaps-Elysees and finish at the Eiffel Tower in time to celebrate.
Day 5 Paris to London (24th July 2011)
The 24th of July is a free day in Paris to explore Paris. The 24th of July is also the end of the Tour de France. See the pro riders arrive into Paris. An excellent experience. You will be returning to London on the Eurostar on Sunday the 24th of July. Your bikes will be returning via van to London. Your bikes will be available for collection on the Monday morning.
Total Distance: 223 miles (360 kilometers)
Is this trip from me?
Is this trip from me? Absolutely! This trip is a fantastic challenge for anyone wanting to do something amazing for a great cause. There will be lots of like minded people on the trip all looking for the challenge of a lifetime
and of course to meet new friends. Some people come with friends or family but most people come on their own so what are you waiting for? Places are strictly limited so to avoid disappointment sign up today.
How fit do I need to be?
People from all walks of life take part in the cycle. There will be two groups on the trip to Paris. A fast group and a slower group.
The fast group will average 24- 27km per hour.
The slower group will average 17-24km per hour.
If you are committed to this challenge and prepared to do the training it is possible for anyone to make it to Paris.
What is included?
1. Accommodation (4 nights) in excellent motel style accommodation.
2. Food. Breakfast and lunch. Breakfast & lunch on the 24th July 2011 isn’t provided for.
3. One way Eurostar ticket. Paris to London.
4. Ferry ticket Newhaven (UK) to Dieppe (France).
5. Bike repair. A mechanic will be on the trip.
6. Two support vans which carry your bags and are there to help and offer support during the ride.
7. Team doctor.
The aim?
The aim is for each cyclist to raise £1,200. If £1,200 is raised your accommodation, food (Breakfast, Lunch), ferry and one way eurostar back will be paid for by 25000spins.com. Otherwise the cost will be pro rated based upon what you raise.
How much will the trip cost me?
Each cyclists when registering needs to pay £125 to 25000spins as a partial payment of the trip costs. Each cyclists costs £500. The trip cost will depend on how much money you have raised for charity.
Your minimum is £600 to raise and your goal is to raise £1,200. If you reach your fundraising target of £1,200 you will have nothing further to pay for your trip.
See the below table for examples of how much your total trip will cost depending on how much you raise for charity.
Is there a minimum to be raised?
A minimum of £600 needs to be raised to join the trip. If you raise the full £1,200 the balance of the trip costs will be paid for by 25000spins. There will be nothing further for you to pay.
Does it matter when I raise the minimum?
Yes. You need to have raised the minimum by the 1st of June. If you haven't raised the minimum by the 1st of June there is two options available to you.
1. Pay the additional fundraising into your online fundraising account so you reach the minimum of £600.
2. Pay the additional payment of £125 which goes to 25000spins. This protects us in the event that you don't reach the minimum and as a result don't come on the trip.
What if I raise more money after the 1st of June. What happens there?
If you have paid the additional payment of £125 and lets say you managed to raise the target fundraising of £1,200 then you would be due a full refund of £125. If you raised less than the total £1,200 then you would be due less of a refund according to the above table.
What if I don't raise the minimum of £600. Can I still go on the trip?
You can either choose to top up your fundraising to reach the miniumum of £600 or you will forfeit your deposit and will not be able to join the trip.
When does the fundraising close for the trip?
The fundraising for the London to Paris cycle trip closes the week before the cycle start. One week before the cycle starts 25000spins will send out an invoice to any rider who hasn't raised the target of £1,200. For example if you have raised £600 one week before the cycle start you will owe 25000spins £125 to take part in the trip. Please see the above table for further examples.
When do our bikes arrive back in London after the trip has finished?
The bikes are carefully packed into a van which returns to the UK Sunday evening. Your bikes will be available for pickup from Monday morning onwards at a central London location (To be confirmed closer to the ride start). If you need your bike Sunday as you are returning to a location outside of London then you can book your bikes onto the Eurostar. This costs approx. £20. The contact details for you to organise this is as follows: Euro Despatch on 0844 822 5822.
