London to Paris Cycle

This long weekend challenge in August 2009 links two great European cities, 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 central London through Surrey with views of South Downs to Newhaven.  Ferry to Dieppe. 92km
DAY 2: Quiet tree lined roads and sleepy Normandy villages to Gournay en Bray.  Some challenging hills to conquer en-route! 87km
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. 99km.
DAY 4: Explore Paris before returning to London on board Eurostar.

To register you will need to pay a fee of £150; you then have two subsequent payment options to choose from. You can either elect to fundraise a minimum of £1,200 for Sense International and we will cover your costs for the trip or alternatively, you can pay the £640 cost yourself and then raise whatever you can for our work.

To find out more or register for the event, please visit the Charity Challenge website and select the option to raise funds for Sense International. Your support is greatly appreciated!