London to Paris Cycle
In partnership with Discover Adventure
Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe. Passing through the Kent countryside, across the Channel and continuing through the villages and market towns of Northern France. With long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill-climbs, the sight of the Eiffel Tower, our finishing point, will evoke a real sense of achievement.
Discover Adventure?
We have partnered with Discover Adventure – specialists with over 30 years of experience of providing worldwide trekking and cycling challenges for charitable fundraising. They offer a range of organised worldwide challenges all led by highly experienced leaders. Discover Adventure look after all trip logistics, with a helpful team on hand to support you on your ride or trek, leaving you free to focus on the challenge itself, and your fundraising efforts... so if you love an adventure and would like to fundraise for CFL whilst doing it, this could be for you! To find out more about Discover Adventure and the range of challenges they offer visit www.discoveradventure.com/
Dates & Prices:
With so much interest, there are lots of dates to choose from. Book using the link above or find out more on the Discover Adventure website.
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11 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
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23 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
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10 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
To take part, you must pay a £149 registration fee and commit to raising a minimum of £2000 in sponsorship. Alternatively, you can opt to part or fully pay the costs of the trip yourself, reducing the amount you'll have to raise. Please see here for more details about the different pricing options.​​​
To discuss this cycle, please contact our PR Team on
0113 230 3600 or send an email to pr@caringforlife.co.uk.
What's Included?
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All transport from London to Paris return (by ferry and Eurostar)
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4 nights hotel accommodation on a twin share basis
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All meals except where specified
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Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
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Vehicle support throughout the trip
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Route information
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Standard bike return for your collection at St Pancras following group Eurostar
What's Excluded?
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Any meals specified 'not included' in the itinerary
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Travel insurance
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Bicycle, cycle helmet (compulsory) and water bottles
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Optional Discover Adventure bike courier return to home service
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Personal spending money, souvenirs and drinks
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Any applicable surcharges as per Terms and Conditions
Fitness Levels
This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. Discover Adventure will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. They expect all participants to train hard in advance, but they respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too - and we all want you to have the time of your life!
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The challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. They design their challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact them for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.
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For logistical and safety reasons they sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.
Leaders & Trip Support
Your trip will be led by experienced Discover Adventure crew - selected for their knowledge and experience, friendliness and approachability, sense of humour and ability to safely and effectively deal with any situation that arises; they are also trained in first aid. The crew will have mobile phones and/or radios where appropriate, medical kit and other safety apparatus where necessary.
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The number of crew and support vehicles looking after you will depend on the final size of your group, but the team will be looking after every aspect of your trip whether that’s transporting your luggage, ensuring your route is clear, making you lunch and sorting out any mechanical problems. Support vehicles are with the group all of the time, and carry all luggage and spares.
Clothing & Kit
Discover Adventure plan trips based around the optimal weather conditions, but could still be exposed to bad weather at any time. It is vital you are prepared for all conditions. They provide you with a detailed packing kit-list on registration, with plenty of information, and are always available if you need help.
