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Landrace to Paris

A Gravel ride from London to Paris.

4 days of fast gravel riding from London to Paris, via Dover and Calais. Fast and exhilarating riding across the Kent and North Downs, followed by 3 days on tracks and trails through the beautiful Picardy countryside.

INTINERARY

Day 1

London to Dover

150km | 1130 m

A leg warmer in preparation for the extensive gravel riding across Northern France, we'll set off early from Cyclefit's Store St shop for a gently graded 50-50 tarmac and gravel ride to Dover.

Gravel Bike leaning against a gate on a Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel Adventure
Group of Gravel cyclists riding on the concrete seafront in Hythe on a Hidden Tracks Gravel bike adventure
View of the Straights of Dover with ferries crossing to France, just before riders themselves catch a ferry to Calais on Hidden Tracks Cyclings adventure ride from London to Paris

Day 2

Calais to Willeman

105km | 1000m

Leave Calais shortly after breakfast and head for the hills, ride along a series of farm tracks and tiny lanes towards Willeman where we will stay in an Auberge.

Gravel cyclist on a French Rue Verte aside a canal on Hidden Tracks Cycling Landrace to Paris bike ride.
A gravel cyclist riding on a quiet lane in Picardy on Hidden Tracks Cycling's Trail of Two Cities, an off road ride between London and Paris
Field of Sunflowers aside the track on Hidden Tracks Cycling Trail of Two Cities gravel ride from London to Paris
A typical scene of Northern France, a cart track leading straight thorough the woods, part of the London to Paris Gravel route by Hidden Tracks Cycling.

Day 3

Willeman to Beauvais

150km | 1110m

It's a long day in the saddle, fortunately much of the morning is on tiny lanes. Stopping in Amiens for late lunch and quick look at the magnificent cathedral before joining an old railway line toward Beauvais.

Gravel rider cycling up a white farm track with a verge of wildflowers found on Hidden Tracks Cycling Gravel adventure from London to Paris
Picturesque  scene of bars on the side one of the many canals in Amiens, a stop on Hidden Tracks Cycling's Gravel adventure from London to Paris.
Gravel bike rider admiring the magnificent carved stone entrance to Amiens Cathedral as seen on Hidden Tracks London to Paris cycling adventure.
Unavoidably Amiens, l, picture of a large town sign in front of the Cathedral in Amiens

Day 4

Beauvais to Paris

100km | 1000m

Getting closer to Paris and the villages are becoming a tad smarter, stop off in Claremont for a quick break, before follow the Oise river before the final climb into the Seine Valley, approaching Paris on a fine bit of pave.

Ride into the centre of Paris aside the canal before heading to the Isle de Cite and Notre Dame.

Section of old pave or cobbled rural road in Picardy just north of Paris on the Hidden Tracks Cycling Trail of Two Cities gravel ride from London to Paris
Grave cyclists riding through a field of Wheat en route to Paris on Hidden Tracks Cycling trail of 2 cities London to Paris off road adventure
Typical French barn w with a wooden gallery as seen on Hidden Tracks Cycling's Trail of Two Cities Gravel bike ride from London to Paris
2 cyclists in front of the entrance sign to Paris, almost 400 kms away the from the start point in London.

Day 5

Load your bikes into the back of the van leaving you free to catch the Eurostar back to London.

Accommodation

In Calais we will be staying in a 2 star hotel on the beach, on the second night In Willeman, in a comfortable rural Auberge complete with dinner.

In Beauvais we are staying near the Cathedral in a 4 star hotel and in a 3 star hotel in Paris near the Bastille.

London to Paris gravel ride showcasing beach huts on a sandy beach in Calais and a scenic view from the hotel.
London to Paris gravel ride featuring L'Auberge des Oiseaux Chantants in Willemen, France, with images showing the charming exterior of the inn and surrounding countryside.
French gravel ride from London to Paris featuring a classic French breakfast with Pain aux Chocolat
Gravel bike ride from London to Paris showcasing the exterior of Hotel Mercure Beauvais, a stylish stop along the route.

The nitty gritty

Tour dates: 12th to 15th June

The cost per rider is £1600 which includes four days fully supported and guided gravel riding, four nights accommodation (including the last night in Paris) with breakfast, ferry fare and luggage transfers and support mechanic.

Optional bike transfer back to London.

Price excludes return from Paris, all meals except for dinner on the 2nd evening in Willemen.

Single room supplement for all nights (except the second evening in Willeman) - £300

A non-refundable £200 deposit will secure your place, balance due 8 weeks before the tour starts.

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Is this ride for me?

Expert (>90km)

Long rides that ridden at pace, typically averaging 14/16kmph over a day.

These rides are aimed at strong riders who continuously ride off-road for a couple of hours.

Suitable for MTB, gravel and cyclocross bikes.

WHATS INCLUDED

ACCOMMODATION

In 4 star hotels and a local Auberge

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Breakfasts

Breakfasts are included in the tour.

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Luggage TRANSFER

Your bags are transported from hotel to hotel.

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Fully GUIDED

Rides are guided by Charlie, an experienced British Cycling Qualified Ride Leader

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Supported Ride

Rides are shadowed by a van driven by a trained bike mechanic who can fix almost any bike problem.

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Route grade

These rides are aimed at strong riders who are experienced off - road riders

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Bike Transfer

Bike transfer from Paris to London is included, allowing you to return easily on the Eurostar.

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