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.
Mile upon mile of farm tracks and tiny country lanes
Explore beautiful oft overlooked Towns of Northern France
Ride though very rural and peaceful France.
Conquer the London to Paris Challenge in a memorable way
INTINERARY
Day 1
London to Dover
150km | 1130 m
Dump your kit early in Cyclefit's Store St shop before setting off on the 150 km ride down to Dover across the North Downs.
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.
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.
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.
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 4 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 and in Paris near the Bastille.
All nights save that in Willeman are in private rooms.
The nitty gritty
Tour dates: 12th to 15th June
The cost per rider is £1400 which includes four days fully supported and guided gravel riding, all accommodation as listed with breakfast, ferry fare and luggage transfers and support mechanic
Price excludes return from Paris, all meals except for dinner on the 2nd evening.
A non-refundable £200 deposit will secure your place, balance due 8 weeks before the tour starts.
Is this ride for me?
WHATS INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
In 4 star hotels and a local Auberge
Meals
Breakfasts are included in the tour.
Luggage TRANSFER
Your bags are transported from hotel to hotel.
Fully GUIDED
Rides are guided by Charlie, an experienced British Cycling Qualified Ride Leader
Supported Ride
Rides are shadowed by a van driven by a trained bike mechanic who can fix almost any bike problem.
Route grade
These rides are aimed at strong riders who are experienced off - road riders
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