London to Paris Cycle
Sign up to take on the London to Paris Cycle event, taking place from 24-26 September 2026. This amazing cycle challenge goes through the English and French countryside and is suitable for cyclists of all abilities.
We’ll look after you every step of the way. From training to fundraising to keeping you safe on the ride. All the information you need to know about the challenge, the route, our charity, plus how to rent a bike if you need one is available below.
This is truly a ride you will enjoy, be challenged by, and celebrate for a long time afterwards.
*Non refundable registration Fee: £150
Deadline: 24th August 2026
Cycle from London to Paris and help people like Shirley
Shirley's cousin, Neil, cycled 1000km in June 2020 to raise money for Saint Francis Hospice, who cared for her before she died.
Her brother, Mervyn, said, "We had no experience of looking after someone with a critical illness and made it up as we went along. Saint Francis Hospice stepped in to fill that void, which is what we desperately needed.
"The conversations about Shirley's care were friendly rather than clinical. I could go back to being her brother again rather than her carer. Everyone was magnificent."
Your support makes all the difference
£606
could pay for 24 hours of care for one of our patients on our ward
£1,312
could pay to keep all Hospice services running for one more hour
£2,400
could pay for supplies for the Hospice at Home team for a year
Itinerary
Day 1: London to Newhaven (approx. 61 miles - elevation gain 935m)
We’ll set off from London shortly after 09:30am and it won’t take too long for us to wind our way out of London and enter the peace and quiet of the Kent & Sussex countryside. As it is day 1 there are frequent stops and the pace is gentle to give us the opportunity to get into the challenge. We stop for lunch at a lovely country pub and thereafter we will continue our journey to Newhaven. As we wait for the overnight ferry we will have an evening meal before boarding board the ferry at 11pm. Get to sleep as quickly as you can as the morning ferry alarm will wake you up at 4.30am!
Day 2: Dieppe to Beauvais (approx. 69 miles - elevation gain 518m)
After an early wake-up call, we will make our way off the ferry and have a light breakfast to get us ready for day 2 of cycling. Day 2 is considerably flatter than day 1 and largely traffic-free. Cycling starts around 6:30 a.m., with a short section to the Avenue Verte, a flat and paved traffic-free cycle route. We break in the delightful French villages of Forges-Les-Eaux and
Gournay-en-Bray before finishing the day in Beauvais. Upon arrival in Beauvais, you will have time to relax, freshen up, and reflect on Day 2.
Day 3: Beauvais to Paris (approx. 62 miles - elevation gain 635m)
After gathering for a full breakfast we will aim to set off by 8.00am. There are a few hills to conquer on this leg, but by now you’ll be ready for them.
After a well-earned lunch stop, Paris will soon be in our sights. Savor that triumphant feeling as you cycle towards the Eiffel Tower where the fizz will be flowing. You’re welcome to invite friends and family to join the team cheering you safely into Paris. After the initial celebration under the Eiffel Tower, we’ll check into our hotel and head to a local restaurant for a celebratory meal.
Registration fee and fundraising target
Registration for this once in a lifetime cycle is £150 and participants pledge to raise a minimum of £2,000 in sponsorship.
What's included?
Three nights accommodation
Food & drink - breakfast, lunch, and evening meals
Ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe.
24/7 support from our team.
Bicycle roadside repairs not including parts. Available at additional cost.
Transport of your bike back to London to a designated collection point in London. If you’d like it sent to a specific location or stored by our team beyond the trip, this can be arranged, but additional costs may apply.
What's excluded?
Return ticket from Paris
Alcoholic drinks
Bicycle hire - each participant must bring their own recently serviced bicycle
Bicycle insurance
Travel Insurance
Other FAQ's
Further FAQs can be found on the TFA Events website or by clicking here.
Terms and conditions
By signing up to this event you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions set out by TFA Events which are available by clicking here. By signing up you are agreeing to raise the full sponsorship 10 weeks prior to the challenge.
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