Paris to Demelza Kent
Cycle Challenge
3 nights / 4 days
Days
14th - 17th September 2023
difficulity
From
£75 GBP
Why Book This Trip?
Join #TeamDemelza in September 2023 and be a part of something amazing, whether you are new to cycling or have been cycling for years, this great challenge has something for everyone.
We will ride from Paris back to Demelza in Kent over 4 days and 3 nights. The challenge is fully supported.
You will cycle through stunning scenery with your fellow cyclists for three days of epic cycling, whilst supporting Demelza Hospice Care for Children.
* Please note – the minimum age to join this challenge is 18 years old (as of 14th September 2023)
Book now with a £75 deposit: Choose between a minimum fundraising option for riders agreeing to raise a fundraising target of £1,500.
There is a mixed funding option for those who wish to fund their challenge themselves at a total cost of £800, but also want to fundraise alongside with a minimum target of £700.00.
Either option just needs a £75 deposit today to get signed up.
Ride from Paris to Sittingbourne in 4 days: Join the challenge and support Demelza
Fully supported challenge: The 4 day challenge is fully supported with a support team on the road including ride leaders, mechanics and support vehicle.
What's Included?
Accommodation
Hotels for 3 nights in Paris, Gournay-en-Bray & Newhaven
Included Meals
Meals to cover 4 days – Excluding breakfast & lunch on day 1
Cycling Jersey
A Demelza Cycling Jersey
Guided Rides
Fully qualified lead cyclists & Advanced First Aiders
Guided Rides
Support vehicle & mechanic
Guided Rides
GPX files provided
Transfer
One way ferry crossing to Newhaven from Dieppe
Transfer
Luggage & bike transfer from one point in Kent/UK to Paris
Transfer
One way Eurostar to Paris – from London St Pancras
Fund Raising Support
Support from a dedicated Demelza fundraiser
A memento
A celebratory memento
Itinerary
Day To Day
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Eurostar to Paris
- Bikes to be taken by road from one location to Paris (date tbc)
- Free time in Paris
- Hotel accommodation in Paris
- Evening meal
Meals: Group dinner
Details: Please make your own way to our first hotel in Paris. Our mechanic will be on hand at the hotel to assist you with assembling your bike. Tonight we have a group dinner at the hotel where we will introduce the team and go through the days ahead.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Breakfast
- Cycle to the next stop, stopping for lunch en-route
- Several feed and assistance stops
- Hotel accommodation overnight in or around Gournay-en-Bray
- Evening meal
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic lunch | Ride snacks and drinks | Dinner
Details: Today is our first day on the bike.
| Distance 114km | Elevation 928m | Difficulty 3/5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Main Bunch |
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Breakfast
- Cycle to Dieppe, stopping for lunch en-route
- Regular feed and support stations
- Ferry from Dieppe to Newhaven
- Overnight hotel accommodation
- Evening meal
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic lunch | Ride snacks and drinks | Dinner
Details: Today is our second day on the bike.
| Distance 76km | Elevation 211m | Difficulty 2/5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Breakfast
- Cycle to Sittingbourne with lunch en-route
- Regular feed and support stations
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic lunch | Ride snacks and drinks
Details: Today is third and final day on the bike.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch | 105km | 1278m | 3/5 |
More About the Event
Join #TeamDemelza in September 2023 and be a part of something amazing, whether you are new to cycling or have been cycling for years, this great challenge has something for everyone.
We will ride from Paris back to Demelza in Kent over 4 days and 3 nights. The challenge is fully supported.
You will cycle through stunning scenery with your fellow cyclists for three days of epic cycling, whilst supporting Demelza Hospice Care for Children.
* Please note – the minimum age to join this challenge is 18 years old (as of 14th September 2023)
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We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.
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Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
