The Great Fashion Cycle - London to Paris for EJF

Cycling from London to Paris is one of the great cycle experiences in Europe.

Passing through picturesque countryside, you will cross the Channel and continue through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France. With long days in the saddle the sight of the Eiffel Tower, the finishing point, will evoke a real sense of achievement!

Dates:14 - 18 July 2010
Challenge days: 5 (4 days cycling)
Accommodation: 2-3 star hotels
What’s included: Travel by ferry to France and return travel to London on Eurostar, accommodation, all meals (excluding dinner on the ferry on day 1 and lunch and dinner on day 5)mechanics, guides and medical support
Registration: £99
Sponsorship: £1300 - All fundraising incurs costs and we ask you to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship to take part in this trip.

DAY 1: An early start from SE London allows us to avoid the morning traffic. Our route takes us SE away from the main routes towards Tonbridge and on through the Kent countryside to Dover where we catch the ferry to Calais

DAY 2: After breakfast we head south through beautiful French countryside. Our route will take us along small quiet roads through villages and small towns. Night in Arras.

DAY 3: This morning after a couple of tough days in the saddle our legs may feel a little tired. Today we continue south through villages and along quiet French roads to the more forested region around Compiegne, where we spend the night.

DAY 4: Our final day's cycling takes us SW initially through small villages and woodland before we meet the outskirts of Paris. We cycle though the Parisian streets around the Arc de Triumph to our finish beneath the lofty arches of the Eiffel Tower. Celebration meal.

DAY 5: Free day in Paris and Eurostar home (to London!)

Once you have fully registered you will receive all the support and advice you need to get prepared for this event and to raise your sponsorship.

EJF can send you loads of fundraising and 'get fit' tips and we are always on hand to answer questions.

Start by asking everyone you know – the more people you ask, the more you will raise! Try to get payment upfront to halve the effort, and ALWAYS start each sponsorship form with a generous sponsor as this will set a high standard for the rest. (It really does work!)

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