Hope for children are proud to take part in the London to Paris Bike Ride (student edition). This is a low cost, no frills bike ride designed specifically for students. The ride begins in the bustling, historic streets of London, then rolls through the English countryside and on to rural France en route to the one of the worlds most romantic cities - Paris. After 203 Miles in total, the ride finishes under the magnificent Eiffel Tower. And all with a student-friendly sponsorship target of £600!
The 2010 edition has just finished but the 2011 cycle is going to be bigger then ever! If you would like to request more information on this fantastic event, please click here
Cycling for HOPE - a testimonial
This June, 42 riders including our very own Events Fundraiser, Will Byles, cycled from London to Paris in support of Hope for Children. Read below for Will's account of the journey.
"It was April when I decided I was going to embark upon the challenge of cycling from London to Paris. At that time June 27th felt like a long way off. Time flew, and before I knew it, I had only 1 month to go! I then really pushed myself with the training. I did a 30-60 Mile bike ride each weekend, and regularly visited the gym during the week.
On Sunday 27th June, we set off into the busy streets of London with 203 miles and 3 days of cycling ahead of us, a very daunting prospect. However, as soon as you get going, your confidence grows. I could talk for hours about the experience; the French villages, which provide the perfect snapshot of provincial life in France; the rolling countryside, quaint villages and gruelling hills of East Sussex, and the other riders who keep you going when you feel like your legs might stop working! On the third day, when we were about 30 Miles outside Paris we got our first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. Even though we were all completely shattered, knowing how close we were gave us the energy to get to Paris - A true achievement.
I recommend it for anyone who is looking to push themselves physically, and receive an un-forgettable experience in the process, and all for a fantastic cause - Hope for Children."
To sign up for London to Paris 2011, please contact Will Byles at wb@hope4c.org
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