The RNRMC and BAE London to Paris cycle challenge.

Heroes Cycle Challenge

18 - 22 September 2019
Cycling
Various locations
Moderate - Tough

London to Paris | 18 - 22 September 2019

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Take on the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and BAE Systems' inaugural Heroes Challenge 2019 - an extraordinary London to Paris cycling adventure to honour the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

The challenge will set off from London and conclude four days later in the iconic city of Paris. Passing through picturesque English countryside, the cycle will cross the Channel at Portsmouth and continue through the small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France, while making time to take in some of the Normandy landing beaches.

Other highlights include visits to D-Day landing points Juno Beach and the Gold Beach, plus a trip to the historic Pegasus Bridge where the first house to be liberated from the Germans in 1944 still stands.

After four long days in the saddle, the Heroes Challenge 2019 will conclude under the famous Eiffel Tower. Riders and their crews will then be invited to a prize giving and celebration event. 

Route Itinerary

Day 1: London - Portsmouth - Caen

Day 2: Caen - Lisieux (visiting Juno Beach, Gold Beach and Pegasus Bridge)

Day 3: Lisieux - Evreux

Day 4: Evreux - Paris

Day 5: Paris - London

* To view the full itinerary, click here

Registration Fee: £140

Registration fee includes:

  • Ferry and Eurostar transport,
  • All accommodation (twin share)
  • Majority of meals including a prize giving dinner in Paris
  • Experienced event support team over the 5 days
  • Dedicated fundraising support from your RNRMC Regional Community Fundraiser
  • RNRMC Cycling Vest
  • Challenge Medal

Fundraising Target: £1600 (including registration fee). We ask that each participant raises the first half of the fundraising target (£800) by June 26. 

How To Join

To secure your place and receive a fundraising pack, BOOK NOW!

You must be at least 18 to participate in this challenge. For more information about this event, contact our fundraising team at fundraising@rnrmc.org.uk 

Price / Availability

Registration Fee: £140

Fundraising Target: £1600 (including registration fee). We ask that each participant raises the first half of the fundraising target (£800) by June 26. 

Location

London to Paris

Difficulty:
Moderate - Tough

This event involves full days of activity, and is designed to be challenging for those of good health and fitness, but are achievable for most people with a commitment to training and a can-do attitude. You must be at least 18 to participate in this challenge.