Railway Children - 2012 cycling events

London to Paris Cycle Challenge - July 6^th - 9^th 2012 in aid of Railway Children

Your London to Paris cycling challenge will see you cycling 178 miles over 3 days and through 2 countries. The challenge starts from Crystal Palace and finishes at the Trocadero Gardens, opposite the Eiffel Tower.

Your expedition begins in bustling London city at Crystal Palace where you will meet the rest of your group and navigate your way through England's capital and out into the leafy suburbs. You will head towards Godstone and then off on relatively traffic free roads to Newhaven. You then cross by ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe where you can rest after a long day and a great cycling experience.

Your second day is slightly less arduous and affords you the time to get to know your group and form a real team spirit as you journey through the beautiful French countryside.

The final day of your cycle challenge pushes your stamina with 68miles (110kms) of cycling to the French capital and to the Trocadero gardens, opposite the Eiffel Tower for the best view of Paris' iconic landmark. It is here you can celebrate in style with a glass of champagne overlooking the magnificent Seine from the Trocadero Gardens. You return home the following afternoon with some well earned comfort on the Eurostar.

For more information, visit the Railway Children website.

Summit to Sea Cycle Challenge -May 16^th - 20^th in aid of Railway Children

Your Summit to Sea cycling challenge will see you cycling 180 miles over 3 days from the mountains of the Sierra Nevada to Marbella on the coast.

Your expedition begins with a pick up from Malaga airport to take you to your hotel in the Sierra Nevada Mountains where you will meet the rest of your group and be introduced to your support team. Relax and prepare for the challenge with a full briefing and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 1 of your cycle challenge takes you from the mountains of the Sierra Nevada past Alhama De Granada to Zafarraya over rolling hills with spectacular views. You finish day 1 with a deserved shower and rest at your hotel.

Your second day is a more challenging day through the Spanish hills finishing at the famous climbing area of El Chorro.

Your final day's cycling is a shorter day heading mostly downhill to the coast to finish at Marbella on the beach before cycling to your hotel. A celebration meal and overnight stay in Marbella before leaving the following day to Malaga to catch your flight. 

For more information, visit the Railway Children website.