London to Paris Cycle Challenge 24 th – 27 th July 2014

London to Paris

Cycle Challenge

24th – 27th July 2014

Introduction to The Big Issue Foundation from CEO and London to Paris finisher 2013, Stephen Robertson

The introduction that Stephen gave was using information from our website about us section which you can view here. We also

recommend taking a look at our newsletter to find out about our latest work which you can view online here or request a paper

copy by emailing [email protected]

More information about Stephen personally is available here.

Ron Heap

Big Issue vendor

Ron is an inspiring person, serving for 22 years in the army, then 13 as a driving instructor he was no

longer able to work due to eyesight problems. He has been a

vendor for 2 years and The Big Issue Foundation have been

supporting him through a corporate placement scheme and much more. Read more about his

story here.

pie

Event company for the ride

Route OverviewRoute Overview

• Day 1 - York House to Portsmouth

• Day 2 – Le Havre to Evreux• Day 3 – Evreux to Paris• Day 4 – Paris to London

pie Guidespie Guides

• Route is fully guided at a ratio of 12 participants to 1 guide

• You won’t get lost as guides know the route, no need for a map

• They’re a great opportunity to help you learn about cycling techniques, such as riding in a peloton

•Different guides go at different speeds so everyone can go at a pace that is comfortable for them

• They can offer mechanical support should anything go wrong with your bike along the way

Day to DayDay to Day

• (Early) morning start – 7am / 7.30 am– Different start times for each group

• Briefing from your guide• 3 x Refreshment stops per day

– Options to change speed groups at these stops

• Check in at hotel in the evening• Guides fix any mechanical issues• Evening meal• Evening briefing from Event Manager• Sleep!

Day to DayDay to Day• Luggage is taken in our support vehicles

– One main bag (soft cabin bag size please)

– One rucksack you can wear whilst cycling (optional)

• Take what you need for the day (any specific snacks you would like although all snacks are provided, your phone and a little cash for emergencies)

• Energy drinks / recovery shakes provided

• Medic(s) on hand throughout the event

• Bikes transported in our vehicles– They are NOT covered under our insurance.

Please arrange your own and state value of your bike on your policy

– They WILL be protected by blankets in the vans

DAY 1: Twickenham - PortsmouthDAY 1: Twickenham - Portsmouth

DAY 1: Twickenham - PortsmouthDAY 1: Twickenham - Portsmouth

Distance: 71miles/114kmAscent: 1200m

DAY 2: Le Havre to EvreuxDAY 2: Le Havre to Evreux

DAY 2: Le Havre to EvreuxDAY 2: Le Havre to Evreux


DAY 3: Evreux to ParisDAY 3: Evreux to Paris

DAY 3: Evreux to Paris DAY 3: Evreux to Paris


DAY 4: Paris to St PancrasDAY 4: Paris to St Pancras

• Free time in Paris to watch the Tour de France or spend as you wish• Relax as you will be travelling by Eurostar• Bikes will be at St Pancras when you arrive (if you would like to stay

on in Paris you can keep your bike in Paris with you or arrange for someone to collect them at St Pancras, unfortunately they can’t be left with us)

• Train departs at 20.13 and arrive back into London at 21.39

Equipment / BikesEquipment / Bikes• Road bike is preferable. If you don’t have a road bike

then ensure you have slick tyres on your bike• Protect your head – Helmet is mandatory• It’s all about the padding! Shorts, gloves etc• Waterproof/windproof layer• Pedals & shoes/trainers• Spare tube & pump• Water bottles x 2• pie support vans will carry all your belongings• Support vans will carry a variety of equipment to fix

basic mechanical problems which will be charged to you at cost price

Documents

London to Paris Cycle Challenge 24 th – 27 th July 2014