Route…

DAY 1 - London to Newhaven & Dieppe | 60.5 miles | Elevation gain 935m | GPX File | MAP

We’ll set off from London shortly after 09:30am after the morning rush hour. As it is day 1 there are frequent stops and the pace is gentle to give us the opportunity to get into the challenge. It won’t take too long for us to wind our way out of London and enter the peace and quiet of the Kent & Sussex countryside.

The morning ride is sometimes described as hilly, we’ll be honest, it is, but this is the toughest section of the whole ride. After regular stops to recharge, we’ll stop at a lovely country pub for a really well-earned lunch.

After lunch, we will continue our journey to Newhaven, but you’ll be pleased to hear, the route is predominately downhill. Our snack stops by Haywards Heath & Plumpton Green will keep you going, and upon arrival in Newhaven, there will be facilities available for you to use to freshen up for your night on the ferry.

As we wait for the overnight ferry we will have an evening meal and you will get a well-earned break and be able to reflect on completing the hardest cycling day during your evening meal on the ferry.

We will board the ferry at 11pm and you will be in 4-berth cabins. Get to sleep as quickly as you can as the morning ferry alarm will wake you up at 4.30am!

DAY 2 - Dieppe to Rouen, 88.5 miles | Elevation gain 920m | MAP

After an early wake-up call, we will make our way off the ferry and have a light breakfast to get us ready for day 2 of cycling.

Day 2 is a considerably mixed route from the coast to the town of Rouen. Cycling starts around 7:30 a.m., with a short section to the Avenue Verte, a flat and paved traffic-free cycle route.

After several short stops, and having covered 35 miles, we will break for snacks in the delightful French village.

After this short stop, we will be back on the road for a stretch to our lunch stop, Rouen. We will stop for a short break and then we will be back on the road for the final stretch to Mantes la Ville. Again there are plenty of snack stations along the beautiful tree line route.

Upon arrival in Mantes la Ville, you will have time to relax, freshen up, and reflect on Day 2.

Do explore the town, it is a hidden gem of a town. Later that day we will meet for an evening in one of the local restaurants, where you’ll also have the chance to enjoy some local food and wine before you sink into bed ahead of our final day, the ride to Paris, or Stage 21 of the Tour de France!

DAY 3 - Mantes la Ville to Paris, 77.5 miles | Elevation gain 635m | MAP

By now, your legs may be aching and fatigue may be setting in, so we won’t get you out of bed too early. When you are up you will realise you are about to cycle the Tour de France Stage 21 route, which is the final stage the Tour riders will cycle into Paris in July 2025.

There are a few hills to conquer on this leg, but by now you’ll be ready for them. After a well-earned lunch stop, Paris will soon be in our sights. Savor that triumphant feeling as you cycle towards the CHamps d’Elysses and the Eiffel Tower where the fizz will be flowing. You’re welcome to invite friends and family to join the team cheering you safely into Paris.

Do tell them to contact us to get further details and where to meet us. After the initial celebration under the Eiffel Tower, we’ll check into our hotel and head to a local restaurant for a celebratory meal.

On the following day, we will return home where you will be reunited with your bike. If you are staying on longer do let us know as soon as possible so we can make necessary arrangements for your travel home and bike storage (charges may apply).

Please contact us to discuss what would be best for you as soon as you can so we can plan the best way to support you.