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The story line...

Upon leaving the familiar sights of London, with fantastic views from Greenwich Park we pass through England’s delightful Kent countryside, alongside the North Downs and to the White Cliffs of Dover. We’ll make a stop at the historic crossing point of the River Medway at Rochester for refreshments along the way. Dinner is taken on board our Ferry crossing before our first night’s rest in Calais. Our ride through France takes us through the attractive Pas de Calais area, on fast open country roads. We’ll glimpse poppy fields through the Somme valley and stay en route in charming French villages. We cycle on through the picturesque Picardy countryside and on our approach to Paris, we really get going! It’s downhill into Central Paris and we’ll eventually pass right beside the impressive Arc de Triomphe and swoop along the grand Champs Elysees to our finish point bang in the middle of the excitement of Paris. From one capital to the other…. The evening is then yours to enjoy; celebrate in this beautiful and culturally vibrant capital. You are accommodated in Paris and the following day (aching legs permitted!) you are free to sample the delights of city before catching the Eurostar train / flight directly back to London. Your bike will have a head start on this journey and you will be reunited back in London. All in a day’s work for you and Adventure Café—well done!! 

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Pre-Event Meet at designated team hotel in Greenwich for pre- event briefing and dinner—18:00 18/08/2010

Day 1 London—Cals, apx 80 miles.
Early departure from Greenwich Park (Approx 08:00). Chosen route takes us through the historic town of Rochester then it's onto Canterbury, Dover and then on board the ferry for dinner- time crossing to Calais. On disembarking the ferry there will be a short cycle to our Calais hotel.

Day 2 Calais—Abbeville, apx 75 miles. Morning departure from Calais, bound for Boulogne via the pretty coastal road and then Abbeville (half-way point of our adventure). Our route is undulating for the first section and then shortly after Boulogne flattens out considerably. We make regular contact with the coast during the day - eventually passing the Baie de Somme before heading inland to Abbeville. Hotel accommodation in Abbeville.

Day 3 Abbeville—Beauvais, apx 65 miles. Morning departure through Picardy’s attractive countryside and villages on to the lively town of Beauvais for the evening's entertainment! We're now nearing Paris - get ready for a great day tomorrow!

Day 4 Beauvais—Paris, apx 56 miles. Morning departure for final leg to Paris. Although this is a shorter distance to travel, excitement builds as we cycle through the Oise region. We shall ride in via the pretty town of Pontoise, and then along the river Seine. We will finally enter via the business district of La Defense, over the River Seine one more time and on to the Arc de Triomphe before riding carefully down the Champs Elysees, and a quick visit to the Eiffel Tower with our bikes. Celebration evening in Paris, hotel accommodation. Leave bikes with support vehicle/at hotel.

Day 5 Subject to return travel arrangements, you are bike free and able to make the most of your day in Paris. You will then catch the Eurostar or a flight directly back to London and finally retrieve your bike.