On the 15th of April, with fully-laden panniers and a tent strapped to the back of our bikes, we will be setting off on a 21-day challenge that will take us from London to Italy to raise funds in support of the people of Ukraine. Our challenge will be to cover the over 2,000km and 10,000m climb in that 21 days under our own power.

We will cycle from London through the South Downs to Portsmouth, where we will take an overnight ferry to Brittany. Bright and early the next day, we’ll start down the west coast of France until we reach Bordeaux. From Bordeaux, we will cut across France to the South coast at Montpellier, before we face our main challenge of crossing the Alps. Either through the pass at Mont Ventoux or Col du Galibier, we’ll cross from France into the Italian region of Piedmont for our homestretch.

We have chosen to raise funds for the Disaster Emergency Committee appeal for Ukraine. DEC brings together 15 leading aid charities - such as the Red Cross and Save the Children - to raise funds quickly and cost effectively in times of crisis. DEC charities and their local partners are in Ukraine and across the border in the neighbouring countries. They are working to meet the immediate needs of all people fleeing with food, water, medical assistance, protection and trauma care. Any donation will make a difference, for example:

- £30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month
- £50 could provide blankets for 4 families to keep them warm
- £100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month. 

All costs associated with the challenge are being met by ourselves. JustGiving charges no platform fee and will transfer all donationas directly to DEC. You can rest assured all of your donations will be being put to good use to help the people of Ukraine.

- Donate what you can.
- Share details of our fundraising page on social media.
- Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ourminitourdefrance/

From April 15th you will be able to track our live position and see our progress at: https://andreabellini.co.uk/track/

Thank you for your support!

Il nostro viaggio inizierà da Londra. Ci dirigeremo verso le colline dei South Downs per raggiungere Portsmouth. Da qui prenderemo un traghetto notturno per Saint-Malo in Bretagna. La mattina successiva inizieremo un tour in direzione sud della costa occidentale della Francia, che ci porterà a Bordeaux. Ci avvieremo poi a est verso Montpellier, da dove inizierà la parte più dura del viaggio: il valico delle alpi. Passeremo infatti per il Mont Ventoux o per il Col du Galibier per poi finalmente raggiungere il Piemonte.