This is the ultimate cycling adventure - the Hotchillee LONDON-PARIS challenge.
“Riding into Paris under motorbike escort, over the cobbles and past the Arc de Triomphe is a unique experience that you will remember forever.” - Editor, Conquista Magazine
Three days of cycling, covering a total of 520 km, with rolling road closures through France. This is the trip of a lifetime.
Event details
520 km
Thursday 13 June - Sunday 16 June 2024
London - Paris
Fundraising pledge: £2,000
Registration fee: £149
About the Hotchillee LONDON-PARIS Cycle
Join 350 riders on this three day challenge covering 160km+ of beautiful countryside each day. The 20th anniversary of Hotchillee's LONDON-PARIS, this will be a celebration of this iconic route, and the last chance to take on the event in its current format with rolling closed roads.
The Hotchillee LONDON-PARIS Cycle Route
Day 1: Kingston Upon Thames - Folkestone (180km)
Day 2: Calais - Amiens (162km)
Day 3: Amiens - Paris (178km)
For full route details and the itinerary, please visit the Hotchillee website.
At a glance
Rolling road closures (France) and traffic calming measures (UK) along entire route
A fully supported group riding experience
Ride 160km+ a day for over 3 days
350 riders over 5 ability groups - from experienced to beginner
Lead car, motorbike escort, mechanical, medical and sports therapist support
100+ event crew with 19 years experience
Stay in 3* and 4* hotels
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What are the costs involved?
Registration: A registration fee of £149 is payable when you sign up.
Minimum fundraising: You'll need to commit to raising a minimum of £2,000 in sponsorship (excluding Gift Aid).
Please note, £1,200 of this amount must be received by the charity by 21 March 2024 towards your trip costs.
You'll receive fundraising advice, training tips and unlimited support from our Challenge Events team.
What's included?
3 days in the saddle
3 nights accommodation (twin sharing – upgrades available)
Eurostar return packages available
All meals*
Celebrations in Paris
Full Service Corps technical support
Medical support
Rolling road closures and motorbike outriders
Secure car parking for the duration of the event
Baggage forwarding
Bike return from finish line to the UK (if required)
Access to and use of digital photos and film
Event t-shirt
GOSH Charity cycling jersey
Hotchillee commemorative 20 year cycling jersey
Sports massages
Water and snacks on road
Musette
Monthly supported group rides from registration to the event (COVID-19/ British Cycling guidelines dependent)
Free membership of Hotchillee with access to the LONDON-PARIS group on the Hotchillee App.
What's not included
Travel insurance
Alcohol
Dinner on Saturday evening
Sponsorship statement
As the amount that Great Ormond Street International Promotions Limited (GOSIPL – a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity) pays to Hotchillee for your package exceeds £500, you will be considered a ‘professional fundraiser’ as defined by the Charities Act 1992. This means that you must give the following statement when you are obtaining sponsorship:
“I am participating in a cycle ride to raise funds for the benefit of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. I have guaranteed to raise at least £2,000 for the charity, of which approximately 60 per cent will be used to pay for the costs of my travel and accommodation.”
If you'd like more information about being a professional fundraiser, please email our Supporter Care team supporter.care@gosh.org
Any questions?
Email the Challenge events team at Challenges@gosh.orgor call 020 3841 3164.
The logistics of this ride are run by Hotchillee. You can find out more information on their website.
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