Important information about this trip

This is an Open Challenge.  These challenges are organised directly by our tour operator and there will be other people raising money for different charities on the event although we aim to recruit as many people as possible from NDCS.  The tour operator will be looking after the administration of the event and NDCS will be supporting you with your fundraising.  Your sponsorship money will still be paid directly to NDCS.

Event Registration fee: £150
Minimum sponsorship: £1100
(of which £677 is tour costs)
80% of sponsorship is due in 10 weeks before your trip departure. (16 APR)
100% of sponsorship due 4 weeks before your departure (25 MAY)

The tour cost includes outbound ferry crossing and return on Eurostar, all transport, hotel accommodation, all meals except breakfast on day one and lunch on day four, all ground and luggage transfers, all necessary back-up including support vehicles, medics, guides and mechanic.

The tour cost does not include personal travel insurance, meals as specified, personal expenditure and kit including bicycle and helmet.

Your will need your own bicycle and helmet and will be sent a list of what else to bring.

This ride is aimed at people of average fitness who are prepared to put in plenty of training to enable them to meet the challenge. You will receive a pre challenge fitness program when you register to help make sure you’re in top condition in time for your challenge.

We use good tourist class hotels throughout the trip.

The food will be wholesome, tasty and plentiful. There will be snacks and water available whilst cycling.

Come prepared for rain or shine!  The weather in northern France will be similar to the UK in late June.

Our team at NDCS will do everything they can to help you meet your fundraising target. You will be given a dedicated contact from our events team to give you fundraising support and to provide you with a few tried and tested fundraising ideas. You will also receive sponsor forms, and can request collection tins, an NDCS t-shirt and lots more to help your fundraising events to go off with a bang!