London To Paris 2008 - 519km (321 miles)
We will be arriving in Paris the day before the pros arrive for the final stage of the 2008 Tour de France.
The roads we will be using (on the French side) are allegedly among the best for cycling and has been used previously by other London to Paris cycling events.
Wednesday 23rd July 2008 (Day 1)
Set off from Tower Bridge at 10am sharp (We’ve got a ferry to catch!)
London Tower Bridge to Godalming 65 km (40 Miles) – Morning
Lunch in Godalming
Godalming to Portsmouth 61 km (38 Miles) - Afternoon
Arrive Portsmouth to catch the ovrnight ferry to St Malo.
Day Total = 126km (78 miles)
Thursday 24th July 2008 (Day 2)
The ferry docks at St Malo at 8.30am
Set off from St Malo by 9am -ish
Saint Malo to Nancy's (PB’s Sister’s) House 60km (37 Miles) - Morning
Lunch at Nancy’s
Nancy's to Mayenne 69km (43 Miles) - Afternoon
Day Total = 129km (80 miles)
Friday 25th July 2008 (Day 3)
Mayenne to Alencon 61km (38 Miles) - Morning
Lunch in Alencon
Alencon to Belleme 41km (25 Miles) - Afternoon
Day Total = 102km (63 miles)
Saturday 26th July 2008 (Day 4)
Belleme to Nogent le Roi 87 km (54 Miles) - Morning
Lunch in Nogent le Roi
Nogent le roi - Eiffel Tower 75km (46 miles) - Afternoon
Arrive Eiffel Tower for Champagne, photos and a group hug!!
Day Total = 162km (100 Miles)