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THE EURO CITIES BIKE RIDE
London - Amsterdam - Brussels
17-21 June 2010
This unique itinerary is designed to give the participant a huge feeling of achievement in taking on a great challenge and a chance to visit three of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Along the way the cyclists will experience rural England, Holland and Belgium and return on the world famous Eurostar, a unique travel experience in itself.
Cycling is possibly the best way of experiencing the surroundings, and although this event will be hard going at times, the chance to cycle into the heart of Amsterdam and Brussels will be very special. The cycling will be varied passing through English suburbia, Essex wetlands, Dutch hamlets, tulip fields, Belgian villages and Europe’s most historic cities.
Each night we will be treated to high quality local restaurant food and stay in high standard hotels.
The route covers approximately 300 miles, mostly on minor roads and lanes. The cyclists will be supported along the way by Across the Divide cycling guides and doctors who will ensure the safety and well being of the participants, and logistical staff who will ensure that everything is prepared ahead of your arrival.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
- Dates:18-22 June 2009, 17-21 June 2010
- Number of Days: 5
- Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult.
- Terrain: Cycling on tarmac roads, fine gravel cycle ways and tarmac traffic free cycle paths. Almost all flat.
- Accommodation: Hotels 3 nights. Ferry cabin one night.
- Cycle Distances: From 55 to 91 miles per day. Total 300 miles in 4 days.
- Costs: Cost per person £725 including £99 registration fee. See breakdown in prices table below.
- Altitude: N/A
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Day 1- Meet at St Pancras Station, London. Briefing by expedition leader, then cycle out of London into the Essex countryside and onto Harwich. After an evening meal we will board the overnight ferry to Holland. Cabins will be a mixture of two and four berth. 91 miles cycle
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Day 2 - An easier days ride. We arrive early morning on the ferry, then cycle to the centre of Amsterdam. The remainder of the day will be spent in Amsterdam seeing the sights.
58 miles cycle
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Day 3 - We now head south through the suburbs of Amsterdam and along the Dutch canals to the pretty town of Breda.
71 miles cycle
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Day 4 - The final day of riding takes us through tree-lined Dutch and Belgian countryside and into the heart of Brussels. The evening will be spent celebrating our achievement with a festive meal.
80 miles cycle
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Day 5 - Breakfast followed by a late morning journey on the Eurostar to St Pancras where we will collect our bikes.
PRICES:
| 2009 |
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Option 1
(self-Funding) |
Option 2
(minimum sponsorship) |
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| Registration fee: £99 |
Registration fee: £99 |
| Tour cost (exc reg fee): £626 |
Minimum Sponsorship: £1250 |
| Insurance: £40 |
Insurance: £40 |
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| 2010 |
|
Option 1
(self-Funding) |
Option 2
(minimum sponsorship) |
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| Registration fee: £99 |
Registration fee: £99 |
| Tour cost (exc reg fee): £676 |
Minimum Sponsorship: £1350 |
| Insurance: £40 |
Insurance: £40 |
(if taken out before 31 Dec 2009) |
(if taken out before 31 Dec 2009) |
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UK Event quotes :
“I cannot remember having written to an organisation before to comment on the level of service provided but after my experience on your expeditions it is certainly the correct thing to do. I am Managing Director of a hotel company and I am therefore fully aware of the problems and difficulties that can present themselves when dealing with a large group of people and the requirement to pull together various associates and service providers in order to seamlessly provide a high level of service which exceeds your client's expectations”.
“You will be very glad you did it and your life will be richer for having done it. In one word unforgettable!”
