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Escaping Britain’s shores if only just for a day or two is as close most of us will ever get to feel like part of Le tour, Built on the foundations of France’s celebrated love of cycling, the French Revolution sportive is a teasing taster of what life is like riding on the other side of the English Channel.

This European trip takes the sting out of independently planning a cycling trip abroad, as we will take care of everything on this ride to ensure you enjoy your day and get the most out of the fast-paced sportive setting.

The routes are fully signed, with GPX and GPS downloads available, also with aid stations and on course support (Safety and Mechanical Support).

Starting in Dover and Finishing in Calais.

STARTING IN DOVER:FINISH IN CALAIS

The event will start in Dover before we move en-mass to the ferry, on arrival in Calais you just ride the routes, before returning to grab a ferry back to the UK.

There is parking around the start area and a bag drop in Calais for any small items you may want to leave.(Such as your passport, car keys etc)

Grab a car full and join us for this european adventure.

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where

Dover

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when

28th September 2024

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WHAT THREE WORDS

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ROUTES AVAILABLE

Below you will find the event routes, and links to the downloads for GPS and GPX.

ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHECKING THE ROUTES TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING EXPERIENCE.


Long route

DISTANCE 125 km 
ELEVATION 1536 m




Medium route

DISTANCE 103 km 
ELEVATION 1121 m



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SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION

  • EVENT TIMINGS
    GENERAL EVENT TIMINGS

    Registration will be from 0830 – 1045

    You can start from 0830 - 1100

    The START will close at 1100 you will not be able to start after this time.                                                          

  • ROUTES AND MAPS
    ROUTES AND MAPS

    You can view a full map of all the routes by following this link.

    ROUTE MAP

    Although the routes are comprehensively marked with route arrows on occasion people move these signs, we suggest downloading the route to a phone or navigation device just in case you need route assistance on the day.

  • COURSE SPLITS and CUT OFFS
    COURSE SPLITS and CUT OFFS

    For the safety of riders and the sanity of event staff we must use cut offs, if you start your ride at the appropriate time and can ride at approx. 12 mph you will make the course split point.

    On this event the cut off is at 1230 ,you must be at the 36 km point by then to continue the Long route, If not, you will be directed to the medium course, this affects the Long route only.

    RIDERS ON ALL ROUTES MUST RETURN TO THE EVENT VENUE BY 1630

  • FEED STATIONS
    FEED STATIONS

    We try to have a varied mixed at the feed stations, these will include: -

    • Energy drink
    • Water
    • Flap jack
    • Cake
    • Bananas
    • Crisps
    • Jellybeans or Jelly babies

    Plus a few other things that we source as they become available, not everything on the above list will be available at every feed.

    Please note we do not supply gels and we cannot guarantee the products do not contain nuts, gluten, or wheat, if you have specific food tolerances you will need to carry your own supplies.

  • FEED STATION LOCATIONS
    FEED STATION LOCATIONS

    Depending on your route choice will determine how many feed stations you have :-                                                           

    • FEED 1,

      40 km Long route only.

    • FEED 2,

      ECOLE ELÉMENTAIRE OFFRETHUN

      82 km Long route, 60 km Medium route.

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O.T.D

ON THE DAY COSTS ARE £ 100.00 FOR ALL ROUTES

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WHATS INCLUDED

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PARKING
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SIGNED ROUTES
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FREE FEED STATIONS
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ROUTE SPECIFIC MEDAL
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TIMED EVENT
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MECHANICAL SUPPORT
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FIRST AID
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BROOM WAGON
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TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION

There is so much going on in Calais its worth spending a few days looking around.

There are also hundreds of restaurants.

Calais is definitely more than a ferry port.

CALAIS EVENTS GUIDE
Accomodation is plentiful with a quick google search.