Cycle across two iconic European cities, from central London all the way to the Eifel tower in Paris. To fundraise for Dementia UK.
Join us for the London to Paris Cycle Ride and experience one of the greatest cycle experiences in Europe! Charity Challenge.
The event starts in Blackheath, London before passing picturesque orchards and oast houses as you ride through the scenic Kent countryside. You’ll cross the channel by ferry and continue through the villages and medieval market towns of Northern France. Your challenge will take you through Roman towns and hilly landscapes before you cycle through the Parisian streets to the spectacular finish line beneath the Eiffel Tower!
The London to Paris Cycle Ride is an event like no other. Could you challenge yourself as part of #TeamDementiaUK?
By cycling for Dementia UK, you’ll help our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses provide life-changing support to more families facing dementia. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Challenge dates in 2024/2025:
Wednesday 5th-Sunday 9th June 2024
Sunday 7th-Thursday 11th July 2024
Wednesday 11th-Sunday 15th June 2025
Wednesday 23rd July-Sunday 27th July 2025
Your fundraising will help our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses provide a lifeline to more families facing dementia – and we’re here to support you at every turn.
Fundraising ideas
Organising another fundraising activity alongside your main challenge will help you reach your goal. Here are some ideas:
Visit our fundraising ideas page for more ideas.
Your fundraising welcome pack
Once you’ve signed up for your challenge, we’ll send you a fundraising welcome pack that’s full of advice on how to meet – and beat – your target.
JustGiving
Setting up a JustGiving page is a great way to fundraise online. Share your link with family, friends and colleagues, and watch the donations roll in.
You can use JustGiving to explain why you’re taking on your challenge for Dementia UK, keep track of how much you’ve raised, and even share your training progress using Strava so your supporters can see how well you’re doing. The more you update and share your JustGiving page, the more donations you’ll receive.
Gift Aid
If your supporters are UK taxpayers and their donation is voluntary (not proceeds of a sale), we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated – at no extra cost to them. Make sure they fill in the Gift Aid form in your fundraising pack or tick the correct boxes if they’re donating online.
Sending in your donations
If you’re fundraising through JustGiving, the donations will automatically come to us. If you’ve got cash to pay in, you can do this online, by phone, by bank transfer or by post.
Charity place
Pay a registration fee, raise your fundraising target approximately 10 weeks prior to departure, and we’ll cover the cost of your event place!
Registration fee: £149 upfront
Minimum fundraising target: £1,950 – at least 80% must be sent to Dementia UK 10 weeks before departure, with the final 20% to be sent within two weeks of your return.
Part-payment option
Pay part of the cost of your entry with a lower fundraising target, and we’ll pay the balance of your event place.
Registration fee: £149 upfront, then £250 to Discover Adventure 10 weeks before departure.
Minimum fundraising target: £1,450 – at least 80% of your target must be sent to Dementia UK 10 weeks before departure, with the final 20% to be sent within two weeks of your return.
Full-payment option
You pay the full cost of your event place – then fundraise however you want, with no set target or deadline, and with no cost at all to the charity!
Registration fee: £149 upfront, then pay £975 to Discover Adventure eight weeks before departure.
No minimum fundraising target – simply raise what you can!
If you have any questions about your fundraising or would like to let us know why you are cycling for Dementia UK, contact our Events Team on 020 8036 5440 or email events@dementiauk.org
How do I book my place?
Simply complete your booking online as soon as possible.
More questions about the challenge?
The London to Paris Cycle Ride is run by and organised by Discover Adventure. Visit the Discover Adventure webpage here. You can get in touch with their team on 01722 718444 or email info@discoveradventure.com.
James, who took on the London to Paris Bike Ride in honour of his nanSupporting Dementia UK was a no-brainer for me – not only because of how dementia affects my nan, but also because of how it has impacted my mum’s life as Nan’s carer. The whole experience was unforgettable and I would recommend the challenge to anyone.
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