CyCools Paris 2025 Agenda
*Route and itinerary subject to change
Day 1 Thursday 24th July
We begin our journey from Southend Seafront aiming to leave at 8am, (possible option to start from London and join up at Gravesend) cycling South West for 22 miles towards Tilbury ferry Terminal where a couple of crossings will cross us to Gravesend, our first rest point being a perfect location for breakfast, ahead of the next 53 miles to Dover! Heading off from
Gravesend we arrive at our first great climb in Chatham, taking us up towards Gillingham and onwards to Sittingbourne for our next stop. (18 miles) Departing Sittingbourne we are in the saddle for another 18 miles passing through Faversham, onwards to Canterbury for our final stop before the last stretch to Dover. Just 17miles to our early evening Ferry, where we recommend eating on board ahead of arrival in Calais. A short 1.9 mile cycle to our hotel for a well-earned beer and to re-energise for Day 2!
• Wickford / London to Tilbury Ferry 22 miles / 1st stop – Breakfast and stop after Crossing (Picture 1)
• Gravesend Ferry Terminal – Canterbury 36 miles / Lunch Stop (Picture 2 – All Below)
• Canterbury – Dover Ferry Terminal 17 miles / board ferry
• Dover Ferry Terminal – Calais Ferry Terminal, 90mins / Dinner On-Board
• Calais Ferry Terminal – Calais Hotel 1.9 miles
Day 2 Friday 25th July
Another early start, breakfast included at the hotel and a departure time of 8am. Heading out of Calais, we begin our first leg of the day, cycling 23 miles to the town of Desvres. Our first rest stop point, before making our longest cycle of the day, 16 miles to Montreuil Ser Mer for our halfway point of Day 2, being a great spot for lunch! From there its 31 miles onwards to Abbeville for a final rest stop before taking on the final 30 miles to Amiens.
• Breakfast in Hotel
• Calais Hotel – Desvres 23 miles / 1st Stop / Coffee
• Desvres – Montreuil 16 miles / 2nd Stop / Lunch
• Montreuil – Abbeville 31 miles / 3rd Stop
• Abbeville - Amiens 30 miles / Finish
• Dinner in Hotel
Day 3 Saturday 26th July
Starting day 3 with breakfast in our hotel again, we set off at 8am for our final day of cycling. Leaving Amiens, we continue south towards Beauvais, our first rest point and lunch stop, 38 miles. Another 30 miles and we arrive at our 2nd stop, Auvers-sur-Oise, stopping for ice cream or coffee. We’ll re-group and cycle the last 18 miles as a full group to the finish line, the Eiffel Tower! We’ll snap some finish line photos and enjoy a glass of Prosecco, before heading to our hotel and out to a restaurant for dinner!
Breakfast in Hotel
Amiens -Beauvais 38 Miles / Stop 1 / Lunch
Beauvais - Auvers-Sur-Oise 30 Miles / Stop 2
Auvers-Sur-Oise - Eiffel Tower 18 Miles / Finish! (Short cycle to Hotel)
Day 4 Sunday 27th July
Our hotel offers breakfast, however you’re welcome to lie in today! Sunday is a free day for you, Oscar from CyCool will be offering an optional cycle tour of Paris in the morning, visiting Paris’ landmarks and finding a great spot to stop for Brunch. After returning to the hotel, we can relax and later all head to a restaurant for a final dinner together and a few drinks to finish the weekend! Cycles will be loaded onto the trailer either this night, or in the morning and the support vehicle(s) will make an early departure from Paris heading back to the UK.
• Breakfast in Hotel
• Optional cycle ride of Paris
• Final dinner in chosen restaurant
Day 5 Monday 28th July
Riders will have the chance to enjoy the morning, and head for a midday train leaving Paris headed for Kings Cross. Either make your way home via train or a coach will be waiting at Kings Cross St Pancras to bring you back to Essex, where if all goes well, we will all arrive together to unload luggage and cycles! Southend to Paris completed!
• Head to Paris Gare du Nord Station 90 mins before your train. (Usually 12.12pm departure)
• Arrive back to Kings Cross Station and arrange your own onward travel.
• Bikes and bags will arrive back at start points for collection on the same day (later collection can be arranged)
