CyCools Paris 2026 Agenda
*Route and itinerary subject to change
Day 1 Thursday 23rd July
Departing at 7.30am, we start our journey from Tower Bridge meeting closeby on St Mar’ys Axe. Heading over the thames we cycle through Greenwich and out into Kent. Our first rest stop is in the village of Eynsford. Onwards to lunch at the Farmers Farmshop in Teston. Our third leg is through to Bethersden, our final rest point before the final stint to Dover. Brace yourself for Dover Hill!
Dinner on board the ferry befoe a short 1.9 mile cycle to our hotel for a well-earned beer and to re-energise for Day 2!
• Tower Bridge to Eynsford 20 miles / Rest Stop
• Eynsford to Teston 16 miles / Lunch Stop
• Teston to Bethersden 20 miles / Rest Stop
• Bethersden to DFDS Ferry Terminal / 6pm Ferry Crossing, 90 minutes
• Calais Ferry Terminal – Calais Hotel 1.9 miles
Day 1 Elevation
Day 2 Friday 24th July
Another early start, breakfast included at the hotel and a departure time of 8.30am. Heading out of Calais, we begin our first leg of the day, cycling to the town of Desvres. Our first rest stop point, before making our way to lunch in the historic town of Montreuil Ser Mer. From there its onwards to Abbeville for a final rest stop before our final stretch to Amiens.
• Breakfast in Hotel
• Calais Hotel to Desvres 23 miles / Rest Stop
• Desvres to Montreuil 16 miles / Lunch Stop
• Montreuil to Abbeville 31 miles / Rest Stop
• Abbeville to Amiens 30 miles / Finish
• Dinner in Hotel
Day 2 Elevation
Day 3 Saturday 26th July
Starting day 3 with breakfast in our hotel again, we set off at 8.30am for our final day of cycling. Leaving Amiens, we continue south towards Conty, our first rest point. We Stop in Beauvais for lunch and enjoy a final rest point in Auvers-sur-Oise. 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 to Conty 14 miles / Rest Stop
Conty to Beauvais 38 miles / Lunch Stop
Beauvais to Auvers-Sur-Oise 30 miles / Rest Stop
Auvers-Sur-Oise to Eiffel Tower 18 miles / Finish! (short cycle to hotel)
Day 3 Elevation
Day 4 Sunday 26th 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 before heading to the Champs Elysees for the Tour de France finale! Dinner all together!
• Breakfast in Hotel
• Optional cycle ride of Paris
• Tour de France and Dinner!
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. Onwards Travel from there is now over to riders. We will have a drop off point in Essex and London to return cycles and luggage.
• 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)
