FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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| 1. London to Paris in 24 hours - is that even possible? |
| 2. What do you know? |
| 3. What's included? |
| 4. What's not included? |
| 5. How much is it to participate? |
| 6. What event support will my team receive during the challenge? |
| 7. How fit do I need to be? |
| 8. Will I need travel insurance? |
| 9. What do I need to bring? |
| 10. Is food provided? |
| 11. Where will we sleep? |
| 12. Who can enter? |
| 13. What time and where does the event start begin? |
| 14. Terms and Conditions |
| 15. We want to register a team - what do we do now? |
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London to Paris in 24 hours - is that even possible?
Absolutely
it is! The key element in completing this challenge is you – training,
preparation and team work will be the deciding factor as to whether you can
make it from London to Paris in 24 hours.
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What do you know?
We have
cycled from London to Paris in 24 hours ourselves and plotted this event
strategically with GPS, maps and our trusted bicycles.
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What's included?
Full logistical on event cycling supportFerry crossing Eurostar return Challenge medic (s) ACUK rep (s) Bike mechanic (s) All accommodation All meals, except during free time All baggage transfers Snacks and water along the route A dedicated Scope fundraiser to help you reach your fundraising goal. Pre-event support, manuals, training guides, pre-event briefing and discount vouchers.
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What's not included?
Travel InsuranceBike Insurance Lunch on the 25th July Personal spending money
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How much is it to participate?
£100 to register a team
£1800 minimum sponsorship - a commitment from you to raise at least £1800, to be paid at least 8 weeks prior to departure to Scope, who will then pay Action Challenge for your place on the event.
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What event support will my team receive during the challenge?
Your team
will receive full logistical support and route management during the challenge.
Before the
event we will supply you with pre event training information, advice from our
professional fundraisers and an event manual. We are always on hand to answer
any pre challenge questions you might in the lead up to the event.
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How fit do I need to be?
This challenge requires a high level of
fitness; so you will need to be an experienced cyclist with a high competency
and the ability to cycle long distances in order to complete this challenge. If
that isn’t quite you – then it can be you still have time! Log on to www.actionchallenge.com and follow
the link through to the before you go section, and download our document Training for Cyclists for an idea of
how to begin a sensible training plan.
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Will I need travel insurance?
You will need to have an appropriate travel insurance policy in place to
at least cover: potential medical expenses, repatriation, injury, cancellation
and curtailment. This can be arranged via Action Challenge if required, or you
can utilise your own policy. You will be required to supply details
of your policy prior to departure.
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What do I need to bring?
A passport valid for travel to France, with at least 6 months validity from the date of return to the UK.A bike. A cycle helmet - this is compulsory and must be work at all times whilst cycling. A full kit list will be provided upon registration.
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Is food provided?
Apart from breakfast on day 1, all meals will be provided for whilst on the challenge. A hot dinner will be provided to all cyclists during the mandatory 2 hour rest stop on the evening of the 23rd July. A celebratory meal in Paris on the evening of the 24th July is also provided.
Water and snacks are provided for at each rest stop, however we do recommend you also bring your favourite energy drinks and snacks to eat whilst on the challange.
If you have any specific dietary or medical requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate for this.
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Where will we sleep?
During the 24 hours of cycling, you will have the chance to rest and sleep whilst not cycling, in the minibuses provided to transport you between the rest stops.
An night of accommodation is provided for on the 24th July at a central 3* hotel in Paris.
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Who can enter?
Anyone over the age of 18, who is fit and healthy enough to take part in the challenge. You will be required to make a medical declaration prior to participating in the event.
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What time and where does the event start begin?
A detailed map and exact time for the event departure will be supplied to all riders at least 2 months prior to the event. If you require a night of accommodation on the 22nd July we can recommend suitable hotels close by to the start of the event.
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Terms and Conditions
Registration
on to, and participation in the challenge is subject to the
full terms and conditions detailed on the web site
and at the back of the event brochure. You can read these by clicking here.
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We want to register a team - what do we do now?
Just follow this link to register.
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