Cycle from London to Paris. Help Change a Child's Future.
Cycle from London to Paris for critically ill children. Take on one of Europe’s most iconic cycling challenges and help fund lifesaving transfers for babies and children who urgently need specialist care.
⚠️ We need supporters to sign up before 1 July.
Your fundraising could help make a lifesaving difference for critically ill children across the UK.
Key Details
Challenge Dates: 9–13 September 2026
Route: London to Paris
Distance: Approximately 309 miles
Registration Fee: £99
Fundraising Target: £1,950
Supporting: National Children’s Air Ambulance
Why Take Part?
When a critically ill baby or child needs specialist treatment, they may need to travel hundreds of miles to reach the right hospital.
By taking on this challenge and fundraising, you’ll help National Children’s Air Ambulance make lifesaving transfers possible.
For families facing one of the most frightening moments of their lives, your fundraising could help make that journey possible.
Every mile you cycle could help a child reach the care they urgently need.
Take on the Ride of a Lifetime
Cycle from London to Paris across four unforgettable days in the saddle.
You’ll ride through the English countryside, cross the Channel to France, cycle through quiet country lanes and traditional towns, before finishing in Paris with the Eiffel Tower in sight.
This is your chance to follow a world-famous route, challenge yourself and create memories that will last a lifetime — all while raising vital funds for National Children’s Air Ambulance.
Your Journey to Paris
- Day 1: Cycle through Kent to Dover before crossing to Calais
- Day 2: Ride from Calais to Arras through quiet French villages
- Day 3: Cycle from Arras to Compiègne, passing historic landmarks
- Day 4: Ride into Paris, past the Arc de Triomphe and towards the Eiffel Tower
- Day 5: Enjoy a free morning in Paris before returning to London by Eurostar
Please note: the itinerary is subject to change.
What’s Included?
- One-way ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
- One-way Eurostar ticket from Paris to London
- 4 nights’ hotel accommodation
- Most meals, including a celebratory dinner
- Refreshment stops during the ride
- Back-up and support vehicles
- Route markers or cycle guides
- Professional event crew and Event Manager
- Mechanic support
- First aid and medical support
- Challenge medal
- Route guide
- 24-hour emergency support from the event organiser
We’ll Support You Every Step of the Way
When you sign up, you’ll receive:
- Fundraising tips and resources
- Support from our events team
- Help reaching your fundraising target
- An instant online fundraising page
- An unforgettable challenge experience
Ready to Ride from London to Paris?
Challenge yourself. Support critically ill children. Help make lifesaving transfers possible.
Sign up before 1 July and start your fundraising journey today.
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HELP US SAVE LIVES
NCAA is changing the face of paediatric and neonatal care and works alongside 11 clinical partner teams across the UK.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
We're with you every step of the way with advice and information so you can just focus on your fundraising. We'll also provide:
- An instant online fundraising page
- Support from one of our friendly fundraisers to get the most out of your experience with us
- Virtual badges when you hit your key milestone moments
- And the knowledge that your fundraising will help us to save more lives
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Breakfast and dinner on day 1, lunch and dinner on day 5
- Bicycle hire – each participant must bring their own recently serviced bicycle
ABSOLUTELY! This cycle is suitable for all ages with the correct training. The minimum age for this cycle is 18 years old (14-17 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). The one thing everyone will have in common is a great sense of adventure and a desire to help a charity. Whether you are taking part as an individual or as a team with friends, team spirit will be flying high on the challenge.
This cycle ride has been graded as Challenging (1) on our challenge grading scheme, and is designed to be challenging but achievable by anyone – as long as you fitness train beforehand. Remember, you are cycling for 4 consecutive days, covering approximately 311 miles so expect to be in the saddle for about 7-8 hrs per day – the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy this challenge. Cycling training tips can be found on the Global Adventure Challenges website to put you in the right direction.
Our policy is to encourage and support as many people as possible to take part in our challenges. But they may not be suitable for all people due to restriction posed by limitation in mobility, physical or cognitive disability, pregnancy or other various medical conditions. If you have any doubts regarding your suitability for your challenge please contact our office to speak to one of the team.
