Euro Cities Cycle
Euro Cities Cycle
3 Countries – 7 Days – 2 Wheels
Amsterdam—Brussels–Paris
May 2-8, 2011
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Put your pedals to the test and cycle 610km through three of Europe's most culturally and historically diverse cities.
What could be better than cycling to Paris in the springtime? The Fighting Blindness Euro Cities Cycle passes through Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris on a beautiful tour of low plains, rural farmlands and busy cities. Each city has something different to offer, appealing to cycling enthusiasts, culture vultures, history buffs and foodies.
Tandem cycles are available for riders with visual impairments. If you're ready for this great cycle challenge, sign up now by clicking here!
- Registration Fee: €300
- Minimum Fundraising Target: €3,500
- Distance: 610 kilometres
- Rating: Moderate
- Fitness: Good
- Accommodation: 2/3* hotels, twin/triple sharing
Included in Your Cycle
• Bikes and bike equipment
• Return flights to Dublin
• English speaking tour reps and medics
• Bike Mechanics
• All accommodation
• All meals, except in free time
• Snacks + water along the route
• Baggage transfers
• Fundraising and training support
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DAY I Dublin—Amsterdam
- After flying in from Dublin, we will cycle along the canals leading to Amsterdam—a bohemian, liberal and quirky city built for cycling. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a relaxed meal and briefing of the challenge ahead. You can then opt for a quiet night of recuperation, or you can head out and experience the infamous Amsterdam nightlife.
DAY 2 Amsterdam—Breda (115km)
- We’ll pick up speed and cover a lot of ground as we cycle along the beautiful canals that lead south out of the city. Our route passes De Biesbosch National Park, beautiful nature reserves and winding country roads on our way to Breda.
DAY 3 Breda—Brussels (115km)
- Today we enter our second country of the tour. We’ll tackle our first hills of the cycle upon entering Belgium. After stopping for a well-deserved lunch, we’ll cycle south of Leuven into Brussels. We’ll take the quieter roads into the city and all cycle together onto the Grand Place—the famous main square of Brussels.
DAY 4 Brussels—Lille (120km)
- It is a flat route today as we cycle through the Belgian countryside on our way to our third and final country of the trip. Today we’ll stop in Lille, France, a recent European Capital of Culture. Lille is famed for its Flemish architecture and historic old town. One of Lille’s quaint taverns will be the setting for our evening meal.
DAY 5 Lille—Amiens (120km)
- Today we ride through the stunning scenery of rural France and pass countless sleepy farm villages in the Somme Valley. This evening, we’ll stay in Amiens—famous for its gothic cathedral that designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 for the beauty and harmony of its art and architecture.
DAY 6 Amiens—Paris (140km)
- On our final day, we’ll push ourselves for a long and rewarding cycle into the French capital. As a grand finale, we’ll salute our achievements during a celebratory meal in a gourmet Parisian bistro.
DAY 7 Paris—Dublin
- You’ll have a free morning to enjoy the City of Lights before our return flight to Dublin.
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