Cycle Challenge - London-Milan, September 28th-1st October 2011...

by dammit_chris Mon 18 Jul 2011, 5:42 pm

Any keen cyclists amongst the rugby community out there who would like to take part in Rainforest Life Funding's European Cycling Challenge, which looks to cover close to 700 miles in just four days. Competiting in teams of four you will set off from St Pauls Cathedral, London at the start of a four day cycle relay to Milan. All funds raised go towards protecting threatened habitat and endangered species.

For more info please email chris.livemore@ibexearth.com - would be great to get a 606v2 team in the challenge!

EUROPEAN LEG - LONDON TO MILAN

Date Route Details Distance(Miles)* Distance (KM)*
Wednesday 28 September London to Newhaven Cycle 55 88
New Haven to Dieppe Ferry - -
Dieppe to Paris Cycle 101 163
Thursday 29 September Paris to Dijon Cycle 180 291
Friday 30 September Dijon to Sion Cycle 172 278
Saturday 1 October Sion to Milan Cycle 184 297
Total Distance 692 1117

*Reflects shortest distances (recommended route may increase total distance (e.g. to avoid busy or dangerous road layouts)