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Videos from those who have already completed the London to Paris bike rideEveryone who has completed this famous ride will have their own story to tell. The best way to find out is to hear it from them directly.
Here are some videos from others who have completed the London to Paris bike ride
Have you completed the London to Paris bike ride? Do you have a video or story to share that will inspire or help others looking to do the ride themselves? If so please get in contact with all the details:
Le Sprint – Cycling from London to Paris in 24 hours 2023
Join six friends on their ‘Le Sprint’ from Trafalgar Square in London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris via Newhaven and Dieppe, as they attempt to complete this famous 275km cycle route in less than 24 hours. Do they all make it in time?
It’s an entertaining watch and the jerseys and hats are amazing!
For reference, here’s the route they took for their 24-hour London to Paris bike ride:
- Day 1: London to Newhaven, Ferry across the Channel (a quick nap on the ferry)
- Day 2: Dieppe to Paris
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Shaheer Cycles from London to Paris 2023
Watch Shaheer cycle solo from the London Eye in Central London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, via Newhaven and Dieppe on his new eBike. It’s an entertaining watch with some fantastic videography and great storytelling. Well done, Shaheer; it was a great effort, especially with those challenging navigation mishaps, thanks to Google Maps and Apple Maps. For those watching, it’s a reminder to consider using an outdoor GPS mapping app like AllTrails or Kamoot or buying a dedicated GPS device from Garmin or other brands (view our Cycle GPS Computer recommendations). We’re happy you achieved your mission Shaheer!
For reference, here’s the route Shaheer took for his London to Paris bike ride:
- Day 1: London to Newhaven, Ferry across the Channel & Overnight in Dieppe
- Day 2: Dieppe to Gisors (overnight in Gisors)
- Day 3: Gisors to Paris
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3 Friends Cycle from London to Paris via Portsmouth in 2023
Watch three friends, Daniel, Connor and Alan, cycle from London to Paris, via Portsmouth and St Malo with a break in Normandy, before continuing to Paris. This was their first cycling trip together – well done!
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RugbyTots London to Paris Bike Ride 2019
Watch the RugbyTots group of 44 cyclists take on the London to Paris bike ride in 2019 for the Wooden Spoon charity:
London to Paris Bike Ride (May 2019)
Watch Joël and co. from the London Business School Cycling Club cycle 365 km in 3 days from London to Paris in May 2019:
- Day 1: London to Newhaven + Ferry across the Channel
- Day 2: Dieppe to Gisors
- Day 3: Gisors to Paris
Video by Joël Thai
London to Paris bike ride (July 2019)
Watch Hamza Mujtaba and co. cycle from London to Paris, with a support vehicle, in July 2019 for charity.
Video by Hamza Mujtaba Films
London to Paris Independent Bike Ride 2017
Watch Emily, Ashleigh, Alec & Nathan cycle independently, without support, from London to Paris in 2017 for charity Student Minds.
Video by Emily Shirley
London to Paris Cycle in 24 Hours (Aug 2016)
Watch Andrew and Jamie’s 24-hour cycle from London to Paris via Newhaven-Dieppe in August 2016.
Al Ikhwaan CC London to Paris Cycle Ride 2015
Watch the journey the brothers from Al-Ikhwaan Cycle Club went on to raise funds for the needy Ummah.
London to Paris by Bicycle on Avenue Verte (Sep 2015)
Watch Rob cycle from London to Paris via Avenue Verte in September 2015
- Day 1 : Chorleywood to London, to Brighton
- Day 2 : Brighton to Newhavem, Ferry to Dieppe, Dieppe to Neufchatel-en-Bray
- Day 3 : Neufchatel-en-Bray to Cergy (on the outskirts of Paris)
- Day 4 : Cergy to Paris
Essential L2P Kit
Here is a list of essential cycling equipment for any London to Paris bike ride (we assume you already have a bike):
Main image : Alan Bull