Get ready for the charity cycle event of your life! Switch the Play Foundation’s new London to Paris cycle challenge will see a group of 40 participants cycle 425km from the Olympic Stadium in London to the Eiffel Tower in Paris over 3 days you will never forget. There will be some well-known sporting faces along the way and you’ll arrive in Paris just after the Olympic and Paralympic Games have concluded.

The event will kick off with a motivational dinner at the Olympic Park on the evening of 25th September before setting off early for 3 full days of cycling passing some iconic London landmarks before crossing the channel and cycling down through the beautiful French countryside. On arrival in Paris, after soaking up the atmosphere and shear sense of achievement, riders will be treated to a well-earned celebratory dinner.

This is a fundraising challenge event not to be missed, and every pound raised by you will support athletes to achieve their full potential, through and beyond sport. Our aim, through this event, is to raise at least £30,000 to support Switch the Play Foundation beneficiaries, through our transformational wellbeing training and support services.

 

registrations are not available

There are currently no entry options available for this event.

 

Why take part?

Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople to successfully transition into life beyond sport. Many find this transition really tough and, without being prepared, it can lead to poor mental health, financial difficulties and a loss of identity and direction. Switch the Play Foundation is on a mission to change that. We support athletes by providing a range of person-centred services, including:

  • Switched On – our membership service giving athletes access to 121 mentor support, Career Pathway support and an online resource hub;
  • Masterclasses – bespoke, tailored and interactive masterclasses that provoke thought on a range of topics to help with transition;
  • TEAMmate – a free and confidential mental health support phone line only for athletes.

We are reliant on voluntary income to be able to deliver these vital services for athletes. By participating in the London to Paris Cycle Challenge, not only will you experience the challenge of a lifetime but, through your fundraising efforts, you will also be supporting 100s of athletes to reach their full potential through sport and beyond.