Jun 27th 2025
Challenge yourself and support our Hospital as you cycle from London to Paris in September 2026
Our fundraising adventures challenge you from sign-up to finish line, as you raise vital funds for our hospital charity, cycle with new-found friends, and experience breathtaking scenery on the way.
Are you ready to take to the saddle in support of the Stars Appeal?
Join fellow cyclists on an unforgettable journey that takes you from our capital city, to the picturesque city of Paris, with the iconic finish line of the Eiffel Tower!
Cycling for 4 days you will pass through the rolling hills of the English countryside, onto small villages and medieval market towns of Northern France before arriving in the hustle and bustle of Paris. With long days in the saddle and some strenuous hill-climbs, the sight of the Eiffel Tower, our finishing point, will evoke a real sense of achievement.
Note: Road bikes or e-bikes are suitable for this challenge, and there are facilities to recharge your battery overnight. Please discuss the pros and cons of e-bikes with Discover Adventure.
NOTE: This is an OPEN challenge run by our travel partners Discover Adventure. We invite you to join this trek to raise funds for the Stars Appeal. You’ll be trekking with people from across the UK, raising funds for many different charities.
What’s your commitment?
You’ll need to be FIT, WELL-EQUIPPED and ready to FUNDRAISE
- You’ll be cycling over 4 days, mainly on country roads, with some steep hills to overcome. This is not a ride which any cyclist should attempt without specific training and confidence cycling on roads with traffic. We’ll send you Discover Adventure’s recommended training plan when you sign up.
- You’ll need to be ready for any sort of weather, with layers of clothing and waterproofs, as well as your bike and obligatory helmet.
- You must pay for all your trip costs – £149 on sign up, plus £1000 8 weeks before departure making a total of £1149. We ask you to raise at least £1,000 for the Stars Appeal – we hope you will raise much more.

Essential Details
Dates: Wednesday 9th September – Sunday 13th September 2026
Health: For your own safety, and the safety of fellow cyclists, Discover Adventure require every cyclist to complete a medical form at registration. See the form here. You must be at least 18 years old to join this trip
Trip costs:
£149 non-returnable registration fee payable to Discover Adventure at sign up
£1000 remaining cost, payable 8 weeks before departure to Discover Adventure, making a total cost of £1149
Fundraising: Please aim to raise at least £1000 for the Stars Appeal in addition to paying your own trip costs
What support will you get?
While you’re training and fundraising:
- T-shirt and fundraising materials
- Fundraising tips and ideas
- Training guide from Discover Adventure, our trip organisers
- Stars Appeal HQ co-ordination and support
On the trip:
- Professional leaders and crew
- Your fellow cyclists