A one day sportive along the north west coast of France 

Escape England on a day trip to France and ride along beautiful traffic free roads and back lanes along the French coast line.

1. Get your mates together / road crew

2. Find your passports

3. Getting there - book your channel crossing Dover-Calais we recommend:
- P&O Spirit of France 1h 35m duration Depart: 06:15 Arrival: 08:50
- P&O Liberte 1h 35m duration Depart: 08:15 Arrival: 10:50
Standard price for a car £35 / Flexi - £65 each way (Flexible travel - within +/- 4 hours of booked time).
- Ferry Foot Passenger with bike just £9.50 each way
- Eurotunnel has 3 departures every hour
- Or arrive the day before and check into a local hotel

4. Rolling start from Event HQ 10am-1pm just 3km from Port of Calais / 100km route/ 4-4.5hr ride/ 1380m climbing
Takes place the day after summer solstice - the longest day of the year - giving you plenty of daylight hours to enjoy this summertime sportive.

Draft Route Profile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43285492

Early bird discounted entry fee £40, Regular entry fee £45 and includes:

- Free parking at the Event HQ Start /Finish 

- Fully signposted route and gpx files with turn by turn directions

- Feed station stuffed with French goodies, gels, hydration tabs

- Mechanical support and broom wagon 

- Riders are responsible for making their own cross channel travel arrangements (see above for suggested travel options)