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THE ADVENTURE Leicester to Paris Bike Ride
9th - 13th August 2013
The Leicester to Paris Bike Ride is an exciting challenge
to raise funds to support the work of The Open Dreams
Foundation. Those taking part are likely to be from
diverse walks of life and age groups, but they have
two things in common – a sense of adventure and the
desire to do something good for local charities in
Leicester.
01. Things to take note of • You will need to bring your own bike and safety gear
on the trip
• The challenge lasts for 4 nights, 5 days
• The route will predominately cover cycle paths and
small roads in England and cycle friendly roads in
France
• You will need to follow a reasonable course of training
in order to get the maximum benefit from the
challenge – we will support and advise you on this
• You will be sent training and fundraising guidelines
when you have registered for the challenge
02. How much will it cost? To take part you need to pay a registration fee of £49
and a £100 booking fee which is used solely to book
your travel and accommodation. You must also pledge
to raise £600 in sponsorship funds and donations for The
Open Dreams Foundation and pay it in by 20th July
2013. In return everything for the challenge will be
provided – travel, food (breakfast, evening meals and
light snacks during the ride), accommodation, guides,
medical support etc.
03. What’s included? The ferry crossing to France. Transport back from Paris to
Leicester. Travel insurance. Breakfast (excluding Day 3)
and all evening meals. Snacks will also be provided on
riding days. 4 nights shared room accommodation is
provided.
04. You will need A valid 10 year passport is required for all nationalities to
enter France and re-enter the UK. The passport date
must be 6 months later than the event finish date. There
is no visa requirement for UK citizens. If you hold a non-
British passport, please consult the French consulates for
advice.
05. What’s not included • Bike Insurance – optional
• Travel to the start of the ride
• Day 3 breakfast
• Lunch
• Personal spending money
THE CHALLENGE Leicester to Paris Bike Ride
9th - 13th August 2013
Join us as we set off from Leicester and cycle 300
miles to Paris, one of the world's most enchanting and
exciting cities.
Our guides will lead you on a breathtaking journey through
the beautiful English countryside before embarking on your
ferry crossing. Once across the pond, you will witness the
stunning vineyards, picturesque villages and open
countryside that France has to offer, before entering the final
stage of the ride - arriving to a celebratory finish at the Arc
de Triomphe in the heart of this exciting city.
Cycling in small groups at a pace that suits you, this four day
cycle challenge will leave you breathless - especially after
the 100 mile cycle on the last day! After all the hard work...
celebrate the evening laughing away with your new best
friends and tour guides and relive those wonderful moments
over the past few days.
This bike ride is challenging, but definitely achievable, and
something that anyone can do. You will be part of a
fantastic team, all cycling for one great cause. We can
guarantee that you will have the time of your life.
06.JOIN US! Fill in the application form with your registration fee of £49 to reserve
your place on the Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 2013.
YOUR ITINERARY Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 9th - 13th August 2013
Day 1: 80 miles Leicester to Oxfordshire
Day 2: 70 miles Oxfordshire to Portsmouth
Day 3: 50 miles Portsmouth to Bernay
Day 4: 100 miles Bernay to Paris
Total: 300 miles!
Day 1: Leicester to Oxfordshire
80 miles We meet early on Friday morning at
Clock Tower in Leicester. Following a
briefing and safety talk we will divide
up into groups of participants of a
similar fitness and speed. We head
out of Leicestershire passing through
small picturesque towns and villages
avoiding main roads wherever
possible, stopping in Daventry for
lunch. Next, we’ll make our way
through the lovely Oxfordshire
countryside to our overnight
accommodation.
Day 2: Oxfordshire to
Portsmouth
70 miles After breakfast we will set off to
Tadley, where we’ll have a short
picnic. We then saddle up and ride
through the lovely South Downs
National Park. On the way we will
pass through the beautiful open
countryside, green fields, orchards
and the occasional groups of
thatched houses. We’ll finally arrive
in Portsmouth to enjoy a nice hearty
evening meal before the overnight
ferry.
Day 3: Portsmouth to Bernay
via Caen
50 miles After a good night’s sleep and early
breakfast we’ll be back on our bikes
making our way through the historic
village of Ranville to Lisieux. After
lunch we will pass the famous
byzantine Basilica of St. Thérèse
before finally ending our day’s
journey in Bernay. We will have an
evening meal at a nearby Italian
restaurant and a good rest before
the final leg to Paris!
Day 4: Bernay to Arc de
Triomphe, Paris
100 miles The final 100 mile marathon begins!
We journey out of Bernay to Evreux
where we see the towering 12th
century cathedral, one of the finest
in France. Next we head through the
beautiful town of Saint-Germain-en-
Laye, the birthplace of three
previous French Kings; Henry II,
Charles IX and Louis XIV.
The landscape changes from rural to
more urban France as we pass
through cobbled streets to enter into
Paris. Finally, we celebrate our epic
ride by riding past the Arc de
Triomphe, arriving at the Eiffel Tower.
We make our way to the overnight
accommodation, shower and
change to celebrate our 300 miles
with a hearty meal at a local
restaurant!
Day 5: Paris to Leicester
FREE DAY! After all that pedalling you can now
relax and explore all that Paris has to
offer before your evening Eurostar
train back to London and then
Leicester.
“It was an amazing challenge - truly a once in a
lifetime adventure! Seeing the Eiffel Tower emerge
behind the setting sun as you ride into Paris was a
moment to remember. The whole trip was such a
great laugh.” – Martin
THE OPEN DREAMS FOUNDATION A bit about who you’re helping
Welcome! I’m sure you’ve heard that Open Dreams works to support the
Arts, Learning and Education in Leicestershire. All of which are
values of a community worth preserving!
Our philosophy is simple: ‘Go on and do something
you’ve always wanted to do in life, bring a
few friends and help others along the way!’
We are different! We’re different because we strive to be self-
sustaining- by raising funds through our own projects inspired by
your dreams. We’re different because we’re project-based-
making us more independent, innovative and FUN!
“Open Dreams for others,
while fulfilling your own!”
What we’re riding for: We’re riding to support the work of the Open Dreams Foundation.
Whether through providing scholarships and bursaries to
improving social mobility, or empowering young people to set up
their own enterprise, our developmental projects support young
children from challenging backgrounds in Leicester realise their
potential.
In 2011, we raised £3,000 for our Open Dreams Scholarships
scheme to support local alternative educational projects. You
can find out more about our projects on our website:
www.opendreams.org.uk.
Spreading the goodness: You may have a charity you’d like to support. We want to help
support you support whoever you’d like to support... because
we’re quite supportive!
Everything you raise above the initial
sponsorship amount, you can decide to
donate to a charity of your choice!
Participants from the 2011 Open Dreams Bike Ride donated
£1,500 to the British Heart Foundation, another £1,500 to Cancer
Research and another £1,500 to the Endoscopy unit at Leicester’s
General Hospital.
The Spreading the Goodness scheme is our commitment to help
as many people as we possibly can. We value charity in the
whole sense so we’re giving you the freedom to decide which
cause you’d like to support.
HAPPY CYCLING
Last year we supported:
APPLICATION FORM Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 9th - 13th August 2013
To register please complete all sections of the application form and sign the personal fundraising pledge. Post your
completed application and non-refundable registration fee of £49 (Payable to The Open Dreams Foundation) to:
The Open Dreams Foundation, Leicester to Paris Bike Ride, 16 Vantage Park, Hamilton, Leicester, LE4 9LJ
Please return your completed form to:
The Open Dreams Foundation, Leicester to Paris Bike Ride, 16 Vantage Park, Hamilton, Leicester, LE4 9LJ
Mental or Psychiatric illness
Epilepsy or fainting
Hospitalisation in the last 2 years
Migraine
Are you suffering from/carrying any contagious diseases?
Severe head injury?
Allergies?
Cancer?
Registered as disabled?
Asthma / bronchitis / shortness of breath?
Are you affected by any other serious illness?
Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant?
Are you on any medication? If so what is it and what is it for?
You may be required to get a Doctor’s note before you are able to
come on the event. If you have answered “yes” to any of the
above, please give further details below. We will pass this
information on to our trip medic who may require you to get a note
from your doctor before you are able to participate in the event:
Details of company or organisation sponsorship if you are being sponsored by a company or organisation please give details
Company or organisation name
Address
Postcode
Telephone
How did you hear about the event?
Have you undertaken a challenge for charity before? If so, please
give details
What was your main reason for deciding to sign up for the Leicester
to Paris Bike Ride? Please give details
Would you like information about the Leicester to Paris Bike Ride
sent to a friend? If so, please give details
Personal pledge to raise funds
I would like to take part in the Open Dreams Foundation’s Leicester
to Paris Bike Ride from 9th – 13th August 2013 and agree to abide by
the Conditions of Entry below. I undertake to raise and pay in a
minimum sponsorship to £600 by 20th July 2013. I will also endeavour
to raise as much sponsorship as possible in addition to the minimum
amount. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general
state of health and fitness is good and I take full responsibility for my
fitness to take part. I understand that failure to declare a medical
problem may invalidate my health insurance.
Signed Date
I enclose a cheque for the registration fee of £49 made payable to
The Open Dreams Foundation.
Personal details
Title
Surname
Forename
Name you like to be known by
Gender
Home address
Postcode
Home telephone
Work telephone
Mobile
Employer’s name and address
T-shirt size (S/M/L/XL)
Passport details
Full name (as on passport)
Date of birth
Place of birth
Nationality
Date of expiry Passport number
Date and place of issue
Occupation
Marital status
Next of kin
Name
Relationship
Address
Postcode
Daytime telephone
Evening telephone
Mobile
Room sharing
Accommodation will be shared. If you are travelling alone, we will
presume that you are happy to share a room for the duration of
the trip with a person of the same sex. In exceptional
circumstances a single supplement may be payable per person
per night
Please give the name(s) of any one you specifically wish to share
with:
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Vegan
Other (please specify)
Medical Declaration
Please tick the appropriate box:
Heart trouble and/or blood pressure problems
Fracture / tendon / ligament / cartilage injury
Back problems
Physical or other disability
Diabetes
Y/N
Y/N
Data Protection The information you have provided will be used by the Open Dreams Foundation for the purpose of administering the Leicester to Paris Bike Ride only. Your details will not be passed on to other organisations. With your permission, your contact details, including your name, address and contact telephone numbers will be passed on to other Leicester to Paris participants. If you would prefer that your details are not passed on to other participants please tick this box.
Leicester to Paris
Bike Ride 2011
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 9th - 13th August 2013
11. You must be at least 18 years of age by the 9th
August 2013.
12. You must not be dependent on alcohol or drugs or
have any criminal convictions.
13. You must be covered by full travel insurance for
health, accident, loss and repatriation during the event.
You will need to provide proof of travel insurance before
departure or you may forfeit your place on the
challenge.
14. All those who take part in The Leicester to Paris Bike
Ride Challenge do so at their own risk. The charity has
arranged transport, accommodation, food, guides etc. In
making these arrangements the charity is unable to
accept liability for any loss or damage, however arising,
or for cancellation of the event for any reasons outside
their control.
15. If you are refused passage and/or entry/exit to or from
France during the challenge any additional costs
incurred are your responsibility.
16. If you withdraw from the event in circumstances
where recovery of cancellation charges is indemnified
under travel insurance, you hereby agree that you will
co-operate in the recovery of these charges from the
insurers and any sums recovered under the policy will be
paid to the charities. If the insurance company does not
recognise your claim, you will be responsible for any
cancellation charges levied on the charity.
17. Itineraries, schedules and accommodation may
change and other alterations may occur which are
beyond the control of The Open Dreams Foundation.
18. You must agree to be bound by the Booking
Conditions for the event.
19. The Open Dreams Foundation may, at their discretion,
withdraw places on the Leicester to Paris Bike Ride event
if they believe it is in the best interest of the charity to do
so.
20. These terms and conditions are subject to change
without notice, from time to time in our sole discretion.
The Open Dreams Foundation will notify you of these
amendments to these conditions as the Foundation sees
fit.
21. Please read all of the terms and conditions before
completing the application.
01. A registration fee of £49 (non-refundable) is required to
participate in The Leicester to Paris Challenge. In addition
you must raise a minimum of £600 in sponsorship money
and donations for the Open Dreams Foundation, which
must be sent to the organisers, The Open Dreams
Foundation by the 20th July 2013. Of the monies raised
approximately £500 will be used to cover your tour costs
including accommodation, food, transfers and travel,
guides and back-up support.
02. If you are unable to raise the minimum sponsorship
required you will forfeit your right to a place on the event
or you may choose to make up the balance yourself.
03. If you do not take up your place for any reason, you
must inform The Open Dreams Foundation immediately.
You must contact all your sponsors to ask if they wish to
make a donation or have their sponsorship money
returned. You must send all sponsorship forms and
sponsorship money collected to The Open Dreams
Foundation.
04. You will provide us with a true and complete
registration form.
05. If you are travelling alone, we will presume that you are
happy to share a room for the duration of the trip with a
person of the same sex.
06. The Open Dreams Foundation accept no liability for
the consequences of a person’s behaviour, including
circumstances where such behaviour results in that person
being asked to leave the event, or, for whatever reason,
being unable to travel home when scheduled.
07. Package Tour regulations 1992. We confirm that we
comply with the above regulations and any other relevant
legislation. Where any cause in our Conditions conflicts
with our statutory duties under any relevant legislation, the
Conditions are to be read as if they did comply with the
legislation.
08. Data Protection. We will only use your personal
information for the purposes of arranging your trip. We will
not use it in any way which contravenes the Data
Protection Act 1998.
09. All cheques for sponsorship money must be made
payable to The Open Dreams Foundation.
10. The good reputation of the charity is paramount. You
must agree to act lawfully and follow the fundraising
guidelines laid out by the organisers of the event.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 9th - 13th August 2013
GET INVOLVED:
The Open Dreams Foundation
www.opendreams.org.uk
0116 276 6663
Will you help me?
Yes! We will help you fundraise, train and
give you all the information you need after
you register. We’ll always be here to make
the event enjoyable and as hassle free as
possible!
What about the bike? No specialist kit is required however a cycle
helmet is compulsory and we strongly
recommend that you use your own bike for
both the training and the event itself.
Will you carry my luggage whilst
I’m cycling? There will be a support vehicle which will
carry everyone’s luggage. It will rendezvous
with you at every overnight stop. You just
need to carry a small bag for any essentials
like a camera or sun tan lotion.
When should I book my place on
the trip? As soon as possible! Places are extremely
limited and get snapped up quickly so sign
up today.
Is the trip for me? Definitely! This trip is a fantastic challenge for
anyone wanting to do something amazing
for a great cause! There will be like minded
people.
How fit do I need to be? You will need to follow a reasonable course
of training so that you can get the most of
the bike ride. We will send you a suggested
training plan and will be on hand to help you
with any training advice.
Will I be able to raise the
sponsorship money? Yes! Once you have started you will find that
raising the minimum sponsorship is easy and
most importantly fun! We will suggest some
fundraising ideas when you sign up and of
course help you along the way.
What about food and drink? Breakfast, all evening meals and light snacks
will be provided throughout the trip (except
for Day 3 breakfast). Dinner will be available
at every overnight accommodation and we
can cater for vegetarians and any other
dietary requirements- as long as you let us
know in advance.
Open Dreams Foundation
16 Vantage Park, Hamilton, Leicester LE4 9LJ
[email protected] | 0116 276 6663