Raptor x ASSOS: Putney to Paris
This is the long way to the Tour. Over one weekend in July we ride from London to Paris, cross the Channel by ferry overnight, and roll into the city in time to watch the final stage on the Champs-Élysées. Twelve riders. Two ride leaders. The full support of ASSOS the whole way. Built in London. Ridden everywhere.
What you get
283km from London to Paris across two days of riding A place in a group of 12, led by experienced Raptor ride leaders Full ASSOS kit for every rider, yours for the journey An ASSOS Paris club ride once we arrive in the city The final stage of the Tour de France, watched together
The route
Friday 24 July: London to Newhaven 106km. We leave The Clubhouse in Putney at 16:00 and reach Newhaven by 20:00. Dinner at 20:30, then the ferry. It boards at 21:30 and sails at 23:00. View the route on Strava
Overnight: Newhaven to Dieppe Cross the Channel as you sleep. We arrive in Dieppe at 05:00.
Saturday 25 July: Dieppe to Paris 177km, the big one. Roll out at 06:00 and ride into Paris by 15:00. View the route on Strava
Sunday 26 July: Paris A relaxed coffee ride to shake out the legs, the ASSOS Paris club ride, and the final stage of the Tour de France together. Fuelled by coffee and driven by movement.
Monday 27 July: Home Eurostar from Paris to London. Bikes boxed and coming with us.
Who it's for
This is a serious ride and a long way in two days. To join, you should be:
- An experienced group rider
- Comfortable riding 150km and more in a day
- On a road bike with drop bars, no flat handlebars
- Running clipless pedals
- Holding a valid passport
The cost
Your place includes full ASSOS kit and Raptor ride leaders throughout. The estimate below covers your own travel and stay.
From £310 per rider, not including food.
Ferry: £50
Accommodation: £70
Eurostar with bike box: £190
Claim your place.
Twelve places. Once they are gone, they are gone.
Email us at tara@raptorbikes.cc to secure your spot.