London to Gibraltar Bike Ride (Clock2Rock)

14 September - 1 October 2012

Looking for an extreme cycling challenge to test your endurance and stamina? Then join us on our inaugural Clock2Rock bike ride and cycle from London to Gibraltar on this incredible cycling extravaganza. 

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Route options

There are three different route options available to choose from. Either take on the challenge to complete the whole 18 day event, or if you would prefer you can sign up to cycle one section of the route, either from London to Biarritz on the French leg (6 days) or join the second stage and cycle through Spain from Biarritz to Gibraltar (12 days).

The full challenge sets off from the infamous Big Ben clock in the heart of London and through the streets of London before heading into the English countryside to Portsmouth to catch the overnight ferry to France.

The ride then continues in western France passing through the beautiful Normandy and Loire regions via Le Mans and Cognac. Heading towards the coast, the ride reaches Biarritz where everyone will enjoy the first rest day.

From here the route follows the coastline and leaves France behind, crossing the border into rural Spain where the terrain is hillier and the cycling is more challenging. The journey continues in the direction of Madrid and then south through the Castilla-La Mancha region with its stunning rolling landscape.              

The goal from here is to reach the historic town of Cordoba where everyone will be able to enjoy a well deserved second rest day. The final phase of the challenge passes through beautiful Andalusia before finally reaching the finish line at the Rock of Gibraltar – the crown property of the UK and a fitting end to what promises to be an extraordinary journey.

This exciting and memorable bike ride will be a once in a lifetime experience so why not join us and in doing so give hope to millions of people whose lives are affected by heart and circulatory disease. All funds raised from the event will go towards our Mending Broken Hearts Appeal.

If you would like more information about this fantastic event, please fill in our contact us form; or you can send us an email at world@bhf.org.uk or call the team for a chat on 0844 847 2788.

Places are limited so sign up now and join the Clock2Rock team!

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Costs and sponsorship

• Non refundable registration fee: full route £199; single leg £149 
• Minimum sponsorship target: full route £5,550; London to Biarritz £2,200; Biarritz to Gibraltar £3,550
• Tour costs (taken from the minimum sponsorship): full route: £2,500; London to Biarritz: £1,000; Biarritz to Gibraltar: £1,600  

What's included?

In addition to providing a substantial donation to our work, your sponsor money will also cover:

• ferry crossing, and all foreign overland transport and luggage transfers
• all overnight accommodation as per itinerary
• all meals including snacks at refreshment stops (excluding lunch on rest or free days)
• fully signed route
• bike transfers back to the UK
• tour manager, tour doctor, cycling guides and mechanics
• technical, medical and transport back-up services

Sponsor money deadlines

What's not included?

• return flight to the UK (including taxes) 
• gratuities – the local staff all work extremely hard to ensure a successful trip, so we recommend demonstrating your appreciation through a group tip
• personal expenses, such as drinks, gifts and international calls
• travel insurance policy – you must have this to be allowed to travel
• optional tours (where applicable).

We are working with Classic Tours, a specialist tour operator (ATOL 3379) to organise and manage the Clock2Rock Bike Ride on behalf of BHF.