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April Fools Club Dambusters Ride 2018 - Cycling Tours - Ride25

April Fools Club Dambusters Ride 2018

In support of RAFBF

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid, the April Fools Club is inviting 19 crews of seven cyclists to join them as they undertake an epic charity cycling challenge: to cycle from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, to the Möhne Dam in Germany.

With four and 282 miles of cycling, unforgettable experiences and camaraderie in abundance, the event will not only honour a seminal moment in history but also help raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, which has stood by the members of the RAF family, repaying the ‘debt we owe’ for nearly 100 years.

Securing your place on the ride (Deposits):

The deposit amount of £700 is to be paid by the team captain on behalf of all 7 riders (equalling £100 per rider).  In order to reserve your team space, the full £700 needs to be paid upfront.  If you do not have a team to ride with, you can pay £100 for the individual deposit and we will allocate you a team. See below for selecting ticket/deposit types.

Cost of ride: £1150 per rider –

(all-inclusive cost of all meals, kit, accommodation and support)

Once the deposit of £100 per rider has been paid, each team member will need to pay the remaining trip cost of £1050 each to be invoiced separately 12 weeks before the ride.  Plus raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund 

Fundraising:

By entering the challenge, your team is committing to a minimum fundraising target for the RAF Benevolent Fund (targets will be agreed on an individual team basis).

How to book: Selecting your ticket types:

Please select one of the 2 ticket types below (the deposit for securing a place on the ride.)  You will be invoiced the full amount 12 weeks before the event.

Team ticket deposit:

Please select a ‘Team’ ticket if you are the team leader and already have a team of 7 together.

Individual ticket deposit:

If you do not have a team, please select the ‘Individual’ ticket and we will allocate you a team to ride and fundraise with.

The ride is professionally supported by Ride25 meaning that everything will be organised for you including all your hotels, ferry trip, support vehicles, meals, snacks… even down to your own personalised cycling shirts, so that all you need to do is enjoy this amazing challenge and ultimately have fun!

View Strava routes and more route details HERE

View full itinerary

Next Date

May
16-20
2018

Duration

4
DAYS CYCLING

Distance

Miles
313

Av Miles Per Day
78

Cost

£1150
(£700 Deposit)

Next Date

May 16-20

Duration

4 DAYS CYCLING

Distance

Miles - 313
Av Miles Per Day - 78

Cost

£1150
(£700 Deposit)


BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

To secure your place you are required to pay a £700 deposit. Please note the full cost of this tour is £1150.
If you would like to book for more than 10 people, or would just like to talk to one of our team, please call 0207 947 4118 .

Itinerary


Day 1 - RAF Scampton to Hull
Day 1 - RAF Scampton to Hull
Our Grand Depart will take place from Newark and we will ride to RAF Scampton, then onwards towards Hull. After our departure we will follow gentle undulations through the Lincolnshire countryside before crossing the Humber Bridge. On arrival in Hull, we will enjoy a meal before embarking on the overnight ferry to Rotterdam. 74 Miles Elev gain 2338ft
Day 2 - Rotterdam to Uden
Day 2 - Rotterdam to Uden
The second day sees us set off bright and early on our biggest day of the trip - 92 miles from Rotterdam to Uden. Using dutch cycleways we will make our way into the countryside, rolling through towns and villages before crossing the intersecting waterways to have lunch in Lage Zwaluwe. Working our way across the flats of holland on canal cyclepaths and quieter roads we finish the day in Uden. 92.4 Miles Elev gain 1616ft
Day 3 - Uden to Essen
Day 3 - Uden to Essen
Day 3 will see us crossing the border into Germany, where we will spend the night in the town of Essen. Continuing on the the dutch cycleways in the morning we enter Germany after the first coffee stop. The terrain starts to change from the flats of holland to smaller hills as we reach Wessel. 84 Miles. Elev gain 2208ft
Day 4 - Essen to Mohnsee
Day 4 - Essen to Mohnsee
With tired legs but a fantastic sense of achievement, we will complete our final day of our cycling challenge by travelling to the Möhne Dam. We will start the day through the undulating terrain as we travel on roads and cycle paths with beautiful views. We will complete our challenge at the Möhne Dam for a spectacular finish - and then get coaches to Dusseldorf for our celebration meal and accommodation

What's Included


  • Four days professionally supported road cycling.
  • Four nights’ accommodation in a clean, comfortable hotel or on a ferry (accommodation at: Hull to Rotterdam overnight Ferry, Uden, Wessel and Dortmund)  All rooms will have twin beds and we will allocate you a room partner unless you specify who you would like to share with.
  • Three meals a day plus stops for snacks (please note alcohol is not included)
  • Coffee/tea and cake at designated coffee stops
  • Support vehicle to transport your luggage (clothes and supplies) from each stage to the next
  • Back-up vehicles to provide you with medical help and any assistance should you need a rest
  • A digital map in the format of a .gpx file for mobile navigation devices such as Garmin
  • Customised, waterproof route maps including essential directions, pitstops and interesting information on the area
  • Bespoke high quality breathable cycling shirts for use on your trip plus cycling cap
  • Daily fresh fruit and water in the support vehicles

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

  • Accommodation the night before the tour commences
  • A bike
  • A bike box
  • Personal insurance
  • Flight home

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

To secure your place you are required to pay a £700 deposit. Please note the full cost of this tour is £1150.
If you would like to book for more than 10 people, or would just like to talk to one of our team, please call 0207 947 4118 .

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