Hello,

Following the success of our sponsored bike ride in 2007, Médecins du Monde UK (MdM UK) is calling for more adventurous cyclists to sign up for the third London to Paris Bike Ride 2008. This incredible three-day challenge covers almost 300 kilometres of hilly - but stunningly colourful - terrain.

            MDM UK send volunteers overseas to provide medical care to vulnerable people who are effected by natural disasters (recent earthquake in Peru), conflict (emergency mission sent to Iraq) and extreme poverty (HIV/AIDS prevent amongst the slum dwellers in Cambodia).

For the Bike Ride challenge, the team meets in London on the first morning, then cycles to the coast to catch a ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe.

MdM UK’s London to Paris Bike Ride will leave London on Saturday 12 July, arriving at the Eiffel Tower in Paris by late afternoon on Monday 14 July in time for the amazing Bastille Day celebrations in France’s magical capital city. Cyclists can rest their tired legs on Tuesday 15 July, sightsee or visit MdM\\\'s Parisian offices. The return journey is by Eurostar on Tuesday afternoon.

Participants must pay a non-refundable £99 Registration Fee, then pledge to raise £1,000 in sponsorship funds.

 

             For Information Packs for Médecins du Monde UK’s London to Paris Bike Ride 2008, email  bike@medecinsdumonde.org.uk or phone Anne or Elsa on 020 7515 7534.

The Bike Ride logistics are being arranged by Classic Tours www.classictours.co.uk

 

If you have any questions or would like to know more please do not hesitate to give me a call or email.

 

Elsa Lieto

Communications & Events Assistant

T: 020 7515 7534

F: 020 7515 7560

E: elsa.lieto@medecinsdumonde.org.uk

W: www.medecinsdumonde.org.uk