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4 - 8 September
Around 230 cyclists participated in the 13th annual Pedal to Paris, aiming to raise funds for Poppy Support services. As usual, the cyclists set off from the top of London's Greenwich Park to travel through Kent to catch the ferry at Dover.
This year the weather wasn't kind and it was a very soggy trip on the first two days. Day 3 saw the sun shining and a fantastic reception from the village of Auchy. But as usual, the highlight for most cyclists was riding through Paris with roads closed off, finishing at the Arc de Triomphe and receiving their medals.
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30 August - 3 September
Almost 300 cyclists took part in this year's Pedal to Paris, aiming to raise around £300,000 for Poppy Support services. The cyclists set off in spectacular fashion from the top of London's Greenwich Park to embark upon an epic four day ride that took them into the heart of Paris.
After travelling through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes of Kent and Northern France including the picturesque and historic landscapes of the Somme and Oise regions of Picardy, the end of the ride was marked with a poignant ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe.
7 - 10 September
Our 11th year of our flagship cycling event was as popular as ever, with 230 cyclists taking part. Despite a few thrills and spills, all the cyclists made it to the Arc de Triomphe, where the aches pains and sore muscles melted away as they rode right to the heart of Paris. The ride was a great success, and we are well on the way to raising our fundraising target of £230,000! The Reunion night in the Union Jack Club in London was extremely popular, and prizes were awarded for our top two individual fundraisers - who raised almost £20,000 between them.
If you would like a copy of the Pedal to Paris 2006 DVD to remember your fantastic achievement - this time round sitting down and relaxing - it is available for £20.00 including P&P. Please email poppybike@britishlegion.org.uk for more info, or call 020 7302 7124
