London to Paris by cycle

[dang65]

Anybody seriously planning on doing this?

The trouble is, you end up in Paris, which is a dump. Riding the other direction and ending up in London would make far more sense.

[MarillionFan]

Maybe I missed it in the article. How far? How long?

[mudskipper]

Maybe I missed it in the article. How far? How long?

About 250 miles. With a four hour ferry crossing in the middle.
So doable over a long weekend, more enjoyable over four of five days. I reckon 5 days including travelling back.

Quote from article -

“A fit and healthy pensioner with plenty of cycling experience would have no major problems.”

[Shimano105]

The trouble is, you end up in Paris, which is a dump. Riding the other direction and ending up in London would make far more sense.

Yes, at least you wouldn't end up in a dump then - oh, hang on...

[dang65]

Yes, at least you wouldn't end up in a dump then - oh, hang on...

I can't believe that people think London's a dump. It's absolutely stunning at the moment. A properly revived city. I've spent quite a lot of time in both Paris and London this year and, like I said, I have absolutely no doubt about which direction I'd want to be riding in.

[shaunbhoy]

I have absolutely no doubt about which direction I'd want to be riding in.

Me neither. Whatever direction took me well away from both tulipholes!!

[mudskipper]

Oui, Oui monsieur. Just booked my ferry ticket.

[norrahe]

Oui, Oui monsieur. Just booked my ferry ticket.

we'll be expecting another blog with regular updates and beer/wine of the day of course

[mudskipper]

we'll be expecting another blog with regular updates and beer/wine of the day of course

I'm not paying roaming data charges!! Will give full report when I get back. Booked for end of May.

[norrahe]

I'm not paying roaming data charges!! Will give full report when I get back. Booked for end of May.

booooooo!

but you could find a pub with wifi and do it there