BEYOND FRENCH REVOLUTION SPORTIVE

Its back for 2021 albeit in a slightly different format,

Escaping Britain’s shores if only just for a day is as close most of us will ever get to feel like part of Le tour, Built on the foundations of France’s celebrated love of cycling, the Beyond French Revolution is a teasing taster of what life is like riding on the other side of the English Channel.

This European trip takes the sting out of independently planning a cycling trip abroad, as we will take care of everything on this ride to ensure you enjoy your day and get the most out of the fast-paced sportive setting.

The routes are fully signed, with GPX and GPS downloads available, also with aid stations and on course support (Safety and Mechanical Support) you ride, we will help you finish.

Starting and finishing in Calais at Calais football club.

Strictly limited to 500 riders come join us for a smile that will last for weeks. #iridebeyond

THE FORMAT:

ENTER THE EVENT AND BOOK YOUR FERRY.

(ENTRY IS £37.50)

(THE FERRY IS APPROX. £42.00 RETURN).

If you buy a standard ticket its £38.75, a flexi ticket adds approx. £5.00, flexi tickets give you the option to get a later ferry, should your ride take longer than anticipated.

(Foot passenger only, there is no room for vehicles in France, the earlier you book the ferry the cheaper the ferry is.)

PARK IN DOVER

Park your vehicle in one of the multiple car parks close to the dock.

(Do not forget to get a parking day ticket).

ARRIVE AT THE FERRY TERMINAL TO CATCH YOUR FERRY.

The ferry departs at 07.40 (Spirit of Britain) (Be there at least an hour early).

REGISTER ON BOARD THE FERRY ON DECK 3.

This is where you collect your number, grab a coffee and bacon sandwich.

CYCLE TO CALAIS FOOTBALL CLUB

On arrival in Calais, cycle to the football stadium (It will be sign posted by us and is 2 km)

This is where you will Start and Finish the route, drop your bag, register if you did not do it on board, etc.

CYCLE THE ROUTE

Cycle the route around northern France and return to the football club.

CATCH YOUR FERRY

Catch the return ferry to Dover knowing you have experienced cycling in an Epic location.

(You decide which ferry to return on).

FRENCH REVOLUTION SPORTIVE:

All routes will start and finish at Calais football club and we have tried to make the whole route as open and free flowing as we could.

FERRY BOOKING:

You should independently book your own ferry, your ferry crossing is not included in the cost of entry.

EVENT CENTRE:

The event centre location is at

Calais football club

NO PARKING (There is no room for cars, Bikes only)

Toilets (portaloos)

Bag drop

ROUTES AVAILABLE:

MEDIUM ROUTE 125 km or 77 Miles

The medium route map can be found on the following links

RIDE WITH GPS

STRAVA

SHORT ROUTE 100 km or 62 Miles

The Short route map can be found on the following links

RIDE WITH GPS

STRAVA

SUPER SHORT ROUTE 77 km or 47 Miles

The Super Short route map can be found on the following links

RIDE WITH GPS

STRAVA

ALL ROUTES MAP LINK:

You can view a full map of all the routes by following this link, however printed maps will be available at the start.

ROUTE MAP

Although the routes are comprehensively marked with route arrows on occasion people move these signs, we suggest downloading the route to a phone or navigation device just in case you need route assistance on the day.

ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHECKING THE ROUTES TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING EXPERIENCE.

SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION:

Ferry departs at 0740

Registration will be from 0740 – 1000

Ferry arrives at 1010 (Local time).

You can start from 1030

The START will close at 1100 you will not be able to start after this time.

There will be a small safety brief on the start line just before the event begins, if you miss the briefing you will not be able to compete.

FINISH LINE:

The finish line will stay open until, 2030 , We will escort you to the finish if you can not make this cut off.

EACH RIDER WILL RECIEVE:

A fantastic finisher medal.
Entry goodies (Distance specific).
Timed results.
Safe bag drop.
Aid station/s (Route distance will determine how many).
First aid in the event centre and throughout the event course.

MORE INFORMATION:

Whether you’re setting yourself a fitness target, raising money for your good cause or just coming to join the hundreds of other riders who are riding for their own goals, you know you can also ride just for fun. (Is 100 miles fun, it can be, especially in France!)

(The event is limited of 500 riders over all the distances).

ALL OF OUR SPORTIVES FEATURE:

Facilities
On course support
Medical support (Inc. on the course)
Full route marking (GPX and TCX files available to download)
3rd party rider public liability insurance
Aid stations, inc energy drink (we do not supply gels)
Online results
Finishers medal
Pick up wagons

AFTER ENTERING:

On entering the event you will receive a booking confirmation email.

If you do not receive it, please check your Spam/Junk folder.

Further event details will be sent to your registered email address before the event.

Event updates will arrive approx. 1 month before an event, but everything you need to know is contained within these event pages.

FERRY JOURNEY:

Do not forget to book your ferry.

FANCY HELPING AT AN EVENT:

We always welcome volunteers at our events so if you fancy joining the team for the day or even a few hours at registration or with parking, please get in touch. You will be rewarded for your efforts and will be able to choose an event to enter for free, that is any event and any distance.

If you would like more information, please email info@beyondevents.org.uk and someone will be in touch.

You do not need to help at a Sportive, if you help at any of our events, running, cycling, triathlons you can enter multiple events for free. (Dependent on time given).

HAVE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER SPORTIVES AND EVENTS

WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERY DISTANCE AND ABILITY.

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