Let’s Go Le Mans!
Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 June 2025
- Cycle 210 miles from Redhill, Surrey through Brittany and Normandy to Le Mans in 2 or 3 days
- Includes ferry, hotel accommodation, Eurostar home, bike transport and support
- Free bespoke cycle shirt and medal
- Free training rides
Join YMCA and cycle 210 miles from Redhill, Surrey through Brittany and Normandy to Le Mans – with a choice of 2 or 3 day ride options.
The three-day team will leave early Thursday morning to cycle to Portsmouth and catch the overnight ferry to Saint-Malo, sleeping in a comfortable shared cabin.
On Friday morning, we leave the medieval walled city of Saint-Malo and cycle through the nature park of Normandy-Maine to stay at an authentic hunting lodge near Bagnoles-de-l’Orne.
On Saturday, we cycle through the countryside finishing at Le Mans, the city that hosts the world’s oldest and most prestigious endurance car race. Here you can visit the race circuit, the museum, and the hall of fame to learn more about this legendary event. After a celebratory night, we’ll catch the train to Paris and onto the Eurostar to arrive at the YMCA late Sunday afternoon.
Two-day riders will leave Redhill on Friday morning to catch the Friday evening ferry and will cycle the full distance of 145 miles from Saint-Malo to Le Mans in one day!
This is a fully supported ride, with two vehicles offering tea, coffee, drinks and lunch along the route, as well as mechanical support, spare bike and encouragement. All bikes will be safely transported by our support crew to the start point and brought home after the challenge. This event is open to ages 18+.
We will offer free training rides and guidance, ensuring you gain all the skills needed to make this an event to remember!
Cost
£495pp (2 days) or £595pp (3 days)
Early bird price until 31.12.24
Secure your place with just a £200 deposit.
Cost includes ferry and Eurostar travel, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, snacks, bike transfer, full support, bespoke cycle shirt and medal.
Free Training
Join our free training cycle rides and walks – whether you are taking part in a YMCA Challenge or not!
We strongly encourage you to take advantage of our free training. Not only will it ensure you are fully prepared and help you build mileage for your challenge, but it will give you an opportunity to meet fellow challengers and the rest of the team. We advise you to do as much as you can in addition to our training programme – the more you do, the more you will really enjoy your experience!
Our cycling training rides are free and all are welcome, even if you are not taking part in an event. So feel free to bring family and friends with you. All abilities are welcome!
Fundraising Information
To keep event fees affordable, the entry fee purely covers the cost of the event. The minimum sponsorship target for this event is £600pp which will go towards our Life Change Fund set up to help young people belong, contribute and thrive through YMCA East Surrey’s charitable projects.
Join us in making a difference and opening the doors to a brighter future for young people.
If you prefer the more traditional method of fundraising, please download an official sponsorship form. Alternatively, you can make a donation to YMCA East Surrey towards the Life Change Fund.
Read more about our tips on fundraising or speak to a member of our team who will be more than happy to help you with ideas.
Find out more
To find out more, please contact our Challenge Events team
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