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The Open Dreams Foundation is cycling from Leicester to Paris from 5th-9th August 2011!
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LEICESTER TO
PARIS 2011 5th - 9th August 2011
From Clock Tower to the Eiffel Tower 300 MILES. 4 DAYS. 2 WHEELS. 2 COUNTRIES.
www.leic2paris2011.wordpress.com
@ [email protected] 07742788145
THE ADVENTURE Leicester to Paris Bike Ride
5th - 9th August 2011
The Leicester to Paris Bike Ride is an exciting challenge
to raise funds to support the work of The Open Dreams
Foundation. Those taking part are likely to be from
diverse walks of life and age groups, but they have
two things in common – a sense of adventure and the
desire to join the charity to promote children‟s
education in Leicestershire.
01. Things to take note of • You will need to bring your own bike and safety gear
on the trip
• The challenge lasts for 4 nights, 5 days
• The route will predominately cover small roads in
England and cycle paths most of the way in France
• You will need to follow a reasonable course of training
in order to get the maximum benefit from the
challenge – we will support and advise you on this
• You will be sent training and fundraising guidelines
when you have registered for the challenge
02. How much will it cost? To take part you need to pay a registration fee of £50
which is used solely to book for your travel and
accommodation and is non-refundable. You must also
pledge to raise £500 in sponsorship funds and donations
for The Open Dreams Foundation and pay it in by 20th
July 2011. In return everything for the challenge will be
provided – travel, food (breakfast, lunch and light
snacks), accommodation, guides, medical support etc.
03. What‟s included? The ferry crossing to France. Transport back from Paris to
Leicester. Travel insurance. Breakfast (excluding Day 1
and 3) and lunch from Day 1 through to breakfast on
Day 5 inclusive. Snacks will also be provided on riding
days. 4 nights shared room accommodation is
provided.
04. You will need A valid 10 year passport is required for all nationalities to
enter France and re-enter the UK. The passport date
must be 6 months later than the event finish date. There
is no visa requirement for UK citizens. If you hold a non-
British passport, please consult the French consulates for
advice.
05. What‟s not included • Bike Insurance – optional
• Travel to the start of the ride
• Day 1 and day 3 Breakfast
• Evening meals
• Personal spending money
THE CHALLENGE Leicester to Paris Bike Ride
5th - 9th August 2011
Join us as we set off from Leicester and cycle 290
miles to Paris, one of the world's most enchanting and
exciting cities.
Our guides will lead you on a breathtaking journey through
beautiful English countryside before embarking on your ferry
crossing. Once across the pond, you will witness the stunning
vineyards, picturesque villages and open countryside that
France has to offer, before entering the final stage of the ride
- arriving to a celebratory finish at the Arc de Triomphe in the
heart of this exciting city.
Cycling in small groups at a pace that suits you, this four day
cycle challenge will leave you breathless - especially after
the 100 mile cycle on the last day! After all the hard work...
Celebrate the evening laughing away with your new best
friends and tour guides and relive those wonderful moments
over the past few days.
This bike ride is challenging, but definitely achievable, and
something that anyone can do. You will be part of a
fantastic team, all cycling for one great cause. We can
guarantee that you will have the time of your life.
06. JOIN US! Fill in the application form attached and send it to The Open Dreams
Foundation, Leicester to Paris Bike Ride, 42 Vantage Park, Hamilton,
Leicester, LE4 9LJ with your registration fee of £50 payable to The
Open Dreams Foundation.
YOUR ITINERARY Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 5th - 9th August 2011
Day 1: 70 miles Leicester to Oxford
Day 2: 80 miles Oxford to Portsmouth
Day 3: 50 miles Portsmouth to Bernay
Day 4: 100 miles Bernay to Paris
Total: 290 miles!
Day 1: Leicester to Oxford
70 miles We meet early on Tuesday morning
at Clock Tower in Leicester. Following
a briefing and safety talk we will
divide up into groups of participants
of a similar fitness and speed. We
head out of Leicestershire passing
through small picturesque towns and
villages avoiding main roads
wherever possible, stopping in
Daventry for lunch. Next, we‟ll make
our way through the lovely
Oxfordshire countryside to our
overnight accommodation in
Oxford.
Day 2: Oxford to Portsmouth
80 miles After breakfast we will set off from
Oxford to Didcot passing through
Basingstoke. We‟ll have a short
picnic in Basingstoke then set off to
Medstead and Denmead to finally
arrive at our overnight
accommodation in central
Portsmouth. On the way we will pass
through the beautiful open
countryside, green fields, orchards
and the occasional groups of
thatched houses.
Day 3: Portsmouth to Bernay
via Caen
50 miles After a good night‟s sleep and early
breakfast we‟ll be back on our bikes
making our way to the ferry across to
Caen where we‟ll continue our
journey through the historic village of
Ranville to Lisieux. After lunch we will
pass the famous byzantine Basilica of
St. Thérèse before finally ending our
day‟s journey in Bernay. We will have
a good rest before the final leg to
Paris!
Day 4: Bernay to Arc de
Triomphe, Paris
100 miles The final 100 mile marathon begins!
We journey out of Bernay to
Conches-en-Ouche where we see
the remaining ruins of the Keep
(donjon) built in 1035. Next, we head
through the beautiful town of
Montchauvet to Saint-Germain-en-
Laye, the birthplace of three
previous French Kings; Henry II,
Charles IX and Louis XIV.
The landscape changes from rural to
more urban France as we pass
through cobbled streets to enter into
Paris. Finally, we celebrate our epic
ride arriving at the Arc de Triomphe.
We make our way to the overnight
accommodation, shower and
change to celebrate our 300 miles
with a hearty meal at a French
restaurant!
Day 5: Paris to Leicester
FREE DAY! After all that pedalling you can now
relax and explore all that Paris has to
offer before your evening Eurostar
train back to London and then
Leicester.
THE OPEN DREAMS FOUNDATION A bit about who you‟re helping
Welcome! I‟m sure you‟ve heard that Open Dreams works to support the
Arts, Learning and Culture in Leicestershire. All of which are values
of a community worth preserving!
Our philosophy is simple: „Go on and do something you‟ve always
wanted to do in life, bring a few friends and help others along the
way!‟
“Open Dreams for others
while fulfilling your own!” We are different! We‟re different because we strive to be self-
sustaining - by raising funds through our own projects inspired by
your dreams. We‟re different because we‟re project-based -
making us more independent, innovative and FUN! Also, we‟re
different because we‟re ambitious - we want to help lead the
way for a strong, vibrant, self-sustaining Leicester community!
“Our vision is to help build a strong
sustainable Third Sector in Leicester.”
What we‟re riding for: We‟re raising money for the Noel O‟Sullivan Scholarship Fund to
provide financial support for children‟s education in Leicester.
The scholarships support the Star Plus Programme delivered by
the Institute for Global Change UK.
The Star Plus Programme helps talented children unlock their
potential to realise a brighter future – it has helped over 500
children in Leicestershire during the past five years and continues
to add value to our community.
Did you know:
We‟ve helped over 95 children so far
Every year the Noel O‟Sullivan Scholarship Fund sponsors students
who struggle with financial support. So far, the scholarship fund
has helped 95 students!
To find out more about the Star Plus Programme or the Institute for
Global Change go onto www.globalchange.org.uk
We believe it is more important than ever to support the coming
generations. Giving these children the opportunity to build a
better future for themselves has to be one of the greatest gifts! By
taking up the challenge you will be making a difference to
someone‟s life!
HAPPY CYCLING
Dr. Sachin Nandha
Founder of Open Dreams
APPLICATION FORM Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 5th - 9th August 2011
To register please complete all sections of the application form and sign the personal fundraising pledge. Post your
completed application and non-refundable registration fee of £50 (Payable to The Open Dreams Foundation) to:
The Open Dreams Foundation, Leicester to Paris Bike Ride, 2 Vantage Park, Hamilton, Leicester, LE4 9LJ
Please return your completed form to:
The Open Dreams Foundation, Leicester to Paris Bike Ride, 2 Vantage Park, Hamilton, Leicester, LE4 9LJ
Data Protection The information you have provided will be used by the Open Dreams Foundation for the purpose of administering the Leicester to Paris Bike Ride only. Your details will not be passed on to other organisations. With your permission, your contact details, including your name, address and contact telephone numbers will be passed on to other Leicester to Paris participants. If you would prefer that your details are not passed on to other participants please tick this box.
Mental or Psychiatric illness
Epilepsy or fainting
Hospitalisation in the last 2 years
Migraine
Are you suffering from/carrying any contagious diseases?
Severe head injury?
Allergies?
Cancer?
Registered as disabled?
Asthma / bronchitis / shortness of breath?
Are you affected by any other serious illness?
Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant?
Are you on any medication? If so what is it and what is it for?
You may be required to get a Doctor’s note before you are able to
come on the event. If you have answered “yes” to any of the
above, please give further details below. We will pass this
information on to our trip medic who may require you to get a note
from your doctor before you are able to participate in the event:
Details of company or organisation sponsorship if you are being
sponsored by a company or organisation please give details
Company or organisation name
Address
Postcode
Telephone
How did you hear about the event?
Have you undertaken a challenge for charity before? If so, please
give details
What was your main reason for deciding to sign up for the Leicester
to Paris Bike Ride? Please give details
Would you like information about the Leicester to Paris Bike Ride
sent to a friend? If so, please give details
Personal pledge to raise funds
I would like to take part in the Open Dreams Foundation‟s Leicester
to Paris Bike Ride from 5th – 9th August 2011 and agree to abide by
the Conditions of Entry below. I undertake to raise and pay in a
minimum sponsorship to £500 by 20th July 2011. I will also endeavour
to raise as much sponsorship as possible in addition to the minimum
amount. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general
state of health and fitness is good and I take full responsibility for my
fitness to take part. I understand that failure to declare a medical
problem may invalidate my health insurance.
Signed Date
I enclose a cheque for the registration fee of £50 made payable to
The Open Dreams Foundation.
Personal details
Title
Surname
Forename
Name you like to be known by
Gender
Home address
Postcode
Home telephone
Work telephone
Mobile
Employer‟s name and address
T-shirt size (S/M/L/XL)
Passport details
Full name (as on passport)
Date of birth
Place of birth
Nationality
Date of expiry
Passport number
Date and place of issue
Occupation
Marital status
Next of kin
Name
Relationship
Address
Postcode
Daytime telephone
Evening telephone
Mobile
Room sharing
Accommodation will be shared. If you are travelling alone, we will
presume that you are happy to share a room for the duration of
the trip with a person of the same sex. In exceptional
circumstances a single supplement may be payable per person
per night
Please give the name(s) of any one you specifically wish to share
with:
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Vegan
Other (please specify)
Medical Declaration
Please tick the appropriate box:
Heart trouble and/or blood pressure problems
Fracture / tendon / ligament / cartilage injury
Back problems
Physical or other disability
Diabetes
Y/N
Y/N
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 5th - 9th August 2011
11. You must be at least 18 years of age by the 5th
August 2011.
12. You must not be dependent on alcohol or drugs or
have any criminal convictions.
13. You must be covered by full travel insurance for
health, accident, loss and repatriation during the event.
You will need to provide proof of travel insurance before
departure or you may forfeit your place on the
challenge.
14. All those who take part in The Leicester to Paris Bike
Ride Challenge do so at their own risk. The charity has
arranged transport, accommodation, food, guides etc. In
making these arrangements the charity is unable to
accept liability for any loss or damage, however arising,
or for cancellation of the event for any reasons outside
their control.
15. If you are refused passage and/or entry/exit to or from
France during the challenge any additional costs
incurred are your responsibility.
16. If you withdraw from the event in circumstances
where recovery of cancellation charges is indemnified
under travel insurance, you hereby agree that you will
co-operate in the recovery of these charges from the
insurers and any sums recovered under the policy will be
paid to the charities. If the insurance company does not
recognise your claim, you will be responsible for any
cancellation charges levied on the charity.
17. Itineraries, schedules and accommodation may
change and other alterations may occur which are
beyond the control of The Open Dreams Foundation.
18. You must agree to be bound by the Booking
Conditions for the event.
19. The Open Dreams Foundation may, at their discretion,
withdraw places on the Leicester to Paris Bike Ride event
if they believe it is in the best interest of the charity to do
so.
20. For a complete list of terms and conditions please
contact The Open Dreams Foundation directly on
07742788145 to order a printable version or visit our
website www.opendreams.org.uk.
21. Please read all of the terms and conditions before
completing the application.
01. A registration fee of £50 (non-refundable) is required to
participate in The Leicester to Paris Challenge. In addition
you must raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship money
and donations for the Open Dreams Foundation which
must be sent to the organisers, The Open Dreams
Foundation by the 20th July 2011. Of the monies raised
approximately £250 will be used to cover your tour costs
including accommodation, food, transfers and travel,
guides and back-up support.
02. If you are unable to raise the minimum sponsorship
required you will forfeit your right to a place on the event
or you may choose to make up the balance yourself.
03. If you do not take up your place for any reason, you
must inform The Open Dreams Foundation immediately.
You must contact all your sponsors to ask if they wish to
make a donation or have their sponsorship money
returned. You must send all sponsorship forms and
sponsorship money collected to The Open Dreams
Foundation.
04. You will provide us with a true and complete
registration form.
05. If you are travelling alone, we will presume that you are
happy to share a room for the duration of the trip with a
person of the same sex.
06. The Open Dreams Foundation accept no liability for
the consequences of a person‟s behaviour, including
circumstances where such behaviour results in that person
being asked to leave the event, or, for whatever reason,
being unable to travel home when scheduled.
07. Package Tour regulations 1992. We confirm that we
comply with the above regulations and any other relevant
legislation. Where any cause in our Conditions conflicts
with our statutory duties under any relevant legislation, the
Conditions are to be read as if they did comply with the
legislation.
08. Data Protection. We will only use your personal
information for the purposes of arranging your trip. We will
not use it in any way which contravenes the Data
Protection Act 1998.
09. All cheques for sponsorship money must be made
payable to The Open Dreams Foundation.
10. The good reputation of the charity is paramount. You
must agree to act lawfully and follow the fundraising
guidelines laid out by the organisers of the event.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Leicester to Paris Bike Ride 5th - 9th August 2011
GET INVOLVED:
The Open Dreams Foundation
www.leic2paris2011.wordpress.com
07742788145
Will you help me? Yes! We will help you fundraise, train and
give you all the information you need after
you register. We‟ll always be here to make
the event enjoyable and as hassle free as
possible!
What about the bike? No specialist kit is required however a cycle
helmet is compulsory and we strongly
recommend that you use your own bike for
both the training and the event itself.
Will you carry my luggage whilst
I‟m cycling? There will be a support vehicle which will
carry everyone‟s luggage. It will rendezvous
with you at every overnight stop. You just
need to carry a small bag for any essentials
like a camera or sun tan lotion.
When should I book my place on
the trip? As soon as possible! Places are extremely
limited and get snapped up quickly so sign
up today.
Is the trip for me? Definitely! This trip is a fantastic challenge for
anyone wanting to do something amazing
for a great cause! There will be like minded
people.
How fit do I need to be? You will need to follow a reasonable course
of training so that you can get the most of
the bike ride. We will send you a suggested
training plan and will be on hand to help you
with any training advice.
Will I be able to raise the
sponsorship money? Yes! Once you have started you will find that
raising the minimum sponsorship is easy and
most importantly fun! We will suggest some
fundraising ideas when you sign up and of
course help you along the way.
What about food and drink? Breakfast, lunch and light snacks will be
provided throughout the trip (except for Day
1 breakfast). Dinner will be available at every
overnight accommodation and we can
cater for vegetarians and any other dietary
requirements- as long as you let us know in
advance.