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Across the Divide tell us that there are still places left on their Euro Cities Cycle 2011; a fantastic five day jaunt that takes riders through three of Europe�s most vibrant cities � London, Amsterdam and Brussels (with Breda thrown in for good measure en-route). The course covers around 300miles in the saddle; the majority of which is on minor roads and country lanes with full support from ATD guides, medical and logistics staff.

Day One begins with a briefing in London before the first ride section of just over 90miles to Harwich and an overnight ferry to Holland. A shorter (58mile) Day Two sees riders arrive in Amsterdam with plenty of time for sightseeing and recovery before Day Three�s 71miler to Breda. The final day of riding (around 80miles) leads, ultimately, to Brussels for a celebratory meal (and maybe some well earned chocolate), before the following day�s journey via Eurostar back to London � no effort required�

For full details see:

www.acrossthedivide.com

Across the Divide have bookings open for this year�s London to Paris charity bike ride (June 1 � 5); an event that sees participants challenge themselves across four days of cycling from London, through rolling Kent countryside and picturesque French villages, to the heart of Paris with an epic Finish beneath the Eiffel Tower.

The challenge, now its third year, covers around 300 miles (mostly on minor roads and lanes) with an itinerary that breaks down as:

Day 1, 100miles � Greenwich, via the London suburbs and southern counties to Dover (with a couple of chewy hills to get you in the mood)
Day 2, 70mies � Calais to the historic town of Arras.
Day 3, 76miles � Arras to Compiegne, the most scenic day of cycling.
Day 4, 63miles � Compiegne to Paris, complete with celebratory meal.
Day 5 � Eurostar to St Pancras (no sweat required�)

In our experience ATD manage to pull of the near impossible balancing act between laid-back, sheer fun and impeccable planning and, with the promise of ATD guides, logistics staff, event doctor, wholesome foods and quality overnight hotels the only thing you have to do is peddle. As the organisers put it: �Although this event will be hard going at times, the rewards will be great.� � This is one charity ride Cyclo really wants to take up this year�

For more information see: www.acrossthedivide.com