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The Geoff Thomas Foundation has 25 exclusive places available for London-Paris 2010. The L2P sold out in a record 20 hours in November but organisers, HotChillee, have committed the places to help in Geoff’s fight to find a cure for leukaemia.
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Scott Sunderland (left) & Stephen Roche (right) lead the L2P pack in ‘09
Geoff said: “With the event now fully sold out, this is a chance for riders to join one of the world’s best cyclosportives. This is a really special event and a great opportunity to get close to experiencing the thrill of riding in the peloton.
“We had an amazing experience last year with a team of 20 GTF riders – great cycling, the best camaraderie and amazing memories. I am indebted to the organisers for letting me get my hands on these precious 25 places.”
Geoff’s London-Paris 2009 charity team raised over £18,000. For 2010, Geoff is asking his 25 charity riders to raise £3,000 which includes the £870 event cost, covering accommodation for three nights, meals, ferry crossing, coach transfers, baggage forwarding and full technical support.
London-Paris 2010 is the blue-riband of cyclosportives and is recognised as the closest the amateur rider can get to the Tour de France experience. The ride covers 550km in three days with a rest day in Paris. The Daily Telegraph recently ranked the event as one of the world’s top 25 participation events, alongside the London and New York marathons. The event has also been named in the top ten of adventure events for women.
Double Olympic medallist, Rebecca Romero, and ex-professional rider, Magnus Backstedt, have already signed up to ride in 2010. Other star riders will be announced in January.
The 25 GTF places will be available on a first-come-first-served basis and can be reserved by contacting Becky Frewing at the Geoff Thomas Foundation on 07796 681299 or by emailing becky@geoffthomasfoundation.com