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Alternative 'London to Paris' challenge

Do a sponsored swim or cycle in your own gym as part of our London to Paris cycle ride!

If you can't take part in our London to Paris cycle ride, how about getting fit and completing one leg of the challenge more locally whilst also raising funds for the MS Trust? You could...

People in swimming pool

Swim the distance of the Channel in your local pool!

Could you swim 22 miles in your local pool as a 'virtual' Channel swim?

To give you an idea of what's involved in swimming the distance between Dover and Calais, you would need to complete:

  • 1,416 lengths of a 25 metre pool
  • 708 lengths of a 50 metre pool

This is obviously quite a challenge, but you can choose to cover this distance over a period of months, or perhaps recruit a team of swimmers to take part on a relay basis.

People cyclingl

Cycle all or part of the London to Paris route in your gym!

The cyclists taking part in our London to Paris ride will cover a total distance of 485 km, or 300 miles! You could really take on a challenge and cover the whole distance or complete one day of the ride - 120 km (or 75 miles). Take part either individually or in a team - it's up to you!


Sign up now and take the first step towards getting fit and supporting the MS Trust!

Call us on 01462 476707 or email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk. We will be happy to supply you with sponsor forms and fundraising advice, plus a record card for you to keep a tally of the distances you have covered.