Bordeaux—Paris 2013 team deposit

2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the date the last Briton, the legendary Tommy Simpson, won the Bordeaux–Paris in a time of 14 hours. To commemorate his achievement, 25 teams of four riders each will attempt to complete the historic and challenging route within 24 hours.

Bordeaux—Paris 2013 team deposit

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The Rapha Bordeaux – Paris 2013 is a team cycling challenge over the famous Bordeaux to Paris route, covering a distance of 600km, the aim of the ride is to raise £250,000 for Ambitious about Autism. Every rider in your team of four will need to raise £2500 to meet this target. You can register an initial team below.

The first 20 deposits paid will gain a place on the start line on 12th September 2013.

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2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the date the last Briton, the legendary Tommy Simpson, won the Bordeaux–Paris in a time of 14 hours. To commemorate his achievement, a maximum of 25 teams of four riders each will attempt to complete the historic and challenging route within 24 hours.

The aim of the ride is to raise a target of £250,000 for Ambitious about Autism. We have designed a commemorative Bordeaux-Paris Jersey and all participants will be given the option of recognising their achievement with a ride-specific roundel. The ride has been organised by Rapha and Ambitious about Autism, in partnership with specialist cycle event management company Alpe, and it promises to be a unique, challenging and fun experience.

The ride will take place over the weekend of the 12th to the 15th of September 2013.

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