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Le Cure de France Charity Cycle Ride
Fundraising ride for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
In 2016 the ride takes in yet more of the iconic Tour de France climbs over five days of riding in the French Alps.
Taking in more climbs than ever before the 2016 route will take the cyclists on a circular route from Les Gets, 2472m of vertical gain in 83.6km. Then on stage two they will take them south from Morzine down to Albertville, a distance of 102.4km with 2448m of vertical. Stage three will go further south still leaving from Albertville and arriving at saint-Jean de Maurienne 86.3km later after climbing 2190m. The final stage will see them travel from St Jean to the infamous 21 bends of the Alpe d'Huez. A journey of 108.1km and an astounding 4104m of vertical gain.
The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of the largest Breast Units in the UK, treating over 700 patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer every year. As well as delivering a state of the art clinical service, the Breast Unit is also at the forefront of clinical and biological research into the nature and treatment of this major disease.
You can donate to support this great charity and the intrepid riders by visiting their website.
Follow them on twitter @lecuredefrance
Venue
On the roads near Alpe d'Huez
History
In 2014 a group of amateur cyclists tackled three of the Tour de France’s most iconic climbs; Mont Ventoux, Col du Galibier and l’Alpe d’Huez to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The 23 ambitious cyclists travelled 224 miles (360 km) in 4 days, from Carpentras in Provence to Alpe d'Huez in the French Alps, ending with a massive climb up the infamous 21 bends.
This was to be the first of their charity endeavours. They completed a second route in 2015 and are now planning for 2016.
Facts & figures
The 2016 route covers 380.4km in just four days and an incredible 11,214 metres of vertical gain.
