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British riders select their preferred means of travel to Dieppe. It is recommended that
people attending for the first time, or those who may not have racks and mudguards, travel to Dieppe
on the Saturday morning on the Transmanche ferry service from Newhaven. Cars can be left in a car park
at the ferry port in Newhaven. You will only have a short cycle ride from the port of Dieppe to the town centre
and will be able to manage with a bag on your back. The port is about 1 mile from the town centre.
Naturally, if you intend to travel by car then any port is suitable. It is approximately 50 miles from Le Havre
to Dieppe.
Generally we all meet up at a reception in the Town Hall at 5pm so that the dignitaries from Dieppe and CC Dieppe can
welcome the UK contingent. This is hosted by a member of the Mayor's office and CC Dieppe and is followed by a glass of wine.
Prior to the ride on Sunday you will receive route sheets for your chosen distance, all of which are covered on
local maps. Suitable maps include: 304 (Local 1/175,000 series), 513 (Regional 1/275,000 series) or the old
Michelin map 52 (now out of print). Riders may travel in groups or ride alone. The entry fee of £6 includes
mid-way refreshments served near the chateau at St. Aubin le Cauf.
There are generally 2 walks which start from the event HQ at 9 am. The shorter one is around the centre of Dieppe
but the second longer walk takes in the surrounding countryside and is around 10 miles.
Immediately following the rides there is a prize presentation where some prizes normally come our way. There are
many awards for the children who participate so it is a real family occasion.
On Sunday evening a meal is arranged in the Windsor Hotel on the seafront for the first 120 to apply. This year the meal will
cost
£30 per head, this including a 4 course meal with welcome drink and wine.
The majority of people return home on the Monday. Occasionally cyclists have returned on the Sunday evening but
this means that you would miss the presentation. The presentation generally completes around 6 - 6.30pm.
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