Sophie Roberts, aka Challenge Sophie is the puppet-master behind this event. She’s cycled London to Paris in 24 hours 15 times and has led cycling tours supporting and motivating people to achieve this challenge. Her award winning blog helps hundreds of people every year to complete this challenge and inspired her to organise this event.
“I created this event because completing it was a life changer for me back in 2008 when I had very little cycling experience. I’ve done it every year since then because I love how empowering it is to cycle between London and Paris in 24 hours. It’s iconic, fun and comes with bags of kudos!
L2P24 will be running for the 8th year in 2026 and promises to be bigger and more awesome than ever.
This is an unbelievable, life-affirming, challenging and rewarding adventure that everyone loves. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome, if you can work up to cycling 100 miles in your training you’ll be in a good place to complete this.”
Her aim is to bring together people who want to achieve something extraordinary and provide them with the support, motivation and companionship to make it possible. After last year’s event, she can’t wait to meet and ride with you all.
This is your chance to challenge yourself, set new limits and have the adventure of a lifetime with a brilliant group of people.
Sophie has teamed up with Cycle Friendly who have years of experience organising mass particpation cycling events all over the world. Our crew, run by Chris Ward and Jonathan Friend, will include mechanics, support cyclists, first aid support, drivers and caterers. They will be on hand to tend to your needs and support you in completing this challenge.
If you have any questions at all please email info@challengesophie.com