London to Amsterdam 2025

The David Eales Memorial ride is an award-winning 5-7 day group charity ride from London (or Dunkerque) to Amsterdam each summer. The ride is long but leisurely, averaging 60 miles (about 100km) each day. The cycling conditions in Belgium and the Netherlands are level and pleasant, allowing riders to take in the scenery along the route.

Riders sometimes organise in groups of 4-6 with advice and support from veterans of the ride. These ebb and flow based on ride speed and interests along the way Riders sometimes organise in groups of 4-6 with advice and support from veterans of the ride. These ebb and flow based on ride speed and interests along the way and group members perform navigation and logistics for one another while riding.

Hostels or other accommodation are booked by the organisers, though riders are welcome to make their own arrangements in part or in whole if they so wish.

This year, an extra stop has been added to enable more time to see some of the towns and cities we visit. We will pass through or stop in Canterbury, Dover, Dunkerque, Vuerne, Brugge, Gent, Antwerp, Baarle, Breda, Utrecht, and end in Amsterdam.

We are adding on an option of Sunday in Amsterdam, with a city tour and arranged accommodation if necessary. We will also have a limited numbers option for bike return transport.

The overall cost per rider, including ferries, accommodation, food along the way and return journey tends to be around £500-£700 for a 7 day holiday for good purpose. The inital charge is a booking and confirmation deposit that goes on to start your fundraising. This is only intended as a guide and you can choose your own options or book within the group. We book shared or group accommodation as best as possible, as the camarederie is the best part of the experience and many of the hostels are an enjoyable stopover.

At the end of the ride, riders book /make their own way home. You can book a train journey, Eurostar or coach. Some coach services may require you to package your bike for transportation. Check with individual providers.