Looking for a cycling challenge to aim for in 2026? Join us for our 2026 cycle challenge: Amsterdam to Zurich: Six Countries in Six Days - all in aid of The Children’s Centre!
This six-day, 540 mile epic ride is your chance to tackle an incredible cycling challenge while experiencing the heart of Europe. We've mapped out a route that tests your endurance while also rewarding you with stunning landscapes!
A Grand Tour: Travel through the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland in just six days.
A Cyclist's Dream: We've built in something for everyone, from an early 110-mile century ride in the Dutch flatlands to testing climbs on our 'biggest day' (4,290 ft of ascent). We even follow the outward leg of the legendary Liège–Bastogne–Liège classic!
History in Motion: Pedal through places that shaped Europe - past Maastricht (birthplace of the EU), Schengen (where border controls were abolished), and Strasbourg (home of the European Parliament).
Rivers and Views: Enjoy a ferry across the Lek and a long, scenic stretch following the magnificent River Rhine upstream.
With our hugely experienced trip leader Andy at the helm, a support vehicle handling your logistics (and our very own Francophone Simon handling the chat), all you need is your bike and the drive to succeed.
Event Details
Arrival: Amsterdam: Saturday 4th July 2026
Riding Dates: Sunday 5th – Friday 10th July 2026
Return Home: Saturday 11th July 2026 (from Zurich)
The Route
Arrival day: Amsterdam to Gorinchem - 37 miles, 200ft (loosen up those legs and test the bikes after transit!)
Day 1: Gorinchem to Lixhe - 110 miles, 1,008ft
Day 2: Lixhe to Bastogne - 76 miles, 4,290ft
Day 3: Bastogne to Schengen - 67 miles, 3910ft
Day 4: Schengen to Saverne - 99 miles, 3,443ft
Day 5: Saverne to Nuenberg am Rhein - 85 miles, 552ft
Day 6: Nuenberg am Rhein to Zurich - 62 miles, 3010ft
Join the team and achieve something extraordinary for The Children's Centre!
How to Get Involved
Deposit: Secure your place with a deposit via the link below. Deposits will be deducted from the final trip cost (which will be approximately £1,400 for a single room, or £1,100 for a shared room).
Sponsorship: We ask participants to raise a minimum of £1,000 in sponsorship to support our vital work.
Questions? Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Don’t miss this chance to take on a life-changing challenge while supporting The Children’s Centre’s mission to improve the lives of children and families.
Click below to sign up and start your journey! To secure your place, we’ll need your deposit of £100 by January 30th 2026.
All funds raised from this event will go directly to help provide our charitable services for children and families on the island.