BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shooting Star Children’s Hospices - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Shooting Star Children’s Hospices X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270704 DTSTAMP:20260827T080719Z CREATED:20260827T080719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T080719Z UID:90868-1814331600-1814590799@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:The Grand Depart 2027 DESCRIPTION:Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?\nIn 2027 the Tour de France is coming to Edinburgh\, and YOU could test out the route! Same roads\, same climbs\, one day ahead of the professionals. On the 1st of July\, after a night of preparation in Edinburgh\, you can put your cycling skills to the test on a beautiful course with rolling landscapes\, leaving Scotland and heading towards the west coast of England. This unforgettable experience will challenge you across 120 miles and 7100 feet of climbing. \nYour hard work will be rewarded by stunning scenery and an immense sense of achievement. Most importantly\, you will ride knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young-person with a life-limited condition\, or have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. As if crossing the finish line wasn’t enough\, the following day you’ll have the chance to watch the professionals take on the first stage of the race\, from Edinburgh\, soaking up the unforgettable atmosphere of this iconic sporting event! \nChallenge Overview:\n\nDates: 30th June – 2nd July 2027\nMeeting/Departure Point: Edinburgh\nDuration: 3 days\nCycling: 1 day (approx. 120 miles)\nAccommodation: 2 nights in a hotel near Edinburgh\nChallenge level: tough but achievable with supported training\nSupport: full support and guidance from the Discover Adventure and Shooting Star Teams\n\nWhy Join #TeamShootingStar?\n\nReceive a free Shooting Star cycling jersey\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar updates to inspire your fundraising\nFully supported training\, preparation and trek support from our partner Discover Adventure\nKnowledge that you are supporting families make every moment count\n\nIt costs £14 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \nSign up \nHow much does it cost to enter?\n\n\n\nPayment Option\nRegistration Fee\nRemaining Challenge Costs\nFundraising Target\n\n\nSelf Funder\n£149\n£600\nAs much as possible\n\n\nMinimum Sponsorship\n£149\n£0\n£1200\n\n\n\nGet in touch…\nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n The Grand Depart 2027 FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I sign up as a group?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yes\, the more the merrier! However\, each person will need to sign up separately and reach their own individual fundraising goal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How busy will the roads be?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It will not be a closed roads route. Most of the roads are fairly quite but you should be confident riding on roads with traffic\, as we cannot predict the exact conditions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will we follow the exact Tour de France route?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will endeavour to follow the route as closely as possible\, but any deviations for safety or respect to race organisation will be taken. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do we get back to Edinburgh from the finish?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Discover Adventure team will organise transport from Carlisle back to Edinburgh\, after your day of cycling. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What sort of bike will I need?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Road bikes will be most suitable. E-bikes and other\, heavier bikes are allowed\, if you let the Discover Adventure team aware in advance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is transport included to the start?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No\, you must make your own arrangements to and from Edinburgh. You must be responsible of bringing your own bike and equipment to the meeting point. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What do I need to bring with me?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A full kit list will be provided upon registration. You must provide your own bike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Any other questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please visit Grand Depart 2027\, or contact events@shootingstar.org.uk for more information. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/the-grand-depart-2027/ LOCATION:Edinburgh CATEGORIES:Cycling,Fundraising events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/Grand-Depart-Website-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270727 DTSTAMP:20260827T080805Z CREATED:20260827T080805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T080805Z UID:90875-1816146000-1816577999@www.shootingstar.org.uk SUMMARY:London to Paris Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Can you make it capital to capital?\nA route like no other\, crossing hundreds of miles of countryside\, rolling hills\, starting and finishing in two iconic capitals. From the 21st – 25th of July 2027 you could take on over 300 miles on two wheels\, exploring two beautiful countries. From London to Dover\, across the channel to Calais\, through quiet French lanes and down the Champs Elysées to a grand finish at the Eiffel Tower. This is a journey you will remember forever. \nYour hard work will be rewarded with stunning scenery and an immense sense of achievement. Most importantly\, you will ride knowing you’re supporting families with a baby\, child or young-person with a life-limited condition\, or have been bereaved\, across west London and Surrey. As if crossing the finish line wasn’t enough\, the following day you’ll have the chance to watch the professionals take on the last stage of the race\, through Paris\, soaking up the unforgettable atmosphere of this iconic sporting event! \nChallenge Overview:\n\nDates: 21st – 25th of July (other dates available)\nMeeting/Departure Point: London\nDuration: 5 days\nCycling: 4 days (approx. 310 miles)\nAccommodation: 4 nights in varying hotels\nChallenge level: tough but achievable with supported training\nSupport: full support and guidance from the Global Adventure and Shooting Star Teams\n\nWhy Join #TeamShootingStar?\n\nReceive a free Shooting Star cycling jersey\nDedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team\nRegular #TeamShootingStar updates to inspire your fundraising\nFully supported training\, preparation and trek support from our partner Charity Challenge\nKnowledge that you are supporting families make every moment count\n\nIt costs £14 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going. \nSign up \nThese dates don’t work for you? \nIf you can’t make it on the 21st – 25th of July\, tap below for the full list of available dates and start fundraising now! \nOther dates \nHow much does it cost to enter?\n\n\n\nPayment Option\nRegistration Fee\nRemaining Challenge Costs\nFundraising Target\n\n\nSelf Funder\n£99\n£1000\nAs much as possible\n\n\nMinimum Sponsorship\n£99\n£0\n£2000\n\n\n\nGet in touch…\nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. \nEmail: events@shootingstar.org.uk \nPhone: 020 8783 2000 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n The Grand Depart 2027 FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I sign up as a group?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yes\, the more the merrier! However\, each person will need to sign up separately and reach their own individual fundraising goal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How busy will the roads be?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n It will not be a closed roads route. Most of the roads are fairly quite but you should be confident riding on roads with traffic\, as we cannot predict the exact conditions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will we follow the exact Tour de France route?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will endeavour to follow the route as closely as possible\, but any deviations for safety or respect to race organisation will be taken. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do we get back to Edinburgh from the finish?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Discover Adventure team will organise transport from Carlisle back to Edinburgh\, after your day of cycling. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What sort of bike will I need?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Road bikes will be most suitable. E-bikes and other\, heavier bikes are allowed\, if you let the Discover Adventure team aware in advance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is transport included to the start?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No\, you must make your own arrangements to and from Edinburgh. You must be responsible of bringing your own bike and equipment to the meeting point. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What do I need to bring with me?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A full kit list will be provided upon registration. You must provide your own bike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Any other questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please visit Grand Depart 2027\, or contact events@shootingstar.org.uk for more information. URL:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/london-to-paris-bike-ride-2/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Cycling,Fundraising events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/app/uploads/2026/08/London-to-Paris-website-Image.jpg GEO:51.507351;-0.127758 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR