CYCLE FOR MS: Conquer the Tour IS a FOUR DAY CHARITY CYCLING EVENT. EACH YEAR RIDERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TAKE ON STAGES FROM THE TOUR DE FRANCE, JUST WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RACE.
IN PREVIOUS YEARS, RIDERS HAVE TAKEN ON MOUNTAINS SUCH AS ALPE D'HUEZ, Col du Tourmalet, CIME DU BONETTE, AND MANY MORE LEGENDARY CLIMBS.
Event details...
When
- 23-26 June 2027
Where
- 2027 TBC
What is included?
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- Three meals per day*
- Refreshments and snacks along the route
- Full coaching support in the run-up and during the event
- Transport between each stage for you and your bike
- 2 x event jerseys
- Fundraising support
- Airport transfers**
*full meals for the 4 days of the experience and welcome dinner on first night
**there is one set transfer for arrival and departure. Anything outside of that, you will need to arrange yourself.
What is not included
- Flights and Insurance
- Bike transfer fees
- Mechanical Support (you will need to be able to assemble and repair your own bike)
find out more
If you are interested but would like to know more, we’d love to hear from you:
costs
- Registration Fee: £2,200
- Fundraising Minimum: £2,200
What you can Expect...
Before
- Training advice and support.
- Fundraising support and guidance from the MSIF team.
- Regular team calls, mailouts, and a Whatsapp group to keep you motivated.
- Briefings on MSIF activities and what the money you raise goes to support.
During
- First night welcome reception.
- x2 Cycle for MS jersey to wear with pride during the ride.
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotels in France.
- Lunch on the go during all the stages.
- Hotel accommodation arranged (in shared double, or occasionally triple rooms)*
- Support and guidance from cycling coaches.
- Transfer from and to the airport.
After
- The ability to watch the Tour de France a few weeks later and say 'I was there, I conqured that mountain'.
- The respect of your cycling peers and legendary status.
- A lifetime of memories created with your new cycling friends.
- And most importantly, lots of 'Kudos' on Strava.
Testimonials
"Riding through the breathtaking Pyrenees with Cycle for MS in 2025 was an unforgettable challenge, made even more meaningful by the incredible spirit and support of my Merck colleagues. The experience was a powerful mix of pushing limits, building connections, and discovering the stunning beauty of the region, all for a truly important cause”
fabien (2025 rider)
“This was my first rodeo with the MSIF crew. Such infectious energy and wonderful support throughout the event. It was a delight to be able to contribute to their wider mission”
james (2025 RIDER)
“This was my first time participating in the Cycle for MS tour, and it was a truly beautiful experience. Riding 'as one for patients' with the team through the iconic cols des Pyrénées was an incredible feeling. Contributing to the MS cause while cycling alongside patients was both humbling and inspiring”
Pierre (2025 rider)
