The March Consultants L2A
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10-11 September 2026 Full Price: £750 Deposit Only: £250
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The London to Amsterdam Cycle is a 2-day, 136-mile Cycle Tour from the centre of London to the lively capital city of Holland.
Join us for a cycle to Amsterdam, a true cosmopolitan melting pot, from one of London’s most historic landmarks on an epic weekend adventure.
Between these two bustling capitals, two days of cycling await following a challenging route through some of the most beautiful countryside and coastal areas both countries have to offer.
The London to Amsterdam Cycle is supported by the Challenge Central team along the way, with our vehicle carrying any personal belongings you may need to Amsterdam. The support vehicle is never far away and will meet us at every checkpoint where you will have access to your belongings.
You will also have the option for your bikes to be transported back to the UK following the challenge – allowing you to explore Amsterdam in all of its glory!
Please note the price of the challenge includes the overnight ferry to Holland but does not include accommodation in Amsterdam or your return to the UK.
What’s included:
>> Support Vehicle
>> Cycle Leaders
>> Overnight Ferry (Day 1)
>> Lunch (Days 1 & 2)*
>> London to Amsterdam Finisher Medal
>> Light Refreshments & Fluids
*Specific Restaurants
What's not included:
>> Equipment
>> Personal Insurance
>> Food
>> Accommodation in Amsterdam
>> Transport back from Amsterdam
Please find our full Terms and Conditions here.
Day 1 - London to Harwich – 83 miles
The challenge begins at Carlton House Terrace, London (SW1Y 5AH) at 8:00. Here you will meet the Challenge Central team and of course your fellow cyclists! We will travel a short distance on foot to our starting point in Trafalgar Square, where we will depart at 9:00.
We will head out of the capital towards the port in Harwich, traveling through the lovely, meandering country roads of Essex. Whilst smooth roads will allow us to pick up the pace, the terrain is both undulating and challenging – although we will have refreshment stops along the way!
Our evening on the overnight ferry to Holland is a fairly luxurious affair with restaurants, bars, a cinema, and the all-important free wifi onboard! Cabins have en-suite showers, towels and bedding provided.
For even further comfort, it is also possible to upgrade your cabin accommodation to single occupancy at an additional charge, subject to availability.
Day 2 - Hook of Holland to Amsterdam – 53 miles
Our ferry will arrive at approximately 07:45 local time at the Hook of Holland. From here we embark on a truly magnificent coastal ride before heading into the heart of Holland. After refueling at lunch in Katwijk, we push on for the final 30 miles to the wonderful Amsterdam Art Square.
The challenge concludes around 16:00. You have the option of your bike being transported back to Hertfordshire for collection during the week, allowing you the freedom to explore the streets, canals and parks of this most vibrant city at your leisure. Our team regularly stay in Amsterdam and we welcome all challengers to enjoy a well-deserved drink or two in the evening!
The return from Amsterdam is not included in the trip so will need to be arranged personally by each challenger.
The Challenge Central support vehicle can however transfer bikes and any personal belongings back to the UK for a Hertfordshire collection for an additional fee. Belongings can be collected from Letchworth, Hertfordshire at an arranged time from the following Monday evening.
WHAT OUR CHALLENGERS SAY
Challenge Central has been successfully helping people overcome some of the toughest, most exciting challenges for many years. Here’s what they have to say about their London to Amsterdam experience with us:
Nick Goldberg, September, 2022
“Challenge Central were invaluable to us in enabling our charity ride from London to Amsterdam. Nothing was too much for them, they handled our challenge and our team of cyclists with varied abilities with care, consideration and professionalism. We now consider the CC team firm friends and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. 5 stars.”
Rebecca, September 2022
“We have just completed the London to Amsterdam Challenge with Challenge Central. We could never have achieved our goal if it wasn’t for the AMAZING team, Steve, Dave and the wonderful Kelly! Honestly, their preparation, professionalism and FUN made this trip one of the best I have ever done! Thanks a million!!”
Chantal, September 2022
“Our group had a fantastic experience with the CC team (Steve, Kelly and David). They took care of every detail seamlessly and couldn’t do enough to help us with muddy tyres, loading bikes, repairing punctures etc. so that we could focus on getting the challenge completed and raising funds for our charity. They were the perfect balance of professional and personable, bringing humour, energy, fun and morale. We felt like we were in safe hands at all times and learnt a thing or two about cycling from our super athlete guides! Thank you team CC.”
Sabrina, September 2022
“Thank you Steve, Kelly and Dave for the most memorable few days on our London to Amsterdam cycle. I have only been a road cyclist for a few months but I officially have the cycle bug!! Challenge Central considered all elements of each day removing any stress so that we could focus on our ride. We could not have asked for a better team... laughter, tears... still buzzing! Can't wait for our next adventure!!”
Lerona Goldberg, September 2022
“I literally could not fault these event organisers! Challenge Central made my vision of doing something almost impossible, an absolute dream!! We have all had the time of our lives and have felt nothing but support and admiration for the whole Challenge Central team. What a team they are!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this a reality. London to Amsterdam, done! Bring on the challenge, which I know will only be possible with this awesome crew leading us there. Thank you, love you guys!!! Xxx”
Ramandeep, July 2022
“A group of 7 of us booked the London to Amsterdam ride through Challenge Central. We can't thank the team enough for their support and tips to help us complete the ride. The organisation was superb - from the planned stops, to the delicious meals to keeping us hydrated, they were fantastic. We will be booking London to Paris next year! :-)”
Aman, July 2022
“This company is honestly the best I have encountered for challenges. They are extremely knowledgable and organised. No one was left behind and they support you all the way. There was a group of 6 of us friends who had never done anything like this before and they made sure we all felt like part of the team. They had regular checks on anyone at the back and made sure that no one got lost. Was an amazing experience so a big thank you to the team at Challenge Central.”
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Jim, July 2019
“Huge thanks to Alan and the fantastic team. The trip exceeded my expectations and I am eager to do more challenges in the future. A truly memorable experience”
Chris, July 2019
"Well organised and very engaging leaders made the challenge fun and pushed us all to complete the ride. The various paces meant everyone was involved and no-one felt pressured, whilst wanting to complete the challenge. An excellent run event and one that I would absolutely recommend to others."
Rob, September 2017
"Once again, a great trip - the team always take good care of you and adapt the pace to everyone's availability. The guides are patient, knowledgeable, and your safety is always very important to them. Thanks for looking after us from London to Amsterdam.
Catherine, July 2017
"I cycled the London to Amsterdam Challenge this Summer. I have to say the challenge was incredible. Challenge Central thought of everything; they pre-ordered drinks and food at each stop and I felt safe on the road with the group. The van was also with us every step of the way so we didn't have to carry anything on our bikes. I was not the fastest in the group and the Challenge Central team were always there to guide you and not rushing off with the main group. I think we all had the best night's sleep on the ferry, the food was lovely in the restaurant and we enjoyed a well-deserved beer too. I did this on my own and did not know anyone in the group; the team from Challenge Central were so friendly and put you at ease. To cycle through Holland from the ferry was a beautiful route; all cycle lanes through sand dunes, greenhouses by the sides of the road, on straight roads with cycle lanes past canals with windmills and ducks; absolutely charming! Thank you Challenge Central; I am already thinking of the London to Paris Challenge for next year."
Helen, July 2017
"On route to the meet point I was very apprehensive as I had no idea what to expect etc. this was all alleviated from the moment I arrived, the guides were immediately welcoming and quashed any fears I had about the event. This support carried on from that moment to moment we arrived in Amsterdam! The planning, their knowledge of the route, even down to them finding an alternative place for us to dine on day two, as the planned stop was too noisy due to an unknown event happening in the area, and them supporting a member of the team who unfortunately fell ill on the route, in short absolutely fantastic! I'm already thinking about my next one!"
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Jernej, September 2016
"I did a lot of cycling in the past, but this was my first event in UK. Only thumbs up for organising and leading all participants in the best and safest way throughout the event. Love how the whole team was working in the way that participants could finish the course. Special thanks to supporting van and all laughs we had on this wonderful event."
Emily, July 2016
"What an amazing trip! Thank you to Challenge Central for organising it all so well and to all involved for making it so much fun!"
"A truly exceptional and well organised London to Amsterdam cycle. From the moment I registered, the information provided was very helpful. I found the itinerary a great help and couldn't fault any of the communications at all. We were well looked after in all aspects by great guides who couldn't have been friendlier. A support vehicle which was always nearby was very comforting and lovely well-chosen rest-points. The ride into Amsterdam was exceptional. There was a guide for every level. The stronger, faster riders who wanted to really push on could do so, the average paced riders could go at their pace and the not-so-strong who wanted to take it all in weren't left without support. It was perfect. I'd recommend London to Amsterdam with CC for every level of cyclist. This is my second Challenge Central event and I'll certainly do more challenges with CC.”
Steve, July 2017
"I would like to say a big thank you to Team Challenge Central for their help, guidance and enthusiasm for this trip. It was most definitely an amazing experience and most definitely an achievement. It is not for the light-hearted, it does really take a lot out of you but if you’re mentally and physically prepared, this will be an enjoyable and exciting challenge to sign up for.
I feared I would struggle having only started cycling 7 months prior to the event however, with the motivation from Alan, David and Rob, I was able to see light at the end of the tunnel and cycled the whole way from London to Amsterdam! Team Challenge Central do really look after you from the minute you sign up."
Jiten, September 2015
If you would like to read other challenge testimonials from our previous participants, you can view them here.