Will Carling will be cycling 520km from London to Paris to raise funds for some of the most disadvantaged children around the world. Starting at the Royal Palace of Hampton Court, he will cycling through the garden of England and across the Channel to France and  finishing at the iconic Eiffel Tower after riding past the famous Parisian landmarks. London to Paris is a tough cycling challenge, mentally and physically. This will test his endurance, stamina and fitness to the limits – and he is fundraising for us along the way.

Carling said: “The L2P is the Six Nations of cyclosportives and it’s going to be every bit as tough and demanding as a bruising encounter at Twickenham. But I’m training hard and we’re determined to make it to Paris.

“If it’s tough out on the road for us, all we have to think about is the young people we’re cycling for. Children across the globe face unimaginable hardships and through Right To Play we use sport as an educational tool to make a significant improvement to their lives.

"I’m really looking forward to leading my team out on the road to Paris. I only hope we make it to the Eiffel Tower.”

He will be embarking on this challenge with friends Mike Powell and Ian Lobley.

To donate to the team please visit Will's fundraising pages