Ski Solutions
London to Val d'Isère bike ride
Fundraising for The Snow Sports Foundation
Story
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original tailor-made ski tour operator and largest specialist ski travel agency. We’ve been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years across Europe and North America. Our business is made by skiers, for skiers, and we have made it our mission to share our passion for the mountains with as many people as possible.
In August 2024, four brave members of our team are embarking on a week-long cycling challenge from Friday 23 to Thursday 29 August, starting from our London office (Brixton), all the way to one of our top-selling ski resorts in France, Val d’Isère, in aid of our fantastic charity partner, Snow Sports Foundation.
Pedalling off on Friday 23 August, the team will be cycling to the ferry at Newhaven, crossing over to Dieppe, skirting north-east of Paris and heading south-east towards the Swiss border and Lake Annecy. The team will pick up the Route des Grandes Alpes, riding from the Beaufortain range into the Tarentaise valley. On the final day, the team will face two major climbs. The first up to the Cormet de Roselend (1,968m) perched above the lake, before descending down into Bourg-Saint-Maurice and then climbing up past Tignes Lake to Val d’Isère. This challenge averages an impressive 130km per day, climbing a total of 9,000m over the week (just above the height of Everest!).
Our 'Why'
We are raising money for the Snow Sports Foundation (SSF), our incredible charity partner that delivers life-changing snow sports experiences to people with additional needs, disabilities, and financial hardship. Through the power of skiing, SSF helps to develop their student’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being. We are proud to be able to help as many people as possible to experience the magic of the slopes.
''We are so grateful for the funding we receive as it not only benefits the funded individuals in the development of their own life skills, but also enhances their family, school, and social environments.” - Snow Sports Foundation
Meet the team!
Ian - Managing Director
I'd describe myself as a keen cyclist, I grew up exploring the beautiful Northern Irish countryside on my bike. As a commuter, I also cycle to work regularly, but this trip is a whole new level of challenge! I'm excited but a little petrified at the same time!
Murray - Head of Client Services
I am an avid cyclist with experience in endurance bikepacking. I'm particularly looking forward to tackling some of the iconic Tour de France routes as we reach the Alps!
James - Cycling Operations Manager
I previously worked as a cycling tour operator in the Alps, and I have done a few long-distance cycling challenges myself. I'm excited to reconnect with some of the routes that I used to enjoy, as well as taking on The Alps.
Ewan - Senior Account Manager
I am the novice of the group, having only bought my first road bike last summer! Through commuting, I have cycled around London for five years on a single speed, but now I want a challenge to get fit again. Who wouldn’t want to cycle 600 miles, climbing more than 9,000m through The Alps, in a week?!