News & Media
Keep up-to-date on all the latest news stories and press releases from within the HotChillee cycling community...
The L2P 2012 February Newsletter
Thursday 16th February 2012The February edition of The London-Paris 2012 newsletter, featuring information about training rides, HotChillee Sportive, introducing the Official Teams and more.
Read More ...HotChillee announces its first ever Hand Cyclist team for The London-Paris 2012
Tuesday 7th February 2012Stoke Mandeville Hand Cyclist team, sponsored by Stewarts Law LLP, participate in 520km ride from London to Paris
Read More ...The L2P 2012 January Newsletter
Monday 23rd January 2012The London-Paris 2012 January Newsletter is now available. Rider and sponsor updates and offers, plus training tips, the full training calendar and optional extras purchases.
Read More ...Chain Reaction Cycles & Vitus Bikes announced as official HotChillee partners for The London-Paris & The Alpine Challenge
Friday 20th January 2012HotChillee today announces that both Chain Reaction Cycles and Vitus Bikes have signed a three-year partnership to support HotChillee's multi-stage events: the flagship London-Paris and The Alpine Challenge.
Read More ...HotChillee Training Ride #1
Thursday 15th December 2011The first HotChillee training ride takes places on Sunday 29th January. The ride will be in the region of 80km and will be a winter pace. Please note that the
Read More ...Cycling stars Ride for a Purpose with 25,000 other participants in South Africa's Momentum 94.7
Wednesday 14th December 2011HotChillee and Momentum took a group of four international professional cyclists to join in on the action at the South African Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge on 20 November, participating in the Ride for a Purpose campaign.
Read More ...HotChillee's The London-Paris raises nearly £200,000 for charity
Thursday 8th December 2011The London-Paris 2011, one of the world's most exciting amateur cycling events, raised a grand total of £195,000 for its three official charities: DEBRA, UK Youth and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research in partnership with Geoff Thomas (LLR).
Read More ...HotChillee increases places on The Alpine Challenge after selling out in record time
Wednesday 23rd November 2011The Alpine Challenge, HotChillee's premier multi-stage alpine sportive, sold out in two hours after entries went live. In response to demand, HotChillee has increased places by 50 per cent, from 150 to 230, with only a handful of entries left.
Read More ...HotChillee Rendezvous
Tuesday 15th November 2011The HotChillee Rendezvous 2012 will take place between 18th and 25th February at Stephen Roche's Training Camp in Mallorca, in February. The training camp will be run by HotChillee Ride Captain David Williams and Stephen will also be joining HotChillee riders.
Read More ...HotChillee and Momentum secure cycling elites for South Africa outreach
Wednesday 9th November 2011HotChillee and Momentum today announce that they are taking a group of four international professional cyclists to join the South African Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge on 20 November, participating in the Ride for a Purpose campaign. The ride will be followed by visits to local charities, including the Morning Star Children's Centre, a day care facility for underprivileged children affected by HIV / AIDS.
Read More ...Entry goes live for the cycling event of 2012 'The Alpine Challenge'
Thursday 20th October 2011HotChillee opens entries to its premier multi-stage sportive, The Alpine Challenge 2012 on Monday 24th October 2011 at 12pm.
Read More ...Sizzling end to The 2011 Alpine Challenge in Annecy
Monday 12th September 2011The 2011 Alpine Challenge finished in Annecy on Sunday under clear blue skies and with riders experiencing temperatures of over 30 degrees. Following the same innovative format as The London-Paris, the riders faced 4 stages, held over 3 days and covering famed climbs including the Col Des Aravis, Col de la Forclaz and Col de la Croix Fry.
Read More ...HotChillee arrives in Annecy for The Alpine Challenge 2011
Friday 9th September 2011Riders from all over the globe arrived in Annecy, France yesterday, to start the three-day Alpine Challenge today. Based on the same innovative format as The London-Paris, riders will tackle 4 stages with winners jersey's for king and queen of the mountains.
Read More ...Chain Reaction Cycles announced as official retail partner for The Alpine Challenge 2011/12
Tuesday 9th August 2011London, UK - Chain Reaction Cycles have entered a two-year partnership with global events and marketing company HotChillee, and will be a top tier sponsor of The Alpine Challenge - a multi-day road ride tackling some of the greatest climbs in the French Alps.
Read More ...Amateurs and Pros rub shoulders at The Alpine Challenge 2011
Saturday 23rd July 2011This September The Alpine Challenge aims to epitomise the ethos of being a professional event for amateurs, in the rarified Alpine atmosphere of southern France. The HotChillee event has a cross-section of participants that also bear this out, by today announcing the participation of UK-based road professional rider Yanto Barker.
Read More ...The London-Paris 2012 Entries
Tuesday 19th July 2011HotChillee, have today announced the entry format and dates for The London-Paris 2012. The event next year will be the 9th Edition and will take place from the 21st-24th June 2012.
Read More ...The London-Paris 2011 - Eurosport Highlights
Wednesday 6th July 2011The London-Paris 2011 Eurosport Highlights were first shown after the highlights of the first stage of the Tour de France. It's repeated again on Eurosport on Friday 8th July at 9pm, but you can also watch it online...
Read More ...The L2P 2011 Route Announced
Friday 27th May 2011 Read More ...The L2P 2011 May Newsletter
Thursday 26th May 2011 Read More ...The Alpine Challenge 2011 route is announced
Wednesday 4th May 2011 Read More ...Cycle insurance specialists to increase exposure via HotChillee events in 2011
Wednesday 4th May 2011London, UK - HotChillee events The London-Paris and The Alpine Challenge promise to be better-than-ever in 2011 with a new partner on board in the form of cycle insurance specialists Cyclosure.
Read More ...Cyclosure Travel Insurance Launched with HotChillee
Wednesday 4th May 2011HotChillee events The London-Paris and The Alpine Challenge promise to be better-than-ever in 2011 with a new partner on board in the form of cycle insurance specialists Cyclosure. Cyclosure is the new cycling-specific travel and event insurance from Towergate Wilsons, the leading provider of adventure, outdoors and sports insurance to the British armed forces. Wilsons has been insuring the forces for over 60 years and has already covered a broad range of cycling events and activities across the globe.
Read More ...Skoda UK Sponsors The London-Paris 2011
Wednesday 4th May 2011Skoda UK has announced it is sponsoring the eighth annual London-Paris cycling event, which takes place on 23-26 June 2011. The 520km bike ride is recognised as one of the world's most exciting cyclosportives and sees a combination of professional sportsmen and women, high profile celebrities, and industry leaders and influencers ride from London to the French capital over three stages.
Read More ...The London-Paris 2011 - March Newsletter
Friday 18th March 2011March's edition of The London-Paris 2011 newsletter is now online, with news, team interviews and helpful tips to keep on top of everything leading up to the event. It's available for PDF download. We've announced an exciting new sponsor and get a Q+A from Sven Thiele on The Alpine Challenge 2011.
Read More ...HotChillee Expands into South Africa
Thursday 10th March 2011HotChillee, the company behind The London Paris, The Alpine Challenge and Cyclosport.org today announced expansion of its operations into South Africa.
Read More ...The Alpine Challenge Entry Goes Live!
Wednesday 23rd February 2011Following the launch of The Alpine Challenge 2011 three weeks ago, entries will open today (Wednesday 23rd February) at 12.00pm (GMT), for what is likely to be one of the most beautiful and exhilarating cycle sportive events of 2011. Participants can enter via The Alpine Challenge website.
Read More ...The London-Paris 2011 - February Newsletter
Saturday 19th February 2011February's edition of The London-Paris 2011 newsletter is now online, with news, team interviews and helpful tips to keep on top of everything leading up to the event. It's available for PDF download.
Read More ...HotChillee launch The London-Paris sister event
Friday 4th February 2011Cycling events company HotChillee today (4 February) launched the The Alpine Challenge. With fresh branding and a fantastic new website this challenging event will satisfy the desires of those multi-day cycle sportivers who are looking for the ultimate ride, and are able to tackle some of the toughest terrain in the French Alps.
Read More ...The London-Paris 2011 Kicks Off
Monday 31st January 2011The London-Paris 2011 kicked-off last Thursday (20 Jan) evening, at a launch event hosted in the wonderful surroundings of the brand new Sigma Sport bike store in Kingston, Surrey. Considered the UK's foremost cyclosportive, The London-Paris is now cemented as one of the premier cycling events on the calendar and saw a record number of teams unveiled to a packed audience of riders, sponsors, corporate backers and sporting celebrities. Demand for places on the 2011 event has been such that the event sold out in around 15 minutes.
Read More ...The London-Paris 2011 - January Newsletter
Wednesday 26th January 2011The first of the 2011 newsletters has hit inboxes this week, and if you missed out, here's a chance to see the text version. Stay tuned for future news. It reads: The London-Paris was formed in 2004, it began with just 13 participants. Today, The London-Paris is recognised as one of the world's most exciting cyclosportives and is the closest the amateur rider can get to the Tour de France experience...
Read More ...The London-Paris 2011 Sells Out in Record Time
Tuesday 2nd November 2010London, UK - The London-Paris 2011 opened for entries at 12 noon (GMT) yesterday, November 1st, and sold out in 15 minutes. Considered the UK's foremost cyclosportive, The London-Paris is now cemented as one of the premier cycling events on the calendar and HotChillee's Sven Thiele was pleasantly surprised at the exceptional demand for places.
Read More ...Cyclevox Extends Relationship with HotChillee
Monday 1st November 2010Cyclevox, the media consultancy has been appointed by HotChillee to handle all aspects of its PR and production needs into 2011. Over the last 3 years, Cyclevox has been instrumental in capturing the footage of HotChillee event The London-Paris and new groundbreaking events such as the End-to-End Relay Challenge, and in-turn delivering beautiful DVD and film packages underlining the quality and emotion of these events.
Read More ...The London-Paris 2011 is Ready to Go Live
Thursday 28th October 2010HotChillee, the global media, marketing and events company, have today announced thatThe London-Paris2011will be open for entries next Monday, November 1st at 12 noon (GMT). Considered the UK's foremost cyclosportive, The London-Paris is now cemented as one of the premier cycling events on the calendar.
Read More ...The 2010 HotChillee Alpine Challenge
Wednesday 21st July 2010Registration has opened for September's HotChillee Alpine Challenge and it's been announced that former Tour de France winner, Stephen Roche, will be taking part. The HotChillee Alpine Challenge is a three-stage ride which takes cyclists to the mountains of France and offers the chance to take on some of the climbs that dominate the Tour de France.
Read More ...Yanto Barker Wins Elite HotChillee Circuit Races at BikeRadar Live
Sunday 11th July 2010Yanto Barker (Pendragon Sports / Le Col / Colnago) won the Hot Chillee Elite Circuit Race in a two man sprint with Alex Dowsett (Trek Livestrong). Third place went to cyclo-crosser Ian Field (SiS), who headed home Wouter Sybrandy (Sigma Sport) after the pair had tried to close the gap to the leaders in the final few laps.
Read More ...Big Names for Brand's Hatch
Friday 2nd July 2010HotChillee has secured some big names for their Brand's Hatch circuit races at this month's BikeRadar Live. Welshman Yanto Barker, riding for Pendragon Sports, the highest placed British rider in the Tour de France in 2005, leads the line-up of pro riders. Teams from Endura, Raleigh, Sigma, Synergy and HotChillee will also be in action.
Read More ...Have a Go With HotChillee - BikeRadar Live
Thursday 1st July 2010Novice road racers can test their skills this month in the HotChillee GoRace at the legendary Brands Hatch racing circuit. HotChillee - www.HotChillee.com - is staging FIVE races at BikeRadar Live to be held Brand's Hatch in Kent on the weekend of July 10th and 11th. The GoRace will be held at midday on Sunday, July 11th - the perfect warm up for the World Cup Final held later that day.
Read More ...London-Paris 2010 - The Best Yet
Monday 28th June 2010The London-Paris 2010 has been hailed as "the best yet" by the organisers and riders who took part in the event. The ride was again blessed by glorious weather which followed the peloton from the start in London to the finish close to the Eiffel Tower. We've talked to the stars to see what they thought of The London-Paris 2010.
Read More ...Events
The L2P is on a par with events like the London and New York Marathons and was named by the Daily Telegraph as one of the world's top 25 participation events.
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