Hi, I'm live in Ipswich but originally from Essex. No i haven't done London to Paris but it sounds like a cool trip. I do get over to France quite a bit though as my Dad lives way down south, also a very keen cyclist still at 75 ! I love to go down there where cyclists are welcomed by young and old alike. Anyone ever ridden the Gorge Du Verdon ? I did it twice so far but this year it was 39 degrees with zero wind, and a bit much. I love the way you can stop at at village fountain for a refill of mountain water and just start chatting with local guys, terrific atmosphere......