Obtaining a Fitness Certificate for French Sportives

[Kitwoman2025]

Hi,
My husband has entered 2 sportives in France. He usually sees his GP and gets a signed certificate after having monitored his blood pressure for a few weeks. I phoned this morning and got him an appointment but they later cancelled it saying the practice does not do it now and he will have to see a private GP. Can anyone recommend anyone in the Edinburgh area?

[Kitwoman2025]

I have found places online where you can fill in some answers to questions and will give you a medical certificate.

[deeferdonk]

Sorry, to be nosy, but just curious. Is this a requirement of the Sportive organiser - or your own health insurance? thanks

[TrevA]

If it’s the etape du tour, then it’s the organisers who insist on a medical certificate

https://www.timeto.com/en/event/l-etape ... ical-infos

[eileithyia]

If it’s the etape du tour, then it’s the organisers who insist on a medical certificate

https://www.timeto.com/en/event/l-etape ... ical-infos

Likewise for events like Paris-Brest-Paris, indeed i've friends who have taken up French residency post brexit in order to be able to use a place they own as a base to explore further afield in europe, they have to have a yearly medical certificate to ride with their local club.