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What's included in my trip price?
What
shape do I need to be in to take a bike tour?
Am I carrying my own luggage on the
bike?
What do the Trip Guides provide in the way of
support along the route?
How do you handle different cycling speeds and
abilities between the cyclists?
How many cyclists take part in a tour?
How many cyclists take part in a tour?
What other information do you provide to travelers
taking a bike tour?
Can you pair me with a roommate
if I'm traveling alone?
What type of person would go on your bike
tour?
Do you provide family oriented trips?
How far ahead should I book a trip?
Should I bring my own bike?
What's included in my trip price?
We offer all lodging,
breakfasts, some lunches, most dinners, bicycle rental, vehicle
transfers
within the tour, van support, the services of 1-2 Trip Guides,
planned routes, detailed maps, recommendations and much more.
All you have to do is get there. Find out more at What's
Included.
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What shape do I need to be in to take a bike
tour?
Our cycling trips are not a cycling version
of Navy Seals Hell Week. Cycling is simply the best way to get
a better sense of the country you're exploring. But being reasonably fit certainly
makes the trips more enjoyable and safer for you. If you're currently
cycling, swimming, running, fast walking or taking aerobics classes,
you shouldn't have any
trouble cycling on a tour.
The routes are designed on a 1-5 scale, easy to
difficult. We also have optional add-on routes to increase degree
of difficulty
or distance for those wanting more of a challenge. You ride at
your own pace and you're supported along the way. Trip
lengths are optional and there are loop
days built in so you can ride, rest or explore the area on foot.
We recommend cycling (or spin cycling in a gym)
40 minutes, 2-3 times a week in advance of the tour. Real "saddle
time" is
a
great
way
to
rediscover your
cycling muscles, increase your bike handling skills, minimize any
bike seat discomfort and increase your confidence.
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Am I carrying my own luggage on the bike?
No. Your luggage will be transferred to the next
hotel on the route and waiting for you when you
arrive. The bikes are fitted with a nifty handlebar bag big enough
to carry a map, camera and incidentals, but not big
enough to weigh you down.
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What do the Trip Guides provide in the way of support
along the route?
On guided tours, there are two Trip Guides per
tour. One cycles with the group, bringing up the rear as you
pedal at your own
pace. The other drives the support
van. We also let
you know where the van will be positioned in case you want to
shorten your riding that day. You'll be given detailed maps
with distances, route suggestions and other helpful information
on a daily basis so you're free to explore on your own. Your
Trip Guide will go over these every day as well as tell you where
the rendezvous points are before you set off.
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How do you handle different cycling speeds and
abilities between the cyclists?
Guided routes have built-in mileage options for
those who want more or less time in the saddle. It's also
natural for couples or friends to travel together but not cycle
together. So if your
idea of a perfect trip is to explore every village or castle,
but your partner just wants to put in the big miles, you're both
free to follow your own pace and join up again later. We've found
that most people team up with someone else in the group with
the same riding ability so you'll never be riding alone unless
you want to. We also include
loop days to give you options to ride, rest or explore the
surrounding area on foot.
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How many cyclists take part in a tour?
We keep the
number of cyclists under 15 for several reasons. It's
easier when booking the better restaurants or getting into the
smaller hotels and inns. We also think it's important for you
to experience this type of traveling with a dozen new friends,
not dozens of strangers. Our Trip Guides have more time to get
to know each of you, which makes it a more enjoyable experience
for everybody.
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How long will I be on the bike every day?
That's up to you. It depends on a number of factors:
your normal cycling pace, degree of fitness and any side
trips you
decide to take part in. The routes have been planned for an average
cyclist to spend 3 to 5 hours per day on a bike. Add
in the downtime
- checking out a castle, taking photos, languishing over lunch,
this makes for a full and interesting day.
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What other information do you provide to travelers
taking a bike tour?
Once you've booked a trip, we'll send you a Pre-Trip
Travel Planner package with practical information about the trip.
It
contains arrival/departure info, tips on how to prepare
for the trip, recommended reading, daily distances, itineraries,
what
to bring, recommendations on where to stay pre-post tour, useful
links, practical information regarding passports, etc.
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Can you pair me with a roommate
if I'm traveling alone?
Yes, in most cases. For cost reasons our prices
are based on double/twin occupancy. But we understand some cyclists
prefer
to travel on their own so if you're single and want a roommate
we'll do our best to pair you with one of the same gender. If
no roommate is available or you prefer a private room, a single
supplement will apply.
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What type of person would go on your bike
tour?
The age range runs from mid 20s to over 60. We've
designed most trips to accommodate solo travelers, couples, groups
of friends and
even families. We've had seasoned, avid, leisure and beginner
cyclists, 2 year olds to 70 year olds on our tours.
Regardless of their different backgrounds and occupations, they
all seem
to have a love of the outdoors and a passion for experiencing
new countries and cultures.
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Do you provide family oriented trips?
Yes. We have "kid-friendly" trips. These aren't
watered-down versions of adult trips. They're designed for families
traveling
with children to cycle together as on a regular adult tour, but
the focus is on shorter, easier routes and more "down-time" so
the kids can explore the world around them. We also take special
care to travel on the safest and quietest forest tracks and lanes
in our route inventory. On guided trips, depending on the size
of the family groups and ages of the children, we can
provide staff to give parents extra support on the trip.
If you're interested in a family trip, contact
us for more information on what we offer.
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How far ahead should I book a trip?
There's greater choice and
availability the further forward you book. Because our tour group
sizes are small and can fill up quickly, we recommend you book
at least 3 - 6 months in advance. Still, we'll make every effort
to accommodate those travelers who can't commit that far in advance.
Please contact us for
more information on how to book a tour, payment timelines and
cancellation
policies.
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Should I bring my own bike?
The quick answer is no, but we understand
it if you want to. We just think it's easier to leave yours at
home and
enjoy ours instead. Why pay extra airline costs to box and lug
your steed through airports and into taxis, worrying about it
being damaged or lost, carrying tools, spare parts
and generally getting greasy when there's a perfectly good bike
waiting for you at the other end? If you're still dead set on
bringing yours, let us know. For more on bikes see Equipment.
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