To prepare for our call you should give some thought to the points below:
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The region or regions that interest you.
The possible make-up of your party (minimum / maximum numbers, rooming arrangement, ages, biking and bike touring experience and any other information that you think might be relevant).
The suggested duration of your tour (i.e the number of nights that you would want to spend in the region). This doesn’t have to be exact – an approximation will do at this stage.
The type of itinerary you would prefer – for example….
Linear itinerary with one night stopovers (A-B-C-D-E-F-G)
Linear itinerary with some two night stopovers (A-B-B-C-D-D-E-E)
Circular (loop) itinerary with one night stopovers (A-B-C-D-A)
Circular (loop) itinerary with some two night stopovers (A-B-C-C-D-D-A)
Single fixed base itinerary (A-A-A-A)
Fixed base itinerary using two or more bases (A-A-A-B-B-B-C-C-C)
Possible dates - if you don’t yet have a specific start date in mind then an approximate time frame will be good enough for the moment.
The sites of interest in the region that you would like to visit – you will find these listed under each region in the website.
Specific interests and passions that might be relevant when building your itinerary.
Accommodations – we will advise on the various types of accommodations in the region – you should have given some consideration to the levels / standards that best match your preferences.
Food and drink – any dietary preferences, restrictions etc.
Bikes – will you want to rent or bring your own? What type of bike do you normally ride?
Luggage transfers – will you want them? Note that if you are planning to rent road bikes, luggage transfers may be obligatory, as road bikes are generally not equipped to carry panniers etc.
Your preferred daily biking distance range on moderate terrain.
Your attitude to hills.
Your skill (if any) as a bike mechanic.
How comfortable (or uncomfortable) are you riding in moderate traffic on occasion?
Other non-biking activities that you might like to include in the tour if possible?
Anything else that you think might be relevant to building your itinerary.