Rhine Valley Cycle

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels

• 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea and juices.

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Luggage transfer (1 suitcase max 20kg per person)

• Information pack including map and route notes per room booked, GPS tracks available on request

• 21 speed rental bike with handbrake equipped with panniers, pump, lock and repair kit (7 speed bike with backpedal brake on request - please specify at the time of booking. Electric bikes are available on request - supplement applies)

• signposted route

• Emergency hotline

• Luggage transfer, 1 piece max 20kg per person, supplement applies for excess

• Information pack including map and route notes per room booked, GPS tracks available

• Signposted route

• Information pack including map and route notes per room booked, navigational app and GPS tracks available

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from Strasbourg

• Lunch and dinner daily, and all beverages

• Items of a personal nature

• Entrance fees and sightseeing fees

• Tour guide – this is a self guided cycling trip

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Transfers

• hotel taxes payable locally - allow 1-3 Euros per night

• Helmet rental not available - please bring your own helmet or purchase locally.

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Helmet - rental is not available, please bring your own helmet

• Travel insurance

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees

• Transfers not listed as included

• Hotel taxes may apply - these are payable locally and range from €1-3 per person per night

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app

Accommodation

7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels
During the trip you will be accommodated in 3 & 4 star hotels on a twinshare basis with ensuite facilities.
Additional nights can be booked in Strasbourg (pre/post) and Colmar (rest day) or elsewhere on request (rest day) for an additional cost. Please ensure you advise us your rest days at time of booking as any changes after booking will incur additional fees. Pre and post tour accommodation can be added on or after booking. Please see our terms and conditions or contact us for more details.

Grading

The cycle is moderate (3) grade with daily cycles of between 37 and 59km (23 to 36.5mi) on mainly flat terrain. Days 5 and 6 will involve some hill ascents and descents. You will ride mainly on cycle paths, on minor agricultural tarred roads or on small secondary roads without much traffic. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. It is considered suitable for fit beginners and children (children’s bikes and trailers available on request). If you are not used to cycling then we recommend that you include as much cycling on roads in your pre trip training. This is to get used to cars passing you at times and will be invaluable practise for when you are entering and leaving towns and cities when on the trip. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water.