What does it cost?
We are a UK based company and we accept
payment by cheque in British Pounds or
via Credit Card payment over the Internet.
Click Here for a ROUGH estimate of £1275 in other currencies
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How do I book?
Click HERE
to reserve a place.
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Is travel included in the Price?
Sorry no! We attract customers from all over the globe
and so we have made the decision to leave our
participants to arrange their own travel to the
start and from the finish. We are Cycling Tour Operators
and not travel agents. We can advise on
the location of railway stations and
airports which are convenient for the trip.
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Can I hire a bike?
On this trip we expect you to bring your
own bicycle with you. We can sometimes assist
with transport of bikes from the UK
to the start and back from the finish.
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What's included?
For your money you get:
• A 14 day vacation with cycling on a carefully planned route.
• Your luggage is carried each day in our truck.
• Our cycle mechanic is onhand for repairs.
• Detailed route notes and maps.
• There's a "Sag Wagon".
• 14 nights in twin-share hotels and villas.
• 15 breakfasts.
• 7 group, evening meals including a celebration at the end.
• Coach transfers.
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How fit do I need to be?
We expect you to be able to comfortably
ride around 95 kilometres (60 miles)
each day in varied terrain. It's NOT a race and the
intention is for people to take their time over the riding and
to soak up the places we are passing through.
We will be able to offer a lift in the
"Sag Wagon" to cyclist's with physical
or mechanical difficulties. The responsibility
to train a bit before you arrive lies
firmly with you. Please Email us (info@wideopenroad.co.uk) if
you need any more clarification
of the type of fitness required.
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What do I need to bring?
A bicycle, some spending money,
a toothbrush and a sense of humour.
Is there anything else I need?
Yes, you
MUST
have a travel insurance
policy that protects both you and your
belongings and bicycle. For UK residents
we can suggest a suitable policy. Consider
the implications of any kind of accident
during your vacation and take these
responsibilities seriously.
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How do I get there and away?
We start in Salzburg, which has both
an Airport and a mainline railway station.
We finish in Verona, which again has an
airport and a railway station.
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How does a "typical day" work?
Most days begin with
breakfast
in the hotel or villa.
This will usually consist of
breakfast cereals, fresh fruit, bread
and jams and tea or coffee. After
breakfast you pack up and
put your luggage in our truck.
You are now ready to
hit the road. In your back pocket
will be our
detailed
route notes
and a map of the area in which today's
ride takes place. Our cycle mechanic
is around to offer any
mechanical assistance
that you may need. In the event that
you have a major breakdown, we will try
and keep you on the road by visiting local
bike shops trying to find whatever parts
are necessary. Where practical should you
break down on the road, the mechanic will
usually be along to help you out. As a last
resort there will always be the
support vehicle
or "sag wagon".
The route we take passes through villages
fairly regularly so you will be expected to
fend for yourself both for lunch and water
along the way.
When you reach the day's destination there will
usually be
afternoon tea.
This comprises tea and biscuits and is
meant to provide a small snack to see
you through until dinner. After
something to eat, you
collect your luggage
and set yourself up for the overnight stop.
In the evenings, sometimes we will have
a group meal and sometimes you will
be left to find your own food. The
group meals
are included in the price and are of
a good quality. We try and book the
best place that we can find and
we arrange a menu with local
specialities and character.
After dinner people generally
have a
few beers
together and then head off to bed.
ADVICE:
Whilst the weather is notoriously changeable
in Europe, generally July in
Austria and Italy will be warm. You may need to be
ready for some hot days. Make sure that you
have two water bottles on your bike and
consider bringing a CamelBack if you are a
person who gets through a lot of water. On many days, you will be riding through high
mountains where the weather often changes quickly so be sure to
have wet weather gear.
The crew will advise you of any days where
places to stop and eat and drink are limited.
If you are new to us as a company, to get
some more background information
about us you may wish to
find out more about Wide Open Road.
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