Bikepacking Weekend Adventure Breaks
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Location: Cotswolds, Quantocks & Brecon Beacons
Dates: April - September 2019 Price: Starting from £185 Ability: Novice to Advanced Equipment: Guide, bike, bags & helmet included Hire equipment: Bivvy bags & tarps |
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Includes:
- Weekend Packages - 2 days guided riding and 1 night wild camping
- Equipment - Mountain bike (Marin Pine 27.5+), helmet, saddle bag, frame bag and bar bag
- Guides - 'British Cycling' qualified guides with outdoor first aid training qualification
- Group Size - Maximum of 10 with a 6:1 rider to guide ratio
- Video & Photos - GoPro photos and video documenting your adventure will be available through Dropbox.
- Knowledge - We happily provide mentoring, tuition on any aspects of bike packing, bike skills, repair & maintenance, equipment, first aid, navigation, bush craft, personal security, wild foods and just about anything else related to living off two wheels!
- Bike Repair – If you are using your own bike; all but catastrophic bike mechanical issues can be sorted on the trail keeping your adventure on track, replacement components charged at cost.
Don't have a bike, bikepacking luggage or a tent... no problem!
We include your bike, helmet and bikepacking bags in the price of your weekend. You can hire bivvy bags and tarps from us if you don't have them or fancy ditching your tent to try something new.
2019 Bikepacking Weekend Dates
To book a guided bikepacking weekend break please use the 'Booking & Enquiry Form' below providing the number of people and dates required:
- 27-28 April - Cotswolds - SOLD OUT
- 18-19 May - *Quantocks - SOLD OUT
- 8-9 June - Cotswolds
- 20-21 July - *Quantocks
- 3-4 August - Cotswolds - SOLD OUT
- 10-11 August - Cotswolds
- 7-8 September - Brecon Beacons
- 14-15 September - *Quantocks
What to expect?
Enjoy our relaxing weekend bikepacking adventure packages providing the opportunity to unwind and enjoy some of the Cotswolds, Brecon Beacons & Quantocks classic adventure cycling routes. Experience wild camping and enjoying the simple pleasures of cooking outside and the warmth of a camp fire.
Our riding style is focused on enjoyment and adventure as opposed to white knuckle down hill descents. Routes will take between 6-8 hours to complete with stops en route to enjoy coffee, cake and lunch! We run a number of 2 day packages catering for newcomers to experienced riders ensuring that you get the most out of your time with us:
Cotswolds - Perfect for beginners and intermediate riders with basic levels of fitness and ability.
Quantocks - Ideal for intermediate and advanced riders looking for a more challenging weekend with the odd cafe stop.
Brecon Beacons - Intermediate to advanced riders looking for a weekend to test themselves in remote and wild high country.
You will need a moderate level of fitness to get the most out of the weekend, as there will be a few hills to climb!
For private group bookings of 6+ riders we will plan the routes to suit the fitness and technical ability of the group. We provide discounted rates for groups, clubs and serving MOD and veterans.
Our riding style is focused on enjoyment and adventure as opposed to white knuckle down hill descents. Routes will take between 6-8 hours to complete with stops en route to enjoy coffee, cake and lunch! We run a number of 2 day packages catering for newcomers to experienced riders ensuring that you get the most out of your time with us:
Cotswolds - Perfect for beginners and intermediate riders with basic levels of fitness and ability.
Quantocks - Ideal for intermediate and advanced riders looking for a more challenging weekend with the odd cafe stop.
Brecon Beacons - Intermediate to advanced riders looking for a weekend to test themselves in remote and wild high country.
You will need a moderate level of fitness to get the most out of the weekend, as there will be a few hills to climb!
For private group bookings of 6+ riders we will plan the routes to suit the fitness and technical ability of the group. We provide discounted rates for groups, clubs and serving MOD and veterans.
Bikepacking Weekend Reviews
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Excludes
- Travel to meeting point in Bath, Brecon & Taunton
- Storage is available for those travelling by train
- Food – Prior to the weekend we will send you some ideas on the type of foods that travel well and taste great. We prefer using fresh, traditional and wild foods that taste fantastic.
- Travel/Medical Insurance - Like any holiday we would advise having adequate insurance
Optional Extras
- Bivvi bags and tarps are available for hire at £20 per trip
- Quantocks Weekend - Camping and BBQ (£15) available on Friday evening
- Buying your own equipment and bikes – We are happy to advise you on suitable bikes and equipment if you plan on buying prior to the trip. In addition we have arranged a discount for clients with our favourite brands and at local bike shops.
Required Equipment List
If you have any questions about equipment let us know and we can talk you through it. We do have some hire equipment for those just starting out on their bike adventures!
- Gloves
- Head Torch
- Basic toolkit including multitool, pump, tyre levers, repair patches and spare inner tube
- If you are using your own bike it should be suitable for offroad terrain and fully serviceable
- 2 x 750ml Water bottles or 1.5 Litre hydration pack as a minimum
- Cycle clothing to include a waterproof jacket and and spare warm dry clothing for the evening
- Lightweight camping equipment including tent/bivvi, sleeping mattress, sleeping bag and cooking equipment
- Basic toiletries
- Prescription medication
- Food and snacks for the weekend
- Cycle shoes and flip flops (for the evening!)
- Money - We will stop at at least one watering hole to enjoy something to eat and drink. You will need cash as well as a credit card due to some of the more remote locations only taking cash.
Weekend Programme
Friday Evening
Saturday - Day 1
Sunday - Day 2
- Accommodation can be booked as an optional extra for those who want to arrive on Friday evening
Saturday - Day 1
- 9:00am - Arrival and weekend introduction
- 10am - Bike and Helmet safety checks
- 10:30am - Ride starts
- Lunch and Coffee stops en route
- 6-7pm - Complete ride
- 7pm - Make camp and enjoy a night under the stars
Sunday - Day 2
- 7:00am - Breakfast
- 9:00am - Ride starts
- Lunch and Coffee stops en route
- 4:00pm - Complete ride
- 5pm - Guests depart