Mountain Bike Tours For Ceaseless Excitement


by Robert Sheehan - Date: 2007-02-02 - Word Count: 450 Share This!

Mountain Bike Tours provide an extremely exciting journey to take on. The mountain bike Tour packages are not like any other ordinary tour during the holidays, but journeys really exciting and adventurous. It gives you the opportunity to take on tough challenges and experience the vibrancy of different regions and cultures as well. If you feel interested, you would get plenty of opportunities, because there is a flourishing market for such rides.

Tours and packages

The tours on mountain bikes can be arranged by buying the vacation packages and through travel agents. But arrangements through touring guides would be the best option. The touring companies provide the tourists with guides, and some of the companies offer self-guided tours as well.

Mountain bike tour packages are usually organized for two or three days. They are generally arranged on dirt streets. There can be separate arrangements for women too. Nevertheless, if you are a novice, and taking on such a challenging journey for the first time, you must go for a well organized guided tour

Initially, it is going to be a difficult task to choose the right tourist agency. The best idea is to go with an established company, who can give full assurance of service and safety. You can also find the necessary information on the Internet.

Before booking, kindly check the cancellation process. Mostly, the tour companies do not charge any penalty if you are canceling your tour within 60 days of booking. But if you cancel it exactly on the starting day, the tour company usually forfeits the entire money.

In a guided tour, you would be shown the best suitable trails for biking. The guides frequently visit these places and are well acquainted with the local mass. Hence, you would not have to worry about which way to follow and where to stop, refresh or camp.

You must enquire about the touring company also before booking your ticket so that you are acquainted with the people who would be your companions. Some of the agencies would allow your family members to join and some would not. In some cases you have to bring your own bicycle with you, and it would solely be your responsibility to take care of it. The bicycle must have tough frames, good brakes and gears. You must also bring your helmet and gloves with you.

The most important thing while taking on a journey is to read a map and know the basics of navigation. You must also be prepared for an emergency, like a sudden injury or a breakdown. You also need to be a bit investigative in your approach, and decide where to ride and which place to avoid.

Wish you a journey full of energy, adventure and exploration.


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Robert Sheehan is a freelance writer and co-owner of http://www.bicycles-are-us.com Visit Robert and read more about bicycles at http://www.bicycles-are-us.com/Mountain-Bikes.html

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