Booked on a scheduled tour? Here's our guide to what to expect on tour.
If you’re joining an Eat Sleep Cycle tour for the first time, you’re probably wondering what level of ride support we offer.
Professional Cycling Guides
Our guide team are ready to welcome you and deliver a truly memorable cycling expereinces. United by a love of cycling, our guides are hospitality professionals and will take care of every aspect of the trip. All you have to do is sit back, relax & pedal!
We pride ourselves on a high guide to rider ratio – this means that our ride groups on the road are small, with up to 6 riders per guide on a typical trip.
Our guides are skilled at managing different abilities within a group. When group size allows we split into pace groups. Guides set a comfortable pace on flats and encourage everyone to ride their own pace on climbs with regroup points at the top. Our guides are dedicated to making sure everyone has a fun day on the bike and achieve any personal goals for the day.
We also ask guests to complete a Rider Questionnaire and share details about their ride experience. We use this information to ensure we have the right support for the group on each tour.
Our guides are all First Aid Qualified and graduates of the Eat Sleep Cycle guide training program.
Professional Support Vehicle
On supported tours there is always a support vehicle close by. The support vehicle carries mineral water, ride nutrition and snacks to keep you fuelled all day. The support vehicle carries tools to provide mechanical support and seats for riders who need to take a break! Riders are also invited to put a small rucksack in the van with essentials you might need during the ride.
Take a look at our ride nutrition guide for details of what we provide on a supported tour.
A Typical Day on an Eat Sleep Cycle Tour
Most of our tours follow a similar format – you’ll wake up, enjoy a delicious breakfast and join the group for your daily ride briefing. Your guides will let you know what to expect during the ride and let you know about coffee stops, lunch stops and key re-group points.
The majority of the day will be spent is the best way – riding a bike! Guests are invited to enjoy their own pace, with regular re-group points and photo opportunities along the way.
After the ride there will be snacks provided by the support team (or available at the hotel). Sometimes there might be an afternoon activity, or free time to enjoy the hotel facitilies or explore the local town.
In the evenings we’ll come together for an evening meal, with your guides as hosts.
All that remains is a good night of sleep before the fun begins again! It’s as simple as Eat… Sleep… Cycle!
Still have some questions? Contact us at reservations@eatsleepcycle.com
