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NORWOOD – RAJASTHAN BIKE RIDE October / November 2009

NORWOOD – RAJASTHAN BIKE RIDE October / November 2009. Rajasthan Bike Ride – The Highlights. Rajasthan; the Land of the Kings, India at its most exotic and colourful. The Taj Mahal. Palaces, forts and finely carved temples. Cycling through rural India. The Pink City of Jaipur. Bashawar.

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NORWOOD – RAJASTHAN BIKE RIDE October / November 2009

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  1. NORWOOD – RAJASTHAN BIKE RIDEOctober / November 2009

  2. Rajasthan Bike Ride – The Highlights • Rajasthan; the Land of the Kings, India at its most exotic and colourful. • The Taj Mahal. • Palaces, forts and finely carved temples. • Cycling through rural India. • The Pink City of Jaipur.

  3. Bashawar Bhandarej Doela Tahela Lal Mahal

  4. THE WEATHER • There are two main seasons: - Dry season from November to April - Monsoon season from May to October • When we travel to Rajasthan, humidity levels are high and there is a slight chance of rain. • Day time temperatures are likely to be around 30°C. • At night the temperature can drop to 5-10°C.

  5. THE TERRAIN • The terrain is mainly flat. • Most of our cycling is through rural areas and most is on roads. • Some roads are in poor condition, dusty and / or pot holed. • Some roads are sandy and rocky.

  6. TYPICAL DAY • Breakfast at 6.00am. • Warm up & ready to leave at 7.30am. • Stop every 15-20km for water & snacks. • Lunch break will be 1-1½hrs • Evening briefing for the next day of cycling. • Sunrise 6am / sunset 5.30pm.

  7. ITINERARY - DAYS 1 - 3 DAY 1: London to Delhi • Depart London on overnight flight to Delhi. DAY 2: Delhi to Agra • Midday arrival. Transfer to Agra (5hrs). • Hotel accommodation. DAY 3: Agra • Visit the Taj Mahal today (walking tour). • The rest of the day is free to relax before the challenge starts tomorrow. Bike fitting. • Hotel accommodation.

  8. ITINERARY - DAY 4 DAY 4: Agra – Bharatpur 82kms • Set off from the hotel to Fatehpur Sikri. • Once through the busy market areas in Agra we’re out in colourful countryside passing villages & temples. • Laxmi Villas Palace / Uda Villas Hotel.

  9. ITINERARY - DAY 5 DAY 5: Bharatpur – Bashawar 85kms • Cycle on minor roads past fields and through small villages. • Luxury camping.

  10. ITINERARY – DAY 6 DAY 6: Bashawar – Bhandarej 92kms • Cycle on minor roads with little traffic through scenic countryside. • Overnight at an Indian Palace! Some luxury camping.

  11. ITINERARY – DAY 7 DAY 7: Bhandarej - Tahela 87kms • Tough day with short off road sections. • The terrain & scenery varies today from green valleys to arid hillsides. • Luxury camping near the Sariska Tiger Reserve.

  12. ITINERARY - DAY 8 DAY 8: Tahela - Doela 61kms • Cycle along the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve, visiting the ruins of an ancient city & thestepwell at Chandbaori. • Spectacular campsite, luxury camping.

  13. ITINERARY - DAY 9 DAY 9: Doela - Lal Mahal – 82kms Transfer Lal Mahal - Jaipur 1-1.5hrs • Last day of cycling, through arid, desert like scenery. • Passing authentic villages. • Arrive Jaipur, hotel accommodation.

  14. ITINERARY – DAYS 10 & 11 DAY 10: Jaipur • Free day to explore Jaipur, the “pink city”. • Hotel accommodation in Jaipur. DAY 11: Delhi • 04:30 departure to Delhi for flight home. Arrive same day.

  15. THE BIKES • The bikes are 18-gear mountain bikes. • We will arrange an appropriate sized bike, the standard size is 18”. • Toe clips and bar ends can be hired. • Each bike has 1 water bottle holder - you need to bring your own water bottle(s) with covered mouth piece. • You can bring your own saddle or gel seat cover. • Everyone must wear a cycling helmet whilst cycling.

  16. TRAINING • To enjoy this event it is imperative that all participants have trained. • We recommend you cycle regularly and on consecutive days to build up your stamina. • The challenge is designed for people of average fitness who have trained for several months prior to the challenge.

  17. FOOD & WATER Food • Vegetarian food forms a large part of the Indian menu. • Breakfast: cereal, bread, egg & local dishes. • Lunch / dinner: vegetarian curry, lentil dahls, pasta salad, rice etc. Water • Don’t drink the tap water, bottled water will be supplied during the bike ride.

  18. SUPPORT You will be accompanied by; • Tour Managers • UK Doctors • Charity Representatives • Tandem Teams • Local Guides • Bike Guides • Mechanics • Support Drivers & Vehicles

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