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The Tour
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Each participant can cycle the stages
at his/her own pace. You can choose to cover the
distance in a more or less relaxing way with visits to
villages or towns, photo stops at every chosen moment,
or a well deserved break along the road.
We have tried to find a route where it is pleasant to
cycle with not too much traffic. Most of times we
succeeded in our goal, but sometimes we couldn't avoid
some bigger roads.
Africa is at places very populated where good navigation
is important to stick to the smaller roads without
getting lost. Turns are numerous and signs are often
hard to find. So, that's why a GPS -
which has the option to upload files - is essential. |
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Support
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The journey is supported by two
vehicles. One vehicle brings the luggage and kitchen
equipment to the next place, so you don't have to carry
anything on your bike. The other vehicle gives support on
the road and provides a lunch half way the stage. You
don't have to carry luggage on your bike, except from
water, a banana, a snack, a spare tube and a multi-tool.
The cyclists who are not able to ride, or cannot finish
the stage, have the possibility to take a seat in
one of the support vehicles. We take care that everyone
arrives at the finish location before the evening.
The journey is supported by a nurse and a mechanic for
the physical inconveniences to yourself and your bike. |
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Food
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We provide on cycling days an extensive
breakfast ( bread, cereals, fruit ) and halfway the
stage a tasty lunch is waiting for you. In addition, we
take care that you can recover with an extra meal (
soup, bread, fruit ) after finishing the stage and that
you always have sufficient drinking water. In
the evening our cook prepares a meal full of energy for
you.
The kitchen of Bike-Dreams has to deal with the African
circumstances. So, on the one hand we want to serve a
wide variety of food, but on the other hand we have to
deal with the African markets with sometimes limited
choices and supplies. Bike-Dreams will do its ultimate
best to serve good meals for you.
During the rest days and a few times that we stay in a
hotel you have the opportunity to explore and sample the
local cuisine. |
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Accommodation
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In terms of accommodation is "Lake
Victoria Safari" generally a combination of campsites
and a temporary camp along the road. At a few exceptions
we might arrange a hotel for the group.
You have the possibility at most of the designated
campsites to rent a room or hut at own expense. The
rooms and huts that you can rent, vary from very basic
to nice places with a bit of luxury. |
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Participants
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It is possible for people from all over
the world to sign up for "Lake Victoria Safari". However
the number of participants is limited due to
organisational reasons.
"Lake Victoria Safari" is open for men and women with an
age between 18 and 65. Everyone with a good health, who
loves ADVENTURE with capitals, likes endurance exercise
and has a passion for cycling, can finish the journey in
a normal way.
You will definitely challenge yourself and maybe that
you even reach your physical and mental limits during
some of the longest and toughest stages. |
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Non-Cyclists
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It is an
option to join as non-cycling participant, which means
that you can take a seat in one of the support vehicles.
You make the same journey as the cycling participant,
it's only not on the bike.
You can help the other staff with shopping, prepare the
lunch halfway or help in the kitchen; but first of all :
you must enjoy the journey. We will not asked you to
help. It's all up to yourself if you want to help. We
prefer that all participants ( and especially the
non-cyclists ) visit the local towns and villages where
we stay, in stead of chopping carrots.
The registration and Entry Fee is similar as for cyclists.
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