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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 exploring
the local villages,
photo stops at every chosen moment or a well deserved
break on a terrace. Alternatively, you can try to cover
the distance as fast you can.
However it's not a race and
we don't do timekeeping.
Everyone gets daily a description and map of
the stage. Next to that we provide GPS-tracks, so that
navigation gets easier.
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Support
Vehicles
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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
luggage on your bike. The other vehicle gives support on
the road and provides a lunch half way the stage.
The cyclists who are not able to ride, or cannot finish
the stage, have always the possibility to take a seat in
one of the support vehicles. We will take care that
everyone arrives at the finish location before the
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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 will take care
that you can recover with an extra meal ( soup, bread,
fruit ) after finishing the stage and that you always
have sufficient water and sport drinks.
The cook of Bike-Dreams prepares in campsites a
delicious dinner full of carbohydrates and all nutrients
your body needs. There is of course a spot at the dinner
table for a couple of bottles wine (in Europe) to relax the
tired muscles.
We do not serve food at the rest days and if we stay in
a hotel we don't serve dinner. This gives you the
opportunity to explore and sample the local cuisine. |
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Accommodation
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In terms of accommodation is
"Paris-Dakar" a combination of hotels, campsites and
temporary camps along the road. The campsites in Europe
are better equipped than the ones in Africa, which are
sometimes extremely basic. You also stay minimal 17
nights in a hotel, this includes the first night in
Paris and the last night in Dakar.
You have the possibility at several campsites to rent a
site caravan or hut at own expense. The caravans and
huts that you can rent, vary from very basic to nice
places with more luxury. |
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Participants
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The number of participants is
limited due to organizational reasons. For people from
all over the world it is possible to sign up for the
tour.
The tour is open for men and women with an age between
18 and 65. Everyone with a good health and passion for
cycling can finish the journey in a normal way. |
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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 crew with shopping, prepare the
lunch halfway or help in the kitchen; but first of all :
you must enjoy the journey. You are not required to
help, it's all up to yourself. 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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