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, a well deserved
break on a terrace or a visit to the gelateria. Alternatively, you can try to cover
the distance as fast you can.
A GPS which has the option to upload
tracks is essential and will be your
most important route finder in Spain and Portugal where
we try to stick to the minor roads and where road signs
are sometimes hard to find.
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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 local wine to relax the
tired muscles.
We don't serve dinner during the days that we stay in a
hotel and the
2
shorter cycling days to Bilbao
and
Coimbra. Next to that we don't serve food at the
rest days. These days give you the opportunity to
explore and sample the rich Spanish and Portuguese
cuisine.
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Accommodation
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Suitable accommodation has been organised throughout the
tour.
The vast majority you stay at well equipped
campsites. In totality, you'll also stay 12 nights in a
hotel, this includes the first night in Barcelona and the
last night in Granada.
At several campsites you have the possibility
to rent a bungalow or site caravan at own expense. |
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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
16 and 67. 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. 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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