17/11/2023
Starting from 2024, we will launch a series of *** Self-guided Cycling Tours (S.C.T) ***
While this mode of cycling holidays have relatively low take-up rates in Asian context,
They have been very established, mature & very popular in the Europe for many years.
In fact, we have organised such tours in France, doing Burgundy & Avignon & climbing the giant of Mont Ventoux back in 2012.
What's in our S.C.T?
Basically it is almost the same as our fully - guided & supported cycling tours EXCEPT:
A) no cycling leader/guide
B) no meals included (esp lunches/dinners/cafes stops, so you have free play)
C) no support van & mechanic
D) lower cost (due to no leader/no full-support van/mechanic), typically 30-40% lesser.
We would still take care of all the nitty-gritty logistics) so that you can just enjoy the cycling journey.
All our S.C.T, We Still DO:
> book all hotels with confirmation vouchers
> arrange all luggage transfers betwen hotels
> book bike rentals (pickup & dropoff)
> provide daily GPX files for navigation
> provide info on medical facilities/bikes shops (pin locations)
> suggest lunch/dinner stops/convenience stores
> provide a briefing & trip logging info kit
> provide complimentary train fare card
> provide Additional Support via Whatsapp.
*** With 14 YEARS of Solid Experience *** operating on the ground, we are now Very Confident & READY TO TRANSFORM some of our own tours to Self-guided Cycling Trips.
We are super proud & happy to mention that we had successful completed 2 S.C.T this year.
>>> 1st was Jeju (Apr2023)
A couple completed the 230km RTI by themselves with our support.
They enjoyed the trip thoroughly at their own pace.
>>> 2nd was Taiwan (Nov2023)
YES!
We are extremely excited to share that 2 gentlemen from Lithuanian have just completed the 1000km Taiwan RTI just yesterday!
They started from our designated hotel in Taipei after picking up TCR ADV road bike via our pre-booked vouchers.
(They have rated us highly as:
Luggage transfers100%
GPX files optimised 95%
Hotels choices & convenience 90%)
Both Jeju & Taiwan were chosen to lead the way to kickstart our S.C.T, for their overall safety, suitable infrastructure, amenities along the route.
More imporantly, we have established Very Good Ground Logistics & Support Crew (in case of emergencies) since the pandemic.
Our NEXT S.C.T to be launched would be:
>>> 3rd: Korea 4 Rivers Seoul to Busan
Cross-country challenge
And there is already a confirmed trip by 2 cyclists from USA in May2024 !!
>>> In the pipeline... Hokkaido !!
