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Will I be able to suited to this trip?
All of our tours are cycling holidays. If you are an avid cyclist, who rides consistently then yes you can confidently sign up for our tours

How hard is the riding each day?
Remember this is a holiday and we are not competing with the professionals. We have designed routes for each tour, we believe are able to be completed by most people? There are often mountain passes involved, however with the right preparation on your part, we believe you are truly going to enjoy these tours.

Do I need to ride everyday?
No of course not! If ever you are not feeling up to it or just need a day to recharge, then of course we encourage you to have a rest. Hopefully this should recharge the batteries for the days ahead.

Who are Gradient Blue travellers?
Gradient Blue travellers are avid cyclists who dream of riding the great mountains and the classic rides around the world.  Whether you’re travelling solo, with a group of friends, or are aged 18 or 70, there is an Gradient Blue cycling tour to suit you. Each Gradient Blue tour has a physical grading to help you decide if the trip is right for you. You do not need to be an A Grade cyclist to enjoy our tours, just a sense of adventure and a desire to ride.

How many people will be on my trip?
Good things come in small packages, which is why we keep our group sizes down. This means we’re small enough to remain flexible as we thread our way through communities without intimidating the locals. On most of our trips you’ll be part of an intimate group of 6 – 12 people, though our group sizes are on average 10 people.  Group sizes are displayed on each trip’s overview page on our website.

Are there age restrictions on your trips?
For the majority of our trips the minimum age is 18.  Most of our trips don’t have a maximum age limit, but a Self-Assessment Form is required for all passengers 60 years and over.

I’m travelling alone – is that OK?
Yes of course you can. We have catered for so many people travelling solo. We provide an inclusive environment allowing everyone to feel comfortable within our group.

If I am travelling solo, will I be charged a single supplement?
As a solo traveller, you will be paired up with another passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you’re not comfortable sharing a room with someone of the same gender, you also have the choice to pay for a single supplement (available on the majority of our trips).

How many people to a room?
Depending on the trip style you choose, our trips are organised on a twin, triple or multishare basis. As our bookings are made well in advance, individual room requests can’t be guaranteed.

Can I book a single room?
You can book pre and post accommodation on a single basis; however, throughout your Gradient Blue trip, rooming is organised on a twin-share basis. Some trips do have a single supplement available – check a trip’s overview page on our website, or their Trip Notes, to see whether a single supplement is offered. If so, please request this at the time of booking.

As our bookings are made well in advance, individual room requests can’t be guaranteed, but we will always do our best to organise them.

I have special dietary requirements – will they be catered for?
We will try our very hardest to accommodate all dietary requirements but in some out-of-the-way places it can be very difficult to guarantee. We will let you know if there are places on your itinerary where this is the case. Please let us know at the time of booking of any food requirements or allergies and we’ll pass the information onto your tour guides. It is also a great idea to bring a card with your dietary requirements written in the local language for those times you are eating away from the group.

What meals are catered for on tour?

Please check the individual tour for inclusions, however all our overseas tours include breakfasts and ‘some’ dinners. Drinks are at individual costs.

What will the food be like on my tour?
Food is one of the most exciting parts of travel. There may be some familiar fare but often you’ll be confronted with the new, interesting and downright weird of the culinary world but we like to think of it as an adventure for all the senses.

Are there any pre-requisites for our tours?
Yes. At this point in time we require all of our tourists have undergone a full COVID 19 vaccination. If this has not been completed at the time of booking, then evidence of a plan to be vaccinated prior to departure is required.

Is there anything else I need to ensure I arrange?
Each individual is responsible for arranging their own travel insurance.

Do I need to ride everyday?
No of course not! If ever you are not feeling up to it or just need a day to recharge, then of course we encourage you to have a rest. Hopefully this should recharge the batteries for the days ahead.