Universally Challenged

Question 1

Can I ride my e-bike?

Accepted Answer

Yes - off-road e-bikes are welcome but you will need to have a second battery as there will be no charging points when we stay over in the middle of the desert

Question 2

Gravel or mountain bike, which is best?

Accepted Answer

To be frank it’s a pretty even choice between a mountain bike and a gravel/cyclocross bike. There are sections where an MTB has a definite advantage over a gravel bike and vice versa.

Question 3

How fit do I need to be?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to be able to ride comfortably for 2 hours off-road at a steady pace.

Question 4

Will I need to carry my luggage?

Accepted Answer

No, the elves in the support wagon will carry all your overnight bags, all you need to carry is what you need for the day.

Question 5

Is there mechanical support on the ride?

Accepted Answer

The expectation is that your bike will be in good working order, we'll be able to deal with most day-to-day mechanicals as they occur,  if we can't complete a trail-side repair, the support van will help you get to a local bike shop. or the next evening's stop - which ever is more applicable at the time.

Question 6

Do I have to share a room?

Accepted Answer

No, some of us value a bit of privacy, but this comes with a price! You can book a single room supplement when booking.

Question 7

Is food included in the cost

Accepted Answer

No, everyone has different requirements, we will be stopping at cafes and shops en route where you can stock up with what you need/want/crave for.

Question 8

Will we be stopping during the day?

Accepted Answer

Big yes to this one, we'll be including a cafe stop mid-morning, decent pub lunch, and if time, a tea-time stop or at least a raid on the local Co-Op!

Question 9

How fast will we be riding?

Accepted Answer

We'll be riding at a steady pace, roughly 7/9 miles per hour,  more experienced (read faster)  riders will be able to ride on ahead following the GPX route.

Question 10

Will I get get a GPX file?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GPX files for each day will included in the Rider Info pack emailed to all riders the week before the ride starts.

Question 11

Will we be riding as a group?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily, depends on the riders, the weather and how long people want to stop for lunch - everyone will have a GPX file of the route and can ride at their own pace.

Question 12

What happens if it all goes wrong?

Accepted Answer

You summon the elves and the broom wagon!

Question 13

Who is the guide?

Accepted Answer

It's usually me! Charlie, founder and map guru himself.

Question 14

Can I hire a gravel bike ?

Accepted Answer

Yes - you can hire a  Landrace Titanium gravel bike from our partner Cyclefit - https://www.cyclefit.co.uk/bike-rentals

Universally Challenged

Hidden Tracks Cycling Ltd

Universally Challenged

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