A self-guided tour means that you will be cycling without a guide.
We provide you with all your itinerary details and maps (digital and for you to print, should you wish to) and how you pace your way through the day is entirely up to you. This gives you plenty of freedom and flexibility. You’ll be going at your pace!
Depending on the tour, some may also include train transfers while on tour and also visits to local attractions.
You will mostly be staying in traditional Bed & Breakfasts (B&B’s) / Guesthouses and small Hotels during your cycling trip. B&Bs / Guesthouses are often private lodging houses, where the friendly hosts welcome travellers into their homes. To ensure your comfort, most accommodation you will stay in has been personally checked by a member of the Rooster Bike Tours team. At your accommodation, you can expect a warm welcome, en-suite facilities (where available) and a tasty breakfast each morning (but usually no other meals).
No, on all our cycling tours your luggage will be transported to your next accommodation each day. It’s as easy as dropping you luggage to your accommodation reception in the morning and it will arrive at your next accommodation by 17:00.
Every rider has one piece of luggage included with their transfer. The weight limit will vary by destination but is typically 15 kg (33 lbs) and 22 kg (45 lbs).
Weight limits are there to ensure the health and safety of our logistics team, so cannot be averaged across a group, i.e. one bag can’t be over the limit and another bag under.
A single supplement is an additional charge for walkers booking single accommodation (a room for one person).
This is due to the fact that most accommodation providers price their rooms for double occupancy, meaning that they don’t discount the rooms even if they are only occupied by one person. Furthermore, accommodation providers have outlined that the cost of cleaning the room is the same regardless of how many people are in it, and also the potential cost of giving up a double occupancy (or more) sized room for just one person at a cheaper rate, when they could sell the room to more than one person at the normal rate, is too high.
Therefore, the total tour price for individuals who request a single room is “the price per person plus the single supplement”. This added supplement covers the extra costs associated with accommodating a single person in their own room.
Some of our longer itineraries include a rest day. If one of the itineraries you’re looking at does not include one, reach out to a member of our team and we can discuss options.
During booking, you will have the option of extending your stay in your final destination.
A ‘twin’ room is a room for two people with two separate beds. A ‘double’ room has just one large bed (for two people).
Although we don’t include travel to and from your tour start / finish location, we do include extensive information on how to get there.
This includes the most practical airports to fly into and how to get from them. If you need further assistance, we’re more than happy to help.
Don’t worry, for all our destinations, we’ve created a range of itineraries to suit all abilities. They are broken down into Gentle, Moderate & Challenging. You can find a more detailed explanation of our grading system here.
A terrain and difficulty overview is featured on each individual itinerary page. If you are still unsure if it is the right challenge level for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will get you on your perfect tour.
As we operate across a range of destinations, the terrain of each tour will vary. There is more detailed information of what type of terrain you can expect on each tour itinerary page.
If you book bike rental through us, we will select the most suitable bike type for the terrain ahead. If you are bringing your own bike, please contact us to check bike suitability for your tour.
We believe in options, so do not include bike rental in our tour pricing. You can choose to bring your own bike or we can arrange bike rental for you during booking. You will have varying bike styles available depending on the destination.
Yes, absolutely. We have e-bike availability on all of our tours.
You can select e-bike rental during the tour booking stage. If you have already booked a manual bike rental and want to change to an e-bike, reach out to one of our team.
We only partner with the best bike suppliers for all our destinations so you’ll be guaranteed well maintained, premium brand bikes such as Cube, Trek or KTM.
We include instruction guides on how to deal with the most common mechanical issues on the road. If the issue is beyond repair, we have a network of bike mechanics that will get you back on the road.
All bike rentals include a helmet, lock, repair kit, one way rental fee and e-bike charger (where an e-bike has been selected during booking).
Some of our destinations may also include panniers. Check the booking engine for your tour to see if they are included. If there are any other accessories you would like for your rental, we are happy to accommodate. Reach out to us after booking to arrange.
The use of a helmet is mandatory on all Rooster Bike Tours adventures. If you are renting a bike through us, we include helmet rental already. If you are bringing your own bike, we’ll give information on where to rent or purchase one, close to your starting point.
Absolutely, there is nothing more comfortable than being in your own saddle. Please contact us during booking, to ensure that your equipment is suitable for the terrain of your desired tour.
We will give you information before arrival, of where you can unbox and assemble your bike, at one of our trusted bike workshops.
We understand that situations outside of our control can get in the way of our adventures. That is why we offer full refund of your tour up to 6 weeks before tour start date.
We are on call 24/7 in case of emergency. We have a network of trusted suppliers along all routes for any technical or medical emergency.
Once final payment for your tour has been received and no later than one month before your departure, you will be sent an email with a digital PDF copy of your cycling pack documents:
– Digital maps of your route (GPX files)
– Printable maps of your route
– Full details of your accommodations and where you will be staying
– Our tips on the most interesting attractions to visit along the trail
– A look at fascinating local history
– A guide to the best places to eat and drink
– Safety information and emergency contact details
We have a category for family friendly tours available from our main menu. These are tours that are manageable for children to cycle in terms of both fitness and safety. We also offer baby trailers for infants on these routes. The trailer is not available during booking stage. Please reach out to us before or after booking so that we can arrange.
We love our furry companions just as much as you. Although most of our routes are not suitable for pets, we have a select range that are.
Reach out to us for further details on this.
Yes, you will receive a list of all accommodation that you will be staying in one month prior to the departure of your travels. Once final payment for your tour has been received, you will be sent an email with a digital PDF copy of your cycling pack documents such as your maps, accommodation details and evening meal suggestions etc. It’s within PDF copy of your biking pack documents that you’ll be able to find what accommodation you will be staying in each night.
Through our partner WeTravel, we offer a range of interest free payment options. Payment can be made by bank direct debit or any major credit/debit card at checkout*. You can choose to pay up front or just a 20% deposit with 3 installment payments before your tour starts.
*Please note, a transaction fee of between 1.5-3.9% applies when using card payment. No transaction fees apply when using bank mandate payment.
