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 relaxed way with photo stops at every
chosen moment, or a well deserved break on a terrace.
We don't do timekeeping like in the
first five editions.
Everyone gets daily a detailed description and map of
the stage. Next to that we provide GPS-tracks, so that
navigation gets easier.
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Support
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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
evening.
The journey is supported by a nurse and a mechanic for
the physical inconveniences to yourself and your bike. |
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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 vegetables, proteins and carbohydrates.
During the rest days and if we stay in a hotel you have
the opportunity to explore and sample the local cuisine. |
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Accommodation
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During the first half of the tour - in
Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia - the accommodations are
mainly hotels with also several bush camps at high
altitude.
The second part of the tour
- in Argentina and Chile -
you stay mostly at a campsite or a temporary camp along
the road.
You will stay in total minimal 60 nights in a hotel
accommodation.
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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 Andes Trail" is open for men and women with an age
between 18 and 65. A good health, passion for cycling
and an adventurous and flexible mindset are necessary to
finish the expedition in a normal way. Keep in mind that
in the past only a few succeed to cycle the total
distance between Quito and Ushuaia; they need a strong
constitution, mental toughness and certainly no set
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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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