The Transylvania Bike Ride

Open Challenges 

Challenging ascents, thrilling descents. Experience the beauty and discover the secrets of Transylvania.   Every mile travelled through this fascinating land will raise funds for your chosen charity and a project tackling extreme poverty and deprivation in the north east Romanian city of Iasi. _______________________________________________________________________

Travel dates - 2007  

Tuesday - Saturday      6 days

15-20 May;    19-24 Jun;    17-22 Jul;   

14-19 Aug    &    11-16 Sep 

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Just £525 for a place on
The Transylvania Bike Ride 

This cost includes:

     Accommodation & all meals for duration of trip
+  Mountain bike rental                     
+  Transfers & transportation
+  Experienced English-speaking trek leader & guide(s)
+  Entrance fees
+  Vehicle support (if required)
+  £50 donation to the RHM project in Iasi

Sponsorship - although it's up to you and your chosen charity to determine how much money to raise, we do recommend a minimum sponsorship amount of £500. Many trekkers have raised over £1,000 - click on fundraising tips for useful tips and encouragement.

Please note that we do not include flights in our tour cost. This is because lower individual fares can often be found directly with the airlines.  Booking your flights separately also allows you   more flexibility over travel dates and     departure    points. Many of our clients like to stay on in Romania to visit other areas or friends etc.  However, we do have much expertise in flight  reservations to Romania and we will be very happy to assist you in finding the best available options.   Please refer to our flights page for details.

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The Transylvania Bike Ride   -   Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from UK to Bucharest. Transfer to Brasov (approx 3 hours) for overnight stay. Dinner and getting to know your fellow bike riders will be followed by a short walking tour of the old, historic town.

Day 2: Our adventure begins with a bike climb through the forests from Brasov up to Poiana Brasov, Romania’s premier mountain ski resort , and then descending through Rasnov and onto Bran. Dinner and overnight accommodation in a small country chalet.

Day 3: "Welcome to Transylvania, my friend, I have been eagerly awaiting you", Count Dracula. This could be our morning greeting as we visit Bran Castle, home of Transylvania's most infamous inhabitant. Find out the facts and the fiction. Riding over wide mountain paths and on twisting mountain roads, we gradually make the climb to Trei Brazi with its magnificent panoramic views over the Southern Carpathians and our overnight accommodation and great food.

Day 4: Today we head down through the mountain resort of Predeal before climbing up the Susaia mountain on the other side of the valley. Then descending through the Azuga Valley we make for our well-earned evening meal and accommodation at Sorica Lodge.

Day 5: Descending from Sorica our ride today leads us through the Azuga Valley and on through the Prahova Valley to the mountain town of Sinaia. After a visit to the impressive former royal residence, Peles Palace we will ride up the mountains once more to Stana Regala with its stunning views over the Carpathians. Then it's time for a relaxing and enjoyable evening over dinner at our overnight accommodation.

Day 6: After a leisurely morning our Transylvanian tour sadly comes to a close as we leave the mountains for Bucharest and our return flight home. If there's time, we shall take a short tour of Bucharest  before going to the airport.

La revedere!  See you next time?

The ride will be challenging but also suitable for those with a good degree of fitness and used to mountain biking over varied terrain.

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Simply decide upon a date, choose your favourite charity and contact us by phone or email for a booking form and challenge pack.

A non-refundable registration/deposit is required at the time of booking. The final balance is due 8 weeks prior to departure, and your sponsorship money should be paid to the charity 6 weeks prior to departure.

You will receive a thank you receipt from Robin Hood Ministries for the £50 donation shortly before departure to Romania.

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just romania              Tel: 01243 536323              Email: james@justromania.co.uk