| If you are looking for an exciting new vacation, why | | | | Be sure to fully understand the specifics of the |
| not try a mountain biking tour. You will see sights that | | | | contract, the most important aspect being the |
| you could never have seen on a regular bus tour. The | | | | cancellation policy. You will want to know ahead of |
| most important part of booking a mountain bike tour is | | | | time how long you have to get your deposit back and |
| the research you must do before hand. The internet | | | | if there are specific circumstances under which you |
| will most likely be your greatest resource for planning | | | | can cancel without penalties. |
| this type of trip. You can also look into a travel agent | | | | After you have booked your tour, make sure you are |
| that specializes in this type of travel. | | | | prepared. If at all possible, you may want to bring your |
| Before you begin your planning, you need to decide | | | | own mountain bike rather than renting one from the |
| where you would like to go and what type of tour you | | | | tour company. You will be more comfortable with a |
| want to do. There are tours that specialize in family | | | | bike you are familiar with. Whether you choose to rent |
| travel, singles, women, and many other groups. There | | | | the bike or not, make sure that you bring your own |
| are so many different locations to explore; it will help if | | | | safety gear. Your helmet and gloves should fit |
| you can narrow down a region you would like to visit. | | | | perfectly, don't leave your safety up to a rental. |
| Because of the physicality of a mountain biking tour, | | | | Weather conditions can greatly affect your trip. Find |
| they are generally shorter in duration then a regular | | | | out ahead of time what type of weather is expected |
| bus tour. The usual biking tour will last approximately | | | | during your trip and make sure you pack appropriately. |
| two to three days. Keep this in mind when reviewing | | | | Rain gear is very important and you should have an |
| price. It is a good idea to book with an established | | | | extra pair of shoes with you in case they get wet or |
| company. They will have several years of experience | | | | damaged. |
| in this type of travel and you will be able to find | | | | Properly researching your vacation and having the |
| positive reviews of the company and the travel | | | | appropriate gear when you travel will ensure that you |
| experience. | | | | have the best and safest experience possible. |