MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
On the first day of the trip, Your Trip Leader will meet you at Udaipur Airport.
You will need to obtain a VISA to enter the country.

CLIMATE
March marks the starting of Summer in Rajasthan. Though maximum temperature can touch
36 degrees celsius towards mid-day, early mornings and late evenings are cool and pleasant.
PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP
Getting Active

TERRAIN AND CONDITIONING TIPS
To get ready for this trip, we suggest biking regularly beforehand and hitting a few hills
whenever you can. We want you to have the best possible vacation, and while there’s no need
for hardcore training, you should feel comfortable riding at least 20–40 miles each day and
still have the strength and enthusiasm to get up and do it all over again the next day.
To ride safely along the narrow and sometimes trafficked roads, it is important to ride single
file and to develop good balance on your bike. Balance can only be developed by riding on
the road. We recognize that not everyone lives in an area conducive to outdoor riding, but
please keep in mind that while running, riding a stationary bike, spinning and other aerobic
exercise will help improve your strength, endurance and cardiovascular health, these
activities will not help with balance.

BRINGING YOUR OWN GEAR
Don’t forget to bring your helmet and water bottle !
You are welcome to bring your own gear, such as pedals, seat, helmet, toe clips and
cyclometer, to use with a bicycle. However, please inform us in advance if you choose to bring
any of your own things.

STAYING COMFORTABLE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
● How do I prevent soreness while bicycling? Think padding! Padded shorts make sitting on
the bicycle seat a lot more comfortable, and padded.
● Should I buy a pair of biking shoes for my trip? Rigid shoes maximize the power of your
pedaling stroke, but there’s really no need to purchase a pair of biking shoes just for this trip.
Any athletic shoes — provided they have stiff soles—will be sufficient.
● It’s not really going to rain, is it? As much as we don’t like to think about it, rain is possible
no matter where you travel. Your best bet for staying comfortable during a shower is to wear
quality rain gear that is both waterproof and breathable. A jacket and pants made of Gore-Tex
will keep you dry even in the fiercest downpour.
● Does wearing layers really make a difference? Yes! The trick for staying comfortable in
fluctuating temperatures is to wear three basic layers of lightweight clothing: underwear (to
wick moisture away from your skin), insulating garments (for warmth) and outerwear (to
protect against wind or rain) .

RULES OF BICYCLING SAFETY
● Wear a helmet. Riding without a helmet is extremely dangerous. Our company requires that
all guests wear helmets while cycling.
● Ride predictably, defensively and in a straight line.
● When riding with others, ride single file and maintain several bike lengths between cyclists.
Allow more distance when riding downhill.
● Do not use headphones while riding; you might not hear traffic coming up behind you.
● Be as courteous to motorists as you would like them to be to you, and get completely off the
road when you stop.
● Keep your speed under control on down hills. Use both brakes simultaneously, but be aware
that the front brake is more powerful than the rear. Gently pump your brakes on long
descents for maximum effectiveness. Check brakes frequently to make sure nothing is loose
or dangling.
● Wet slippery roads require extra caution and greater stopping distance —especially on
Down hills. Wet brakes must be dried by pumping before they have an effect, so start braking
early in damp weather.
● When riding on sand or gravel, downshift into low gear so you can spin your pedals faster
while still going slow.
● Obey all traffic regulations. Stop at all stop signs and red lights, yield the right-of-way and
use hand signals when turning, slowing down or stopping. Ride on the extreme left side of the
road, at a safe distance from traffic
● Be cautious around road obstacles. It is safest to dismount and walk your bike across
railroad tracks and cattle guards. If you decide to bike across them, do so at right angles.
Avoid potholes, metal grates, glass, rocks and thorns. Ride at a safe distance from parked
cars and watch for vehicles pulling out and/or doors opening in your path.
● You must yield the right of way to pedestrians. Do not ride on sidewalks.
● When making a right turn, it is safest to pull off the road, dismount, look both ways for
traffic and then walk your bike across the road. Never follow other cyclists when turning
without confirming for yourself that it is safe to do so.
● Listen carefully for approaching motorists. (Look over your shoulder only if you can do so
without swerving.)
● We do not cycle after dark on trips. If you decide to do so on your own, you must bring your
own bike equipped with a white light on the front, a red light on the rear and reflectors on the
spokes and pedals.
● If a dog chases you and you are not able to ride away quickly, stop your bike and walk out of
the dog’s territory, keeping the bike between you and the animal.
● Wear appropriate clothing for bicycling. Brightly colored clothes make you more visible to
motorists.
● Double-tie shoelaces and tuck them inside your shoes.
● You should wear corrective lenses while bicycling if you use them while driving.

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST
ESSENTIAL BICYCLING CLOTHES & GEAR
✓ bicycling shoes or stiff-soled sneakers
✓ bicycling shorts
✓ short-fingered cycling gloves
✓ brightly colored cycling jerseys or synthetic T- shirts
✓ lightweight jacket or vest
✓ non-cotton base layers of varying weights (tops & bottoms); choose a fabric such as
polypropylene, Capilene or Coolmax
✓ synthetic bicycling socks
✓ sunglasses
✓ breathable windproof jacket

OTHER NECESSITIES
✓ wallet (credit cards, bank cards, ID, cash)
✓ one quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag to carry all liquids, gels and aerosols in carry- on
luggage (and liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3-ounce or smaller containers)
✓ medications and copies of prescriptions
✓ toiletries
✓ insect repellent
✓ sunscreen and lip ointment

LUGGAGE
Please limit your luggage to one soft-sided medium-sized suitcase and one carry-on bag.
Mark your luggage with your name, address and phone number.

RECOMMENDED CLOTHES & GEAR
✓ mid-weight short-sleeved, synthetic undershirt (base layer)
✓ appropriate clothing for restaurants, villages and temples
✓ fleece jacket/vest or warm sweater
✓ synthetic mid-weight socks
✓ arm and knee/leg warmers (for biking)
✓ bicycling tights
✓ long-fingered gloves
✓ windproof outer gloves (worn over biking gloves)
✓ heavier-weight long-sleeved, synthetic undershirt
✓ long-sleeved cycling jerseys and synthetic T-shirts lightweight but warm cycling cap that fits
under helmet (skullcap)
✓ headband that covers ears (wear under helmet)
Please Note our company recommends that you not bring valuable personal electronics
including, but not limited to, IPAD, laptop computers and expensive cameras. While we will
transport them from place to place during the trip as a convenience, we do not assume
responsibility for any damage, loss or loss of function to the devices. This policy also applies
to other items such as expensive jewelry, fur coats and fragile and delicate accessories,
whether purchased on the trip or otherwise.