Cycling Tours

• Stay at the homestay and take in some interesting rides around the area. Great if you’re there for 2 or 3 days and new to cycling or China.
• Food and drink en route when you need it.
• Support if you get lost, you still need to follow the route on a GPS or your phone, easily done.
• Can fit in 2 or 3 bikes in the van if you get too tired and can always get more to you if needed.
• We don’t offer a guide to cycle along with you, but the driver will meet you at a predetermined location along the route and take a few snaps from strategic locations.

Half Day Price: 90 RMB Per person / min 4 people.

Full Day Price: 160 RMB Per person / min 4 people.

• Van & Driver
• Water, Coffee and nibbles during the ride
• GPX files & Itinerary

What’s Not Included:

• Full day tours include snacks but no lunch. We recommend nice places to stop for lunch
• A full mechanic, we can help change a tire but if serious bike issues Hangzhou or Shanghai are your best bet.
• Someone riding with you. If you have a driver they will meet you at various places along the route, take pictures of your group, etc.
• A bike, rent one of our great bikes if you need one. Make sure you bring a spare and the proper clothing; you can keep extras in the van. Also sun cream and whatever else you might like to take en route.

Contact our service account 24h before to book.

Sign wavier & Payment in full.

GPS file and itinerary sent.

Confirm departure time and any other details.

Meet the driver at the parking area and start your ride.

The driver will stop at various places marked on your GPS route.

• Spend more time having a great experience and less time flaffing about.
• Great value to experience balance.
• For your own group at your own pace and time. 
• Saves you a bunch of time before and during the experience.
• Minimizes the unknowns in route planning. The roads are constantly changing, under construction, and we know the current situation.
• Don’t miss the interesting sites and places. We know what is worthwhile and what is not to experience and the best times to visit.
• Support when you need it.

We have set routes with itineraries or we can make a custom plan for you.

Our pricing model is 100% transpartent. 

Our service fee is 88 RMB/day/person for set route tours or 168 RMB/day/person for a customized tour. 

Our service fee, covers our cost and gives us a bit of profit on top. Sometimes, but not always, we also obtain an additional fee from the accommodation. We have vetted and stayed at the places we offer and choose them based on their character, location, and fitout. We have three standards of accommodation to choose from, approx 200 RMB, 500 RMB & 1000 RMB a night and our prices are comparable to cTrips…

Our service fee includes:

• Careful route planning
• GPS files and detailed itineraries
• Booking homestay/inns/hotels
• Wechat support.
• Van / Driver booking if you require to carry your gear and help take you or your non-riding partners where needed. 

What’s Not Included:

• A full mechanic, we can help change a tire but if serious bike issues Hangzhou or Shanghai are your best bet.
• Someone riding with you. If you have a driver they will meet you at various places along the route, take pictures of your group, etc.
• A bike, rent one of our great bikes if you need one. Make sure you bring a spare and the proper clothing; you can keep extras in the van. Also sun cream and whatever else you might like to take en route.

The process is straightforward:

Wechat support as needed. 

Let us know your cycling level and ability, dates, and general requirements.

General Q&A on what we both think is best for your experience.

Rough quote, simple agreement & down payment.

Detailed route schedule and hotel options (including names etc so you can make sure we are charging you fairly). Please try and confirm within 48h so we can actually book you the rooms you want!

Modifications if a custom plan and we confirm everything. 

Full payment, and we make bookings.

Detailed Itinerary and GPX files.

We will provide you with details on what you need to bring, what we provide, etc.

Accommodation Notes: places can get full or change their price from the original quote at the time of booking. Most accommodation is priced seasonally. Prices might change before booking. Its very hard to cancel bookings. If bookings are canceled, we will still retain our service fee. 

Q: What is included in your tours?

A. We provide you with a detailed route, plan, Q&A, and itinerary. We book your accommodation. We provide you with support through wechat during your trip. We can book van support for your trip. You pay us for that before the trip. You still need to pay for your food, drink, and scenic spot entry, if any. Most accommodations include breakfast.

Q: So how much will a tour cost me?

A: A rough guide per person would be:

1. Budget Option 300-500 RMB a day, all inclusive:

About 100 RMB a day for a set route plan/itinerary and service (paid to us)

About 100 RMB a day if shared accommodation (paid to us, we book the accommodation)

About 100 RMB a day in food / water / drinks etc (to shop / restaurant, you pay directly. Breakfast is included in a lot of hotels, but not all)

A Mid Option: 800-1000 RMB a day 

About 100 RMB a day for a set route plan/itinerary and service (paid to us)

About 250 RMB a day if shared accommodation (paid to us, we book the accommodation)

About 250 RMB a day for the optional van support with bag transfer, assuming a group of 4. (paid to us, we organize the van and driver)

About 200 RMB a day in food / water / drinks etc (to shop / restaurant, you pay direct. Breakfast is included in a lot of hotels, but not all)

A Premium Option: 2000 RMB a Day

About 200 RMB a day for custom planning, tailor-made itinerary and service (paid to us)

About 1000 RMB a day for a single occupancy queen room (paid to us, we book the accommodation)

About 250 RMB a day for optional van support with bag transfer, assuming a group of 4. (to us)

About 300 RMB a day in food / water / drinks etc. (to the shop / restaurant, you pay direct. Breakfast is included in a lot of hotels but not all)

The above are for reference only.

A final quote will be provided after a rough itinerary and you confirm your dates.

Q. How long in advance do we need to book

A. Ideally, a month beforehand. It’s best you start a Q&A session with us early so we can sort out the best time, weather, and booking-wise. The best places during National holidays get expensive and are booked 2 or more months in advance. 

Q. What time of year is best for a tour?

Autumn is the best time. Dry and warm days.

Spring is next best. A little wetter.

Summer is hot. Only recommended for early morning rides. We do not suggest riding between July 1st and August 15th due to summer rains and heat.

Early winter, up to December, is not too bad. January and February are cold, and there can be snow and ice on the high hills/mountains.

Q. I’m not an experienced or very fit cyclist, are these tours suitable for me?

A. We would try to find something suitable for you with shorter, less hilly routes and would highly recommend you get van support. We also have ebikes to rent, which can help out with some of the hills and longer days. We will analyze what’s feasible and fun for you after our Q&A session.

Q. How do I follow the routes?

A. Easily done on your phone or bike computer. We have bike computers we can rent if needed. We also provide maps and detailed plans in pdf which are provided post booking. Most of the routes are easy to follow, and if you can use apps like Google Maps or Amap, you are good to go. 

Q. I don’t understand Chinese. Will I cope? 

A. Yes. We provide English support in wechat. Wechat has a translation function as well. Translation apps work well on iOS and Android. People are very helpful, and you will always get support.

Q. How dangerous is it?

A. Riding in China is generally safe and our roads have minimal traffic. It’s as safe as riding in Europe on rural roads. Hospitals and clinics are numerous in the area. We have been organizing races in China for years, so we know what to do in case of an emergency. We will talk you through an emergency process post booking.

Q. What type of gear do i need to bring?

A. A bike, or rent one of our gravel, mtb or ebikes. A helmet and appropriate cycling clothing. Bikepacking or bike touring bags and gear if you are not taking a van. 2 water bottles. A bike computer if you have. A pump and spare inner tubes. Post booking we will provide you a clear list depending on the length, season and if you have van support. 

Q. What happens if my bike has a mechanical along the way?

A. We will point you in the direction of your nearest reliable bike shop who should be able to fix most issues. You should not be more than 200km, a few hours drive, away from one and can help organize van support if needed. We suggest you use new tubless endurance tires to minimize flats.