Details and general information
What does the journey include?
- 4 Days of road bicycle riding, total of close to 600 km with close to 5500 meters of total climbing.
- 1st day - Departure Kibbutz Nir David. Driven to starting point in Metula. Ride from Metula to Kibbutz Nir David.
- Optional - Lodging at Kibbutz Beit Alpha ( Close to Kibbutz Nir david ). Additional cost.
- 2nd day - Departure Kibbutz Nir David at 6:30 and ride to Masada. Lodging at Masada Youth hostel.
- 3rd day - Departure Masada at 6:30 and ride to Mitzpe Ramon. Lodging at Mitzpe Ramon youth hostel.
- 4th day - Departure Mitzpe Ramon at 6:15 and ride to Eilat. Finish spot at Leonardo Plaza hotel in Eilat.
- Ride captain with each group .
- Professional and technical support provided with escort vehicles.
- Light meal every day at the end of ride consisting of tuna,vegetables,cookies,coffee
- Poultry hot dinner + bed and breakfast at Masada youth hostel, second day. Light lunch will be provided during the day.
- Poultry hot dinner + bed and breakfast at Ramon crater youth hostel, third day. Light lunch will be provided during the day.
- Upscale lunch in Eilat at Leonardo Plaza hotel on Saturday.
- Saturday - transportation to the center of Israel or departure point at Kibbutz Nir David.
- Transfer of the bicycles by truck to departure point.
- Refreshment stations every day that include drinking water, isotone drinks, fruit and food.
- Riding shirt, finisher T shirt, medal and bag.
- The rooms in the youth hostels are 4 to a room. There is an option for double rooms with additional cost of 120 shekels per person. There is a limited number of double rooms.
- If you wish to sleep at Kibbutz Beit Alpha on Wednesday night, there is an additional cost of 200 shekels per person in a room for four, including breakfast.
- There is an option to stay in Eilat , King Solomon hotel at the end of the journey, Saturday. The cost is 300 shekels per person in a double room, including breakfast.
Journey cost
- Registration and payment includes sleeping in a four person room
- Additional cost required if you wish for a double room
| registration dates | Price | |
| Registration | Between 01/10/2018 - 28/02/2019 | 580$ |
| Late Registration | Between 01/03/2019 - 15/03/2019 | 630$ |
Cancelation policy:
- Until 15.2.19 – 90% refund
- Until 26.2.19 – 75% refund
- Until 7.3.19 – 50% refund
- After 7.3.19 – no refund
- There will be no refund to a participant that did not attend and did not notify ahead of time
Required
- You have to show your personal accident updated insurance form.
- If you don't have one, we can provide for additional cost.
- Updated doctor's approval.
- Any questions ? write to us and we will get back to you omaxim@bezeqint.net
Suggested Equipment List
| Personal equipment | Comments |
| Clothes and shoes - Riding shoes and outfit ( Riding trousers and tops, underwear, socks, change of clothes for the evenings including warm items) |
For riding during the day and evening |
| Helmet, gloves, head covers for under the helmet, sun glasses, sleeves, compression socks | |
| Bicycle - There is an option of renting in Israel | After being professionally checked – brakes, chain, gear adjustment |
| 4 Inner tubes Spare tire |
|
| 2 Personal riding water bottles | |
| Technic food/salt/isotonic drinks | We will provide during the ride drinking water, High5 isotonic drink, dates, Gel and additional food – fruit, cakes, bread and spreads. If you have personal preference's bring them with you |
| Pump | |
| Toiletries | |
| Sun screen, body glade | |
| Bathing costume/ swimming goggles | |
| 3 Towels/ bath sandals | |
| Running clothes and hat | |
| Mosquito prevention, pain relief cream | |
| Pain relief medication | There is first aid kits during the whole ride, bring personal medication that you are used to using |
| Liquid laundry detergent | If you are interested in washing your riding clothes |
| Mobile phone, wallet, identification document | Not recommended to bring valuables |
Wishing us all good luck and mainly a great time
