Hotel Stay: Barog Heights (3 Star)
Flag-off Time: 7:00 AM

Wake up early morning and get ready to begin the ride through the beautiful mountains of Himachal. Today’s ride will begin with the plains of Panchkula and we will hit the climb of mountains with a gradual climb and widen the beautiful multi-lane road. We will hit the Parwanoo timber trail point where people take the cable car to witness the spectacular view of hills in this short ride. From there, an onwards single lane will begin but at the same time, the scenic beauty of the mountains will keep increasing with each pedal.

During the ride, you will get Hydration, Nutrition and Technical support. On the way we will take a halt at Gaini Da Dhabha for lunch and refuelling, then shall resume the ride. Once you reach Solan rest in the Hotel enjoy the beautiful mountains from the terrace of the hotel, have a delicious dinner and get your cycles some Rest. Post dinner, have some sound sleep to wake up early for the next day’s ride.

Today we will cover about 86 km, the ride will start from Solan and we will change the route via Kumarhatti, Naina Tikker, and Bhojkoti to Morni Hills which is an off-road Trail through the forest. This is the ride patch you will love the most as so much peace around, no hustle and bustle of traffic, and pure fresh air. You are passing right in the middle of the jungle with your best buddies and your bike i.e. a blissful moment to cherish forever.

You can have lunch en-route at Hotel Hour Glass just after exiting from the trail & while going towards Panchkula. Post lunch there will be the ride of the last 25 km and back to Hotel Sapphire. Once you reach the hotel, enjoy your Welcome drink. Temporary rooms will be provided for freshening up and changing the clothes, which will be commonly shared by the riders. We will enjoy the facilitation ceremony followed by a delicious dinner. Post it we will leave for our sweet homes with lots of memories and a sense of achievement with us and unforgettable memories to cherish forever.

As taking the cycle along if you are not travelling in your personal car sometimes becomes a big task due to space management. So to make it easy and hassle free we offer this service, you have to drop you cycles 7 days before the ride begins.

Sometimes people don’t want to get in the hassle of getting their own cycle from their respective location, or sometimes they don’t have the right type of bike as needed for ride so people opt for this option. The cycles you will get will be well serviced and maintained.

Some participants look for a single stay and don’t want to share the rooms as their personal comfort choice, to meet their requirements this service is being offered by default tour is designed keep stay on double sharing

yes, we do provide cycles on Rent. We have Polygon Cascade 4 available for rent. To know more details about bike specifications details please visit below shared link polygon-cascade-4

As we have multiple cycle to offer on rent for all sizes ranging from S to XL, so you will get the cycle of right frame size for your ride.

We give only cycle to the rider, rest all other mandatory items and accessories you want on cycle you have to bring yourself..

Yes, for this ride you have to handover the Aadhaar Card as well as deposit Rs 3000 as refundable security at the time of receiving the bike. This shall handed over back to you at the time of returning the cycle post ride if any damages happen repair cost shall be deducted from cycle.

You will get the cycle on rent a day before start of ride. You will get your cycle at in the same hotel where you will be staying on day one of tour.

Things to Carry

– Helmet (Mandatory)
– Front Headlight (Mandatory)
– Tail Light (Mandatory)
– Reflective Vest/ Tape (Mandatory)
– Water Bottle/Sipper (Mandatory)
– Cycling gloves (Mandatory)

Necessary Items

– 1 Small Backpack
– 2 Jersey’s
– 2 Shorts
– 1 Sweatshirt
– 1 lower/ Track pant
– 2 T-shirts
– 1 Jeans
– 1 Sleeper
– 2 pairs of cycling shoes (in case one gets wet due to rain and water on the way)
– 2 pair of socks
– Sunglasses or eye wear for the day and riding in a dark time.
– 1 Raincoat / Windcheater
– Extra batteries or charger for Cycling lights
– Mini tool kit
– 2 Cycle Tubes
– Personal Toiletries
– Any medicine if you are taking

NOTE: Your bag should not be weighing more than 8 kg’s. Else INR 100 will be charged Per KG for carrying your luggage.

Yes, you can do that and our team will be there to make sure you get the best experience of riding. As our team is of qualified and experienced riders team so they will help you to understand how much to push the limits and when to take a back seat in support vehicle.

There are no as such defined timelines to cross any checkpoints but at the same time rider should be riding at an average pace of 8-9 km/hr in mountains to finish the full ride on saddle. If you will not be able to manage this pace, no need to worry our support team will be there to pick you from Point A to Point B and you can again continue your ride from there.

Yes, for all our MERAKI Rides we need a self-declaration about your medical health state from every participant. To download the medical form please click on below shared link personal Medical Certificate D2G

We understand at the time of registration you have accepted the terms and condition. But there is probability that due to short of time may any of the important information may got skipped to read so a hard copy of signed document is must. To download the Waiver form please click on below shared link D2G Waiver Form

Yes, we accept digital signed copies also for that you need to coordinate with tour leader who will be assigned to you post your registration done.

Yes, you can also join the ride with the consent of your parents. You have to get a disclaimer form signed by your parents and submit it before the ride with us.

No, without any of the mandatory things as mentioned above you are not allowed to ride. So either bring them along or can purchase from us.

Rooms shall be allocated after 12 pm by Hotel on the day of tour beginning. So any time post it you can check in and ask at reception about your room number.

Yes FIRST-AID shall be provided immediately to the rider as and when needed. If in case any critical emergency rider needs to visit the hospital that shall be taken care of by us. But the expense of the hospital shall be taken care of by rider only.

No, tour cost doesn’t include your medical insurance.

You have to drop your cycles 7 days before the event at Dare2Gear Cycle World showroom. To know the Exact location can search on google dare2gear cycle world or contact us on WhatsApp 9910081286 for location.

Yes, this shall be provided to confirmed riders post registrations process gets completed.

1) It is compulsory to wear a helmet for the entire duration of the ride. Riders without a helmet will not be permitted to ride.

2) Every rider must use their own lights for riding in dark times, bicycles must be equipped with front and rear lights attached firmly to the vehicle. Lights must be fully functional. If lights will not be working you are not allowed to ride.

3) All riders must wear a reflective vest that clearly places reflective material prominently on the front and back of the rider. If you will not be wearing reflective vests you are not allowed to ride.

4) This ride is open to any amateur cyclist regardless of his or her cycling affiliations. Riders (under the age of 18) must get a consent form signed by his or her parent or legal guardian

5) Each rider must be covered by liability insurance, either by a group policy or by a personal policy.

6) Our Sikh brothers – We have RELAXED THE MANDATORY HELMET RULE for Sikh Riders. But the rider must either wear a full Turban and not just a Patka.

Please read the detailed article for this How to Reach Chandigarh

You can park your Vehicle at Hotel parking itself from where the ride begins.

We follow everything that can possibly decrease your chances of contracting corona virus. Guidelines are as follows:

1. Here are some essential items that you must carry while traveling

* Face Masks

* Hand Sanitizers

2. As we will stay in hotels, It is advisory to carry your own toiletry kit. This way you can maintain proper hygiene by using your own products. Also, you can keep yourself safe by using your personal towels.

3. To keep the locals safe, it is advisable that travelers should maintain distance with the locals.

With  at present govt policies updates no,  if in future any change of policy happen we shall update you and then accordingly actions has to be taken by you.

Please check below shared link https://dare2gear.com/terms-condition/