Turkey Bike Tour - Cappadocia Trails

This tour is 7 days long, with 5 riding days.

You'll ride 191 km, about 80% off road, in 5 cycling days. There are first-class single-track trails to gentler dirt roads. You will be riding through valleys, alongside and into streams, and there will be some climbing. Please note the daily ascents and descents listed. There is limited vehicle support on this tour due to the remoteness of the trails. In case of an emergency, assistance will be on call. Please bring a Camelbak or similar hydration system for water and to carry snacks. Your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty.

A nice variety of accommodation is used including a family guesthouse, a historic Greek hotel, and a special cave hotel with a swimming pool. Your luggage will be transported between hotels.

Suitability: You should be confident of your physical condition and bike handling skills. Some climbs are challenging, so you should have a good level of fitness to cope with more than 1,000 m of climbing in a day. As mountain biking surfaces require competent bike handling skills, it is advisable to have off-road and preferably downhill experience, although difficult obstacles can always be avoided. Suitable for cyclists with a keen attitude and adventurous nature!

Biking Conditions: This tour follows a mixture of single track, trails, and gravel paths as well as sections of tarmac. The daily distances aren't long, and we will be stopping to see sights along the way.

You are not required to pay a surcharge for traveling alone. The tour operator will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveler of the same gender. If you cannot be matched, they will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share, a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room.

Turkey has seven distinct climatic regions, the area between the coast has moderate winter temperatures and hot, humid summers, and the inland areas with their extremely cold winters and excessively hot summers. In Cappadocia, from May through late June and even into early July the days are warm and the nights are cool. July and August temperatures hover around 40 C/100 F, too hot for cycling. By mid-September the temperatures have fallen and are comfortable through to late October. Sun cream is a must!

Meals are included as per the itinerary where B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.

Turkish cuisine is a fusion of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Balkan tastes. Known for the use of fresh ingredients, dishes are simply presented, not hidden under sauces, or excessive presentations. There are many regional specialties and variations – there are at least forty ways to prepare eggplant alone – to try on this tour.

Drink

Keeping you completely hydrated is a job we take very seriously. Cold water, some energy-restoring soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. But you may also want to bring electrolyte in powder or tablet form. Alcoholic drinks are available everywhere, but are NOT included in the price.

Yes, if you're hiring a bike from the operator, a complimentary helmet is provided, although you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.