Bike GRAVEL 3hrs: "Halloween-fun" - Intro

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During almost three hours we ride the countryside on roads less used by cars, somtimes through small forests on pathways, and a lot on gravel roads. We stop to take in the stunning seascapes while getting acquainted with riding on various substrates.

How it works

We start by adjusting the bikes so that everyone sits comfortably. Of course, we'll run through how to use different speeds and brakes, but also how you, as a beginner, can think about attacking uphills, setting goals, etc.


Participants' whishes, level of fitness/proficency and the prevailing ground conditions will determine where we decide to ride on a given day. Hence the substrates, distance and height vary from time to time. We take breaks when necessary, and finish with simple bike maintenance. Three hours  from gathering until we part company.

GRAVEL bike?

You can use your own bike or one of our GRAVEL bikes. These are suitable for work commuting or longer exercise rides, as they allow variation between different surfaces (asphalt, gravel, trail).

All training is more fun in a group. That's why we offer a few seats on most departures for those who want to participate with their own bike (tire width at least 35 mm).

Check availability/book:

  1. Click the button BOOK NOW! to see available dates.
  2. Click on the desired day in the calendar, and selectable times/departures will appear.
  3. Click on the desired departure time to see the availability of bikes with different frame sizes and price/price categories for each departure. There will be no binding booking until your payment is completed.

Trip: Halloween-fun, GRAVEL biking, level 1

Area: Steneby Gård, near Billingsfors, in the municipality of Bengtsfors, Dalsland County.
Season: Autumn break, Halloween
Duration: 3 hrs (20 to 30 kms)
Level: Beginner/intermediate (not novice to cykling though)
Guest recuriements:

Be able to ride a bike in mixed traffic.
Min 12 yrs, min 155cm tall.

Some of the departures are devoted to females only.

Included: Guide, GRAVEL bike, helmet, reflex vest
(if needed, a lamp will be worn on the helmet)
Please bring your own thermos for the hot coco.
Bring: A thermos, a water flask to hydrate and a backpack.
Possibly: headgear, sunglasses, gloves, extra garments to wear during breaks, fika/snacks
What to wear: Comfy shoes with rubber soles or biking shoes.
Padded bike shorts/leggings are convenient.
We have limited access to dressing rooms. 
Rain/wind: We run the workshop even if it rains and is moderately windy. In case of wind strength around 10 m/s, we will take contact with registered participants the evening before the activity.
Dressing room: You can use adjacent toilets at Dalslands Aktiviteter for changing.
Meal: Not included
Language: English and Swedish
Meeting point: Outside Café Stenebylängan, at Dalslands Aktiviteter, Steneby Gård, Bengtsfors.
Parking: On the other side of the small road, opposite of Dalslands Aktiviteter.


 

Re-booking: We can help you reschedule a trip or replace it with another of our activities, provided you contact us no later than 48 hours prior to original departure time.
If the organizer need to cancel a booked departure, e.g. due to the weather etc.: Depending on the weather conditions, e.g. risk of thunder or persistent rain and/or wind, a guided bike tour may have to be postponed (very rarely earlier)  for all participants to be able to participate and feel safe/comfortable.
We will contact our booked participants, who can choose between postponing the booked activity to a later date, or a refund.

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We start at Steneby Gård, 500 meter från Steneby Kyrka, by familiarizing ourselves with the bikes; how to shift speed, use the breaks and making the necessary adjustments to the saddle etc.
We always adapt the tour according to the participants' previous experience and your current state. Depending on the weather and the time of day, we will choose different surfaces and areas to cycle in. Thus, the distance can vary between 20 and 30 km.
Areas: mainly Bengtsfors municipality
Route description below is just to indicate possible places to visit

Highlights

Be inspired to use your bike more often
Reduce your climate footprint
Open your mind and increase your quality of life 

Route

  1. Dalslands AKtiviteter
  2. Lelångenleden Bengtsfors-Billingsfors
  3. Ödskölts kyrka
  4. Högsbyn
  5. Baldersnäs Herrgårds