CHINA GUILIN TO YANGSHUO - Thursday 31 October - Sunday 10 November 2019 - Norwood
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CHINA GUILIN TO YANGSHUO Thursday 31 October - Sunday 10 November 2019
GUILIN TO
YANGSHUO
South West China’s Guilin region is the China one often imagines:
hardy farmers tilling lush rice paddies with water buffaloes, bamboo
lined emerald rivers snaking through farmland and pine forest,
mist swept limestone peaks and ancient villages dot the countryside.
It’s no wonder the region has been favoured by poets and painters for
centuries. Whilst the area is quietly gaining recognition abroad, it is
still possible to lose yourself in a timeless rural lifestyle that remains
unchanged over centuries as we cycle little trafficked back roads and
trails. Our ride begins in the small township of Ziyuan, populated by
the Dong Minority group, and follows a route through the Yuecheng
Mountains, famous for the impressive Longji, Dragon’s Backbone, and
Rice Terraces where we’ll meet the friendly Zhuang, Yao and Miao
people that have literally carved out their living on the mountainsides.
An undoubted highlight is cycling through the thousands of limestone
karst peaks and ancient villages along the Li River. We’ll jump on
bamboo rafts for the most spectacular sections along the river before
cycling into Yangshuo – the regions famous laid back backpacker hub
– where east meets west in rural China.
Highlights:
• Cycle through timeless landscapes and ancient villages untouched
by centuries
• The incredible sights - the Dragon’s Backbone rice terraces and
limestone karst peaks
• Varied cycling on good spec mountain bikes
• Visit the UNESCO heritage Bajiaozhai National Park and hike up to
the Buddhist Temples
• Additional experiences of raft rides, hot springs, tea plantation
visit, hikes and a cookery class!
ITINERARY CHINA
11 days/6 days cycling/312km
GUILIN TO YANGSHUO
Day 1: Thursday 31 October
Day of departure
Depart London Heathrow to Guilin via Hong Kong or Beijing
Day 2: Friday 1 November
Day of arrival
Welcome to China! Arriving at Guilin - one of China’s prettier cities - makes for an interesting place
to spend a day or two. With plenty of restaurants and eating options, shopping strips and cafes it’s a
good chance to see how the local urbanites spend their evenings all against a backdrop of the area’s
stunning karst mountains. A transfer to our first night accommodation at the Bajiaozhai National
Park and we’ll meet the team and answer any questions before enjoying a Chinese banquet dinner.
Day 3: Saturday 2 November
Bajiaozhai NP • 2/3hr hike
Today we head out after breakfast to visit the recently listed UNESCO heritage Bajiaozhai National
Park, famed for its unique red sandstone karst formations, and hike up to the Buddhist temples (1800
STEPS) on the highest peak for incredible views. After the hike, we’ll set up the bikes for the start of
the ride tomorrow. And then we will settle in for a local farmer’s banquet and a taste of the local rice
wine.
Day 4: Sunday 3 November
Chetian • Cycle 60km
Today’s ride is an impressively varied and reasonably challenging one that takes us up into the mountains.
The first 9km takes us on a small back country road out of the park. The next 12km we ride a dirt road
through tiny villages and quiet forest and farmland where you’ll see local people tending rice fields or
livestock. After this we follow a valley up on a paved road through larger villages gradually climbing to the
top of a pass where the rewards are the spectacular views across the surrounding mountain ranges and, of
course, the long winding descent. We’ll stop for lunch on the way up in a school, visiting the children in the
tiny village of Baotian. For those that wish to transfer up to the top of the hills our vehicles will be available.
From the top we can see the provinces highest mountain peak: Mao Er Mountain. The descent on the
other side takes us through forests, narrow gullies and ravines. We pass by numerous villages and wooden
houses built on the mountainsides and nestled amongst rice terraces, fruit orchards and wild forest. We
have a short ride out of town where we stay in a secluded valley in a quiet comfortable guesthouse with
spectacular rock formations and waterfalls ideal for hiking and swimming.
Day 5: Monday 4 November Longsheng Hot Springs • Cycle 40km Today’s ride is a spectacular one as we have two passes, and descents, and plenty of time to stop and visit the many ancient villages along the way. This area is inhabited by Dong, Miao and Yao people and the villages see no tourism at all. One of the great experiences of the region is to simply stop and visit. Locals are sure to welcome you with a smile and are proud to see you look around their homes. It’s not uncommon to be invited in for a nice cup of tea! After the second climb it’s a long gentle downhill to the Longsheng Hot Springs. Well known in the local area this is the perfect location to stop and soak your muscles after the days ride. We stay in a small family run guesthouse in a narrow gorge with an outdoor natural hot spring. There is a great hike along the gorge to a local Miao village. Day 6: Tuesday 5 November Pingan • Cycle 62km Most of the terrain for today will be flat or undulating but with a steep and challenging 6km climb up to the Longji Rice Terraces to finish. Along the way we’ll pass through the county capital, Longsheng, where we’ll check out the local market. This is where much of the produce in the region ends up before being traded to far off locations around China or to kitchens locally. One of our favourite markets in China, there is an extraordinary array of goods for sale, exotic and sometimes very strange, but always colourful and fascinating. We will arrive in Pingan, the village situated in the middle of the rice terraces, with enough time so that you have time to sit back with a beer and enjoy the sunset views from the terrace of the Zhuang minority, traditionally-built guesthouse. Day 7: Wednesday 6 November Shiertan water rafting • Cycle 60km We start with a short and steep hike to view point 1 in the early morning. After breakfast, we set up to start ride with a fantastic downhill through dozens of switchbacks down the mountainside. We spend the day on quiet sealed roads undulating through pine and bamboo forests, often passing villages tucked away in the hills. Being close to Guilin, delicious Guilin-style rice noodles are available for lunch at the roadside. After lunch we have the option to continue on the bikes through quaint rural villages and countryside or, for those that want to shorten the ride, a rubber raft ride option is available that will take you along a small stream on a (sometimes!) thrilling ride to the hotel door!
Day 8: Thursday 7 November Xing Ping • Cycle 30km We leave the hills behind for a morning of completely flat speedy cycling through back lanes, farmland and larger villages. Here agriculture is more intensive and you’ll see many people working the fields – you may even get the chance to help out. Just after the town of Wuteng we stop at a tea plantation for lunch – here you’ll get a chance to taste and learn about tea processing and growing as well as take part in a traditional tea ceremony. After breakfast we will pack up our bikes and take a 1 hour trip to Yangdi where the Chinese often refer to as “the finest scenery under heaven” – Karst Mountains overhanging the river. From here we’ll jump on Bamboo rafts and punt down the most spectacular section of the Li River to Xingping, an old port village, and our guesthouse with balcony views overlooking the river. Day 9: Friday 8 November Yangshuo • Cycle 60-70km Today’s cycling is a real highlight. We’ll cycle slightly back upstream to catch a local ferry across the Li River, after which we’ll climb out of the Li River valley. The rest of the morning we’ll ride along the ridge that lies high above the karst mountains and overlooks the Li River far below – some of the best views of the trip. We cycle through small villages, pomelo and kumquat groves, tea plantations and even the odd rice terrace. The final section of the days ride is through the stunning Dragon River Valley where we take dirt trails through rice fields and quiet villages, and perhaps stop for a quick swim, before settling in a local farmer’s village in one of the best hotels of the tour. Here we’ll be able to visit a local farmer’s house and check out the local farming techniques and lifestyle. Day10: Saturday 9 November Yangshuo • No cycling Day of leisure with optional activities available. We’ll meet in the evening for a banquet dinner and celebration of the end of our cycling adventure. Day11: Sunday 10 November Day of departure Depart Guilin
WHAT YOU NEED Our group transfer will therefore depart at approximately 16:00-
17:00 on Sunday 10 November with the intention of meeting the
For our participants based in the UK, all applications must be made
in person and an appointment made in advance. Visa application
TO KNOW
21:40 Air China flight from Guilin back to Beijing. forms must be completed electronically, printed and then signed as
indicated. Handwritten application forms will not be accepted.
Inbound: Sunday 10 November
CA1226 • Air China Sunday 10 November • Guilin to Beijing 1. Navigate to the Chinese Visa Application Service
TRAVEL DETAILS Centre’s website, and select UK, London in order to arrive at
21:40/00:30#
the London Centre’s homepage. There are separate centre’s at
CA787 • Air China Monday 11 November Beijing to London Manchester and Birmingham.
Flights Heathrow • 03:35/07:10
2. Read the specific ‘Step by Step Guidance’ section’s
You will need to book your own flights for this challenge for which information regarding your particular purpose of visit and your
there are a large number of permutations – via both Beijing and visa requirements.
Participants wishing to get back to London on Sunday, may depart
Hong Kong. Owing to the bespoke and complex nature of this Yangshuo on Saturday 9 November, taking the 21:40 flight from 3. Enter the ‘ Quick Access’ section from the homepage,
event and its itinerary, travel arrangements can be complicated. Guilin, stay overnight at Beijing (we recommend the https://www. and then select ‘Online Application Form’ to fill in your
There is a long 3 hr transfer to our first night accommodation and crowneplaza.com) and travel home on either of the British Airway application form online. The online application form will
in order to reach this ahead of Shabbat, we advise our observant flights departing Beijing. The transfer and all associated costs for this require you to upload a recent standard photograph (please
participants to fly out on Wednesday 30 October and check in to option are NOT included in the costs of your challenge. check here for photograph requirements).
a hotel local to Guilin the evening of Thursday 31 October (we will
advise). We will then organise a separate early morning transfer 4. After filling in the application form, please print out the
Flight options departing both Guilin and Beijing are listed below: complete form, sign on the 1st and the 8th page.
to the Bajiaozhai National Park on Friday 1 November to have you
checked in well ahead of candle lighting hours at 17:40. Guilin to Beijing 5. Enter the ‘Online Appointment’ section, fill in the
application form number which is automatically generated
08:05/10:55 China Southern 3281 M T W T F S S KWL-PEK
For all other participants, you will need to be at Guilin airport on and is started with ‘LON’. Choose a time slot and finish the
16:15/19:15 Grand China Air 7216 M T W T F – S KWL-PEK
Friday 1 October at 16:30 to take the 3hr transfer to our first night appointment booking. They system will automatically send
16:45/19:35 China Southern 3287 M T W T F S S KWL-PEK
accommodation at Bajiaozhai National Park. If travelling from you a confirmation email. Please print the confirmation email
21:40/00:30+1 Air China – – – – –S S KWL-PEK
London we recommend: out or screenshot the appointment time information and show
Beijing to London your appointment while you arrive at London Visa Centre.
Outbound: Thursday 31 October 03:35/07:10 Air China 787 M – W – F – – PEK-LHR
06:35/10:00 British Airways 1038 – – – – – S– PEK-LHR
AIR CHINA (luggage checked through) 12:10/15:35 British Airways 38 M T W T F – S PEK-LHR
LH903 • Thursday 31 Oct • London Heathrow to Frankfurt • 12:20/15:55 Air China 855 M T W T F S S PEK-LHR
10:30/13:05 14:30/17:50 Air China 937 M T W T F S S PEK-LHR
CA966 • Thursday 31 Oct • Frankfurt to Beijing • 14:05/06:15#
CA1471 • Friday 1 Nov • Beijing to Guilin • 12:30/15:40
OR Passport and Visas
BA
BA0039 • Thursday 31 Oct • London Heathrow to Beijing • A ten year passport is essential which must have at least six months’
16:25/10:25# validity still remaining and at least two blank pages within it. You
CA1471 • Friday 1 Nov•Beijing to Guilin • 12:30/15:40 will need to apply for a visa for this challenge, the cost of which is
NOT included within your fees. We will provide more details on the
Return: Sunday 10 November
information required for the completion of the application nearer to
The finish of our challenge is on Friday in Yangshuo, with an the time of departure, as well as provide an invitation letter. We will
optional cookery class and celebratory dinner on the Saturday also advise when your application should be made. An outline of
9 November. It is a 1.5hr transfer from Yangshuo back to Guilin the process is detailed below:
airport.Baggage
insurance in place, we can add you onto the Norwood insurance
policy for an additional charge of £25. CHALLENGE
DETAILS
Your allowable checked baggage is one main luggage item on the
recommended Air China flight – which should not exceed 23kg.
• If you choose not to take out the appropriate travel insurance,
Hand baggage is included and the size of your bag needs to be
a maximum of 23 x 36 x 56cm (that’s around 9 x 14 x 22 inches). should you fall ill or be involved in an accident you will not be
If travelling with any other airline, we suggest you check their covered for those associated costs.
INFORMATION
baggage allowance online. We advise you carry your cycle helmet, • We strongly recommend you are insured for the full duration
a set of cycling clothes and any medication you require, with your of your trip and the policy is taken out prior to the date of your
hand luggage. departure and does not cease until you have returned.
• Air China gives you a baggage allowance of 1 x 23kg bag in • If you have an existing policy we highly recommend you call
How we grade your challenge
economy. your insurers and confirm that it meets with the requirement
• Please note airlines are becoming stricter in monitoring of the trip and that you are fully covered for the event you are
luggage so please do not bring more than the allowance. undertaking - clarifying its precise nature to your insurers. We want to give you an incredible experience, but the overriding
• You must also make sure you inform the insurance company of objective is of course to raise as much money as you can for
• Please bring your helmet, a set of cycling clothes and any
any pre-existing medical conditions before travel, failure to do Norwood. With this is mind, you have to EARN your sponsorship
medication you require in your hand luggage – this is in case
so may invalidate your policy or any subsequent claim. money and this can only be achieved if there is truly an element of
your luggage is delayed – and keep valuables with you at all
challenge involved.
times. Health and Vaccinations
• Take some plastic bags to keep wet / dirty clothing separate. Our challenges are graded moderate, challenging, tough and
You must seek professional medical advice from your GP or local extreme. Many factors will influence this categorisation – terrain,
• Due to higher security on international flights, scissors, pen
travel clinic. To find out more about the relevant NHS travel health distances, climate, living conditions, altitudes, climbs etc. The grade
knives and other sharp objects – as well as your trekking poles
advice, a good website is www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk allocated however will reflect the overall level of challenge with
- should be carried in your main luggage, not in hand luggage.
some days being more challenging than others.
• Please remember that due to current security measures in All travellers are advised to ensure their tetanus and polio
force at all UK airports you can only take a limited amount of vaccinations should be up to date. Typhoid, Hep A, are Japanese B • Challenging events require you to have a reasonable level of
fluids on board as hand luggage. You are allowed containers encephalitis are also sometimes advised. This is a guideline only. fitness and an open mind to new situations.
of 100ml and they should be in a transparent re-sealable
• Tough events have usually longer itineraries, may take place in
bag which is no larger than 20cm x 20cm. Only one bag per You should bring your own regular medication with sufficient more remote areas and require a good level of fitness.
person is allowed. You must also make sure that all electrical supplies for the whole trip and a small first aid kit. You must also
equipment is able to be turned on with a charge. These • Extreme events require a very good level of fitness, are hard
advise Norwood of any pre-existing medical conditions and
restrictions do not apply to items purchased in the airport duty going, may involve more basic conditions and often involve
will be required to complete a medical form when you sign up.
free area after you have passed through security. longer days, steep climbs and descents.
These details will be passed to our tour doctor who may wish to
contact you prior to the event to clarify any medical conditions or
You will receive a luggage label with your international jersey. requirements. How challenging is it?
Please ensure that you fill the insert in with your own address
and also the address of the first night accommodation in China: This is a challenging and varied route on good specification hardtail
Baijiaozhai Shangri-la Farmers Homestay, Bajiaozhai Ziyuan Town,
(front suspension) mountain bikes. The terrain will vary from quiet
Guilin, Guangxi 86-18778931050
sealed roads to dirt roads through forests and farmland. While the
terrain isn’t technical, there are some challenging climbs but equally
some tremendous descents! You should be physically fit and used to
Insurance doing long rides of 6+ hours with a good level of endurance and the
ability to sustain this over a period of days.
Travel insurance covering the event you are undertaking,
emergency medical treatment, air evacuation and repatriation is a
compulsory condition of your booking. If you haven’t got your ownBike hire Accomodation Although it could be sunny and warm at noon, it is usually relatively
cold early in the morning and after sundown or rain, often below 10
Bike hire is included as standard in this package and will be an Accommodation is twin sharing with limited singles available on °C (50 °F).
above intermediate-level mountain bike with 27.5 wheels and the request subject to availability and at an additional charge of USD
following specification: hardtail (front suspension) with air forks, 360/£285. The weather cools and dries steadily during Guilin’s September to
Shimano 30 speed gears and hydraulic brakes. January “dry season”. November average low and high temperatures
Part of the joy of travelling by bike through some small, rural are 12 °C (54 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F).
areas, means of course that we are limited in our choice of
Cycling kit accommodation – sometimes we are staying in only guesthouses. In November, it rains little for Guilin (75 mm or 3 inches) with some
While not having all the facilities that you may be accustomed to at windy days. On dry and windy days there’s increased dust content
The kit required for each challenge differs slightly, but there are home, we can safely say that these small, family-run places make up in the air, so care should be taken against skin dryness and inhaling
certain items that are consistent in every challenge. Full kit lists will for that in location, views, atmosphere and friendly service. Hygiene dust.
be provided after registration with details of any specific items that is very important, so all accommodation is of a good standard of
may be needed, but as a guide the basics are shown below: cleanliness. With this in mind, there are a variety of accommodation
styles on this challenge – some good standard hotels with twin
ESSENTIAL share, private bathrooms, hot water, television, air conditioning
etc, while other nights are of a more basic traditional style
• Your own helmet (you will not be allowed to cycle without one)
accommodation with all the usual facilities available. Full details of
• Cycling gloves, cycling shorts, light waterproofs, neck scruff all the accommodation will be provided at a later stage.
• Water bottle/hydration backpack
• Small day rucksack or bike bag for carrying essential items
when cycling
Currency
• Casual shoes/clothes for the evening
The official currency in China is the Chinese Renmimbi (RMB) or
‘People money’. The basic unit of RMB is the yuan (you-an). Dollars
Food and sterling are equally acceptable in China, though the smaller
villages and guesthouse that we travel through will be limited to
We’re pleased to say your trip includes breakfast, picnic lunch accepting the local currency only. There will be limited access to ATM’s
en route (on cycling days) and all evening meals (Friday evening during the course of the challenge, though the larger hotels at the
through to Saturday). Meals will be substantial, but it is still a beginning and end of your challenge are likely to have an exchange
good idea to bring your own energy bars and snacks to keep you desk (details to be confirmed).
going during the day. Meals at lodges and hotels will generally
be provided from the self-service buffet operated by the We recommend that you bring approximately £200 spending
accommodation. Food en-route, packed lunches or meals provided money which will be sufficient for drinks, any personal expenses and
by the in-country team will be vegetarian with permitted fish/ souvenirs. It is also customary to tip the ground crew at the end of the
cheese. More information will be provided in the lead up to the challenge and we will be collecting $30 (approx. 200 CNY/Renmimbi)
event. Due to the nature and remoteness of this challenge kosher per person at the beginning of your challenge. We also advise that
meals are not available. you bring a credit card for emergencies - all major forms of credit
card are accepted. Do let your bank know in advance that you will be
All water provided on this challenge will be FILTERED and safe to travelling with your card.
drink. Tap water in China is not considered safe to drink. If you have
any specific dietary requirements, please do contact us in advance
of completing your registration form. While the majority of specific Weather
dietary requirements can be catered for, many of these remote
locations do not have the same understanding or resource that we Guilin weather in November is mild/cool and quite dry. Beware large
may be used to. temperature differences between day and night and from day to day.TYPICAL DAY
Each challenge varies and timings will be adjusted on a daily basis
to reflect the mixed ability of the group, expected distances to be
covered and the level of challenge on that particular day – ie long
distances/tough climbs take longer to complete! Your typical day
will be:
06.30/07.30 13.00
Breakfast Lunch
Come down in your cycling gear so you can be packed and ready to Depending on the trip and number of cyclists, this might be a picnic
go, be sure to eat and drink plenty but don’t eat so much that you stop in a town square or park, or in a local cafe. In either case, our
feel ill for the first few hours of the ride! support vehicles will be on hand so that you can access your “day
bag” with any spare kit, top up bottles, and attend to any minor
mechanical issues that might have arisen.
08.00/08.30
Assemble pre-ride
Check out, drop your luggage in the support vehicle, grab your bike 15.00
and get ready for the pre -departure ride briefing. *Top Tip* give Afternoon refreshment stop
yourself extra time in the morning! Get up early and don’t be rushed Similar to the morning as - typically we stop every 2-2.5hrs, or
or you’re more likely to forget important things and potentially approximately 20-40km depending on the terrain and weather!
hold up the group. Do check your bike well before the scheduled
departure time - so that you have enough time to address any
17.00
issues rather than having to do so on the “start line”.
End of ride and arrive at the hotel
A member of our staff will show you where to put your bike for
11.00 overnight storage. Your luggage will have been unloaded from
Morning refreshment stop the vehicles for you to pick up from the reception area, and then
The support vehicle will be waiting at a designated coffee stop in you’ll head to reception. Check in, receive your room key and get
case you need to fill up your water bottle or access your “day bag”. freshened up for dinner.
We’ll also carry some snacks if you’re running low. Please carry
money with you so that you don’t have to access the van at every
19.30/20.00
stop. A member of staff will be on hand to oversee the bikes.
Dinner
In a nearby restaurant or hotel and briefing for the following day.CHALLENGE Training
YOU KNOW IT... THE MORE YOU TRAIN THE MORE YOU’LL ENJOY IT!
• Keep a look out for what’s new. We regularly run an 8-week
watt bike training programme leading up to the challenge and
SUMMARY
specially designed to prepare you for what’s ahead. At just £55,
it offers personalised tips on endurance and stamina building
It’s really important that everyone follows a reasonably serious course as well as improving technique and cycling performance. Email
of training in order to get the maximum benefit. It is true – the more challenges to register your interest.
you train, the more you will enjoy it. These events are CHALLENGES,
WHAT’S INCLUDED achievable but designed to take you out of your comfort zone. They
Fundraising
are not just a Sunday afternoon bike ride, but a tough challenge over
• Airport transfers (if taking the recommended flight)
6 consecutive days with up to 8 hours in the saddle. Fundraising is largely a test of imagination, organisation and
• Hardtail mountain bikes with 27.5 wheels, Shimano 30 speed
perseverance. The more you make your own personal fundraising
gears and hydraulic disc brakes The amount of training required will depend on your current level campaign stand out against everyone else, the more successful
• Accommodation. 9 nights twin-sharing in hotels and of cycling fitness, but we recommend that while out cycling you get you’ll be. While you are responsible for raising the funds yourself,
guesthouses (some of which are quite basic) used to: that doesn’t mean we can’t offer some helpful hints to help you on
• All meals (except for lunch on non-cycling days) vegetarian your way. When you sign up to one of our challenges we’ll send out
• Fully supported ride with with organised refreshment stops, more information, but are always on the end of the phone with
• Cycling with wind resistance
ride leader, support vehicles, mechanic and doctor useful tips to help you achieve your fundraising target. For more
• Drinking from water bottle while riding fundraising information or materials, please contact the Challenges
• Private bus from Guilin to Bajiaozhai NP
• Hill climbing Team on 020 8420 6811 or challenges@norwood.org.uk
• Porters in Hot spring and Longji rice terraces
• Long periods of time in the saddle
• Bamboo boat tour on Li River
• Cycling off-road - on gravel, sand and rough terrain. Find SIGN UP FOR TWO CHALLENGES IN 2019 AND WE WILL REDUCE THE
• Entry tickets to the Longji Rice Terraces and Bajiaozhai National some sections of bridle paths through woods, over farmland COMBINED MINIMUM FUNDRAISING TARGET BY £500.
Park
• Getting knees accustomed to hours of peddling
• All water whilst cycling (filtered) and snacks during cycling
• Learning how to use gears
days Further information
• Chinese (bilingual) cycling/ hiking guide for cycling/ hiking
• Registration, information and medical forms
days
We have a full training guide online, but Norwood also offers a • Cycling and training tips
• FREE Norwood cycle jersey unique level of personal support through our extensive network of
• First Time Rider Useful Tips
experienced riders.
• More about Norwood
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
• Full kit list
• Flights to and from Guilin (we will advise what flights you • The Norwood Charity Cycling club organises rides from March
should take) onwards and throughout the summer with a monthly big All at www.norwood.org.uk/challenges
ride leaving Radlett the first Sunday of the month. Do contact
• Charges for travelling with your bike (if applicable) Find out more: Of course if there’s anything you would like to talk
Lynne Gilbert at cycleclub@norwood.org.uk to find out more
• Airport transfers outside of the times of meeting the and register – it really is a great opportunity to get together through, then just ring Julie Braithwaite on 0208 420 6811 or email
recommended group flight and share news ahead of the challenge julie.braithwaite@norwood.org.uk
• Single room (subject to availability and on request) • Worried about anything? We have numerous Norwood Register: www.norwood.org.uk/challenges
• Personal cycling equipment and kit ambassadors on hand for some great cycling tips, kit shopping
• Personal expenditure (souvenirs, bar bills, hotel facilities) and technical advice, just email me and I’ll forward across
details
• Entrance fees to museums and other attractions en route not
specified as included • Don’t forget, our FREE weekly spinning classes every
Wednesday at the Village Gym in Elstree are still going strong.
• Optional cookery class
Email challenges@norwood.org.uk to sign up
• Travel insurancePRICING
This challenge does not include the costs of your flights.
Recommended flight details are listed under the ‘What you need to
know’ section.
Over 35 Options
A: Full fundraising
Option A B C Pay registration fee and raise a
minimum of £2,500
Registration £395 £1,250 £2,895
Fee B: Cover your costs
Pay the cost of the challenge
Minimum £2,500 £1,645 upfront and raise a minimum of
Fundraising - £1,645
C: No fundraising needed
Pay for the challenge outright.
Under 35 No fundraising needed
Option A B C
Registration £295 £1,250 £2,295
Fee
Minimum £2,000 £1,045 -
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