What to expect from our journeys
A safe and enjoyable experience.
Take an active role in running the trip. From developing the itinerary to cooking, navigating, setting up/breaking down camp, food shopping and more.
To be challenged physically. You don’t need to be a cyclist, but we do believe in pushing the limits of what you believe yourself capable of.
Good and bad weather. We can’t control it, only our attitudes. Cycling and singing through the rain is our preferred approach to dealing with bad weather.
The unexpected. From flat tires, pedals falling off, full campsites, never ending hills and much much more. We can’t control the unexpected, only our attitudes.
Sleeping in a tent on the ground. It is better than it sounds and a foam matt or inflatable mattress go a long way to improving your comfortability!
Positivity and support from those around you. We really value positive encouragement and teamwork. We understand and expect that everybody has their low moments, but permanently negative attitudes are not tolerated. We make sure to foster a positive and supportive environment for all involved.
Long days on the bike. In order to travel good distances, we cycle from morning to afternoon. We don’t go fast and we take plenty of breaks, but we still end up spending many hours per day on the bike! Bike shorts are highly recommended, but your butt will still be sore!
Seeing countries and landscapes in a way like never before. On a bicycle we go fast enough to cover a lot of ground, but slow enough to take everything in and stop to smell the flowers.
Learning about yourself and your own abilities.
Simple but quality nutritious food.
Creative problem solving.
Meals on the side of the road. There is nothing better than a nice patch of soft green grass under the shade of a tree.
FAQs
How do you ensure the personal and material safety throughout your trips?
The health & safety of everybody on our trips is our number one priority. Some of the procedures we follow include; We only cycle during the day and never at night. We always wear helmets. We follow all the rules of the road, always cycling on the side of the road, one behind the other, with the trip leader at the back. We try to only cycle on smaller and quiet roads or cycle paths, avoiding busier roads wherever possible. Where this is not possible, we cycle respectfully on the road until we can find a smaller road to continue our journey.
We bring a wealth of experience operating at the highest standards of health & safety to Lifecyled Journeys. Having worked in remote areas from Central America to Indonesia, organising school field trips, research expeditions and volunteer work, we uphold a very high standard of health & safety in our work.
Do I need to be a cyclist to join?
No. We were not cyclists the first time we cycled from Paris to Amsterdam.
Do I need to bring my own bicycle?
While it is not required, we do recommend it. We can provide a rental for the trip, however we have found it useful to be familiar with the bicycle before starting a trip. Each bicycle is unique and has its own mechanical quirks. Knowing some of this ahead of time smoothes the journey down the road.
What is included?
Food, accommodation and other trip expenses are covered but you are responsible for your own return journey. We cover all essential food, including three meals and the necessary drinks and snacks to keep us going. Any additional food or personal preference items are your own responsibility.
What do I have to bring?
Clothes, sleeping bag and a good attitude! Don’t worry, we will build our packing list together as part of our planning process so that we all have a very clear idea of what we need and who is bringing what.
What if there is an accident or medical emergency?
Safety is our biggest priority, so all of our trip leaders are trained in first aid and have Emergency First Response certificates. Additionally, we always have somebody on standby in Amsterdam to assist in remotely coordinating a response in the event of emergencies. This allows the trip leader to focus on the situation at hand and work together to manage the incident and get to the nearest medical facility as quickly as possible.