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Pioneers – Leg 11 Tbilisi to Baku - Cycling Tours - Ride25

Pioneers – Leg 11 Tbilisi to Baku

Georgia & Azerbaijan

 

This 4 day trip sees us pedal from the centre of Tbilisi over some mountains, through the wine regions and some of the ancient settlements before arriving in Baku.

With a total of 350 miles and 27,000 feet in climbing– this is another epic Ride25 challenge with the ultimate aim of raising even more vital funds for 1morechild.

As in all previous Pioneer trips this is a not-for-profit trip – i.e. the cost is a sum of the direct costs of running the trip.

Optional single supplement of £500.

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Next Date

June
23-26
2024

Duration

4
DAYS CYCLING

Distance

Miles
350

Av Miles Per Day
88

Cost

£1450
(£725 Deposit)

Next Date

June 23-26

Duration

4 DAYS CYCLING

Distance

Miles - 350
Av Miles Per Day - 88

Cost

£1450
(£725 Deposit)


BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

To secure your place you are required to pay a £725 deposit. Please note the full cost of this tour is £1450.
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.
If you would like to book for more than 10 people, or would just like to talk to one of our team, please call 07956 502 620.

Itinerary


Day 1 - Tbilisi to Telavi
Day 1 - Tbilisi to Telavi
We leave Tbilisi with a short climb and then cycle around a reservoir before reaching the Chronicle of Georgia Monument. The first 14 miles are busier until we get out the city and are rewarded with beautiful climbing on quiet roads up into Tbilisi National Park. Gorgeous descent into the heart of Georgia’s premier wine producing area.
Day 2 - Telavi to Qakh
Day 2 - Telavi to Qakh
A morning spent in the wine region en route to the Border. Flat, fast road as we follow the Russian border with great views to the Caucasus mountains. Lunch is at a Chateau before entering Azerbajan. The afternoon involves some more climbing as we head to The Ilisu State Nature Reserve. Home for the night is Azerbaijan’s first 5* hotel in Qakh with an opportunity for the first Ride25 Bowling Competition.
Day 3 - Qakh to Gabala
Day 3 - Qakh to Gabala
Lovely day cycling with a mixture of quiet country lanes and the busier main road all with views to the Caucasus Mountains. Our ultimate destination is Gabala, known as “Aberbajani Switzerland”. Gabala is located in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus and is one of the ancient cities of Azerbaijan. Gradual climb up to nearly 4,000 ft from the afternoon tea stop.
Day 4 - Gabala to baku
Day 4 - Gabala to baku
Best day of the trip – gorgeous days cycling as we head off the main road to Baku and to the ancient pretty highland village of Lahic through a geologically unusual canyon. Lahic, a classic stop on the silk route was founded in the 5th century BC making it the oldest settlement in the country. Tough climb as we go to an elevation of nearly 7,000 ft – the highest ascent of the trip and 3rd highest across all 11 legs.

What's Included


  • 5 x nights accommodation in Tbilisi, Tevali, Qakh, Gabala and Baku
  • 5 x breakfast
  • 4 x lunch
  • 4 x dinner including celebration party in Baku
  • 6+ manned support vehicles including 2 x bike mechanics, paramedic & local tour guides
  • Transportation of bags each day to the finish
  • Transportation of bike boxes from Tbilisi to Baku
  • Water, fruit and supplies in the vehicles
  • 4 x personalised cycling shirts – ensure you enter the correct shirt size when you register
  • 4 x GPS files of the routes
  • 4 x “get out of trouble” cloth maps

 

What’s not included?

 

  • Flights and transfers – please organise your own transport to get you to Tbilisi and back from Baku
  • A Bike
  • A bike box
  • Travel insurance – if you have an annual policy please ensure it covers cycle touring
  • Most drinks – please pay for your drinks at each stop / meal

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

To secure your place you are required to pay a £725 deposit. Please note the full cost of this tour is £1450.
We're sorry, but all tickets sales have ended because the event is expired.
If you would like to book for more than 10 people, or would just like to talk to one of our team, please call 07956 502 620.

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