Ride 5 – 8 July 2019 (5 day option available)

Join Hope and Homes for Children on this incredible road cycling tour through the heart of Romania. Our route will take in the sights of Transylvania, including the Carpathian Mountains and one of world's most iconic roads - the Transfargarasan Highway, which famously featured in an episode of . This route is fast becoming one of THE challenges for cyclists in Europe so now is the time to take it on for yourself.

What’s Included? Detailed Itinerary

Flights & transfers Day 1: London – Bucharest – Vidraru Dam Accommodation & meals (except lunch We arrive at Bucharest airport and drive to our start point at the Agres Monastery. on the last day) Bikes From here we begin our ride; don’t let the distance fool you – it’s a short day but all Full trip support with marked routes, local up hill to the Vidrauru Dam. Night hotel. guides & support vehicles Cycle approx 29km

What’s excluded?

Additional equipment - helmets & water bottles Personal travel insurance

Cycling Options

4 day option Join us for this long weekend option and get an insight into rural Romania. Deposit - £174 Day 2: Vidraru Dam – Arpasu de Sus

Costs - £900 Today we ride the iconic Transfargarasan highway – a tough ride that despite Fundraising - £1,000 being 81km will take us all day. described this road as “Every

great corner from every great race track in the world, knitted together to create 5 day option Join us on this option for a long weekend one unbroken grey ribbon of automotive perfection!” Despite its draw, the road of cycling, seeing all Romania has to sees very little traffic due to its remoteness thus making it cycling perfection for offer. You will also see first-hand how our us. We spend most of the day ascending the pass from South to North then work is transforming lives by meeting the descend the part that Top Gear filmed. An unforgettable cycle experience! Night children and families we support. hotel. Deposit - £199 Costs - £1,000 Cycle approx 81km (profile see next page) Fundraising - £1,000

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Cycling Information Bikes Detailed Itinerary (cont)

H aving experience of road cycling on long steep hills before you start will help you know what to expect, though none of the cycling requires any technical knowledge. You should make sure you are fit enough to manage these distances.

Cycling weather is usually good, though there is always a chance of rain and it could be windy in exposed areas. Day 3: Arpasu de Sus – Bran Castle – Bucharest

Food & Accommodation Another early start and after breakfast we set of for Dracula’s castle in Bran. A much

flatter day but one that will still test us. The scenery will feel very different as we

Accommodation in hotels is twin-share leave the mountains and skirt along the northern edge of the Carpathian Mountains. with en-suite facilities, We arrive at the castle for lunch and after a well-deserved meal there is time to visit

All food is included except lunch on the the castle before transferring back to Bucharest by vehicle. We have time to check last day. Meals are generous with plenty into our hotel before meeting again for a celebration meal. of energy food; expect meals to be Cycle approx 97km local-style. Please let us know any dietary requirements in advance.

Passport & Vaccinations

A passport is essential, valid for the entire duration of your stay. Romania is a member of the EU; there is no visa requirement for UK citizens. Other nationalities should check entry requirements.

We insist that routine vaccinations that are part of the UK schedule, such as Tetanus, are up-to-date. Day 4 (4 day itinerary): Bucharest – London

We have time in the morning to explore Bucharest before then transferring to the

DESIGNED TO BE CHALLENGING! airport for our flight back to the UK.

This trip is designed to be challenging for Day 4 (5 day itinerary): Bucharest & Hope and Homes for Children those of good health and fitness, and is achievable for most people provided they Today we will take you to visit some of the vital work made possible by your train well in advance. We will supply you support. You will meet some of the families we are working with in and around with a thorough training guide when you Bucharest as well as visit a number of the institutions we are working hard to have registered. Training for the close. This is an emotional but inspiring day and will be followed by a Q&A challenge is all part of the preparation session with the HHC Romania team. Night hotel. and requires commitment!

Day 5 (5 day itinerary) We have time in the morning to explore Bucharest before then transferring to the airport for our flight back to the UK.

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