Bike Ladakh: MLK

Yes! The ride is absolutely achievable for most casual cyclists, even those who initially think it’s impossible. We arrange group practice sessions in Pune as permitted by schedules. You will however, need to train sincerely and regularly as each training day will involve 2-4 hours on the bike.

1. Tents, Sleeping bags (Holofil), Rucksack, Wind Proof Jackets and Carry mats.
2. Ponchos (Water Proof).
3. A Portable Hyperbaric Chambers (Inflatable PAC) – GAMOW BAG- Severe Altitude Diseases i.e. AMS, HAPO and HACO would place at High Camps only.
4. Oxygen Cylinder.
5. Quality vegetartian food of your choice.
6. Complete camping facilities.
7. Mechanic, Guide, Cook and camp helpers.
8. One Jeep/ utility Van as backup vehicle will follow the members depending upon the size of the group.
9. Hotel accommodation as per our itinerary at our selected hotel.
10. Hotel accommodation on arrival and on the last day of bike at our selected hotels.
11. Inner line permission. 12. Good Quality Mountain Bikes appropriate for the ride.
13. 3 Expert Guides who have been in the cycling field and event organizing for atleast 8 years.
14. First Aid Administration at High Altitude and Prevention and attention to High Altitude Mountain Sickness (HAMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) workshops.
15. Bike Maintanance workshops and basic bicycle know how to prevent bicycle mishaps during the tour

Exclusions -
1. Travel Transport to Delhi
2. Personal expenses, en route (drinks while biking and Tipping)
3. Personal expenses and sightseeing in and around.
4. Cancellation, Insurance and Risk and Release.
5. Emergency evacuation costs, there will be no refund of payments once the Biking commences and Camera Fees.
6. The Personal porterage and horses are for carrying of individual kit and Tipping.
7. Personal Cycling Gear (like Helmets, Gloves, Shoes etc.)

Yes, there will be a complete first aid kit and a Gamow Bag available for treating patients on site. We also have Back Up Vehicles which transfer patients straight to the closest hospitals.

• No. We provide bikes as per your size alongwith spares. Past experiences with earlier trips has taught us well.
• Yes. We want you to be comfortable. Within reason depending on the bikes we use (S/M/ L or 15”/ 17”/ 19”/ 20”).

1. Itinerary is subject to change due to landslides and other natural calamities. In the case of such an event, optional routes/ itinerary will be given/followed at the affected point.
2. In case of changes in routes and properties, Lifecycle or any of Lifecycle's staff members will accept no liability but make arrangements for substitution of equal measure.
3. In case of accident, illness, injury or mishappening, Lifecycle or any of Lifecycle's staff members will accept no liability or its staff wholly or partially, responsible for the same.