1. When does my Vermont Border-to-Border Cycling Vacation begin?

Your point-of -arrival will be the Burlington International Airport on the first day of your vacation. Please plan on arriving before 2 pm. Thanks!

2. What gears should I plan on using and can I ship my bike?
The rides on this vacation range from 55 - 75 miles and the terrain varies from flat to rolling, steep climbs in Vermont's Green Mountains. Thus, you should have a 26 or 27-tooth cog on the rear for your largest gear. If you need more gear options, then we would recommend either a compact crank or a triple crank. The rides have been set up for strong intermediate to advanced cyclists so please follow these gear ratios. Thanks!

If you would like to ship your bike in advance, please contact us as we have an agreement with the best company in the world for shipping bikes. They have been batting 100% for us and our guests for the past 5 years!

3. How many meals are included?
All breakfasts, 3 group dinners and 1 lunch.

4. Do you provide full sag support on the vacation?
Yes, we will provide full sag support during your entire vacation. Our support vehicles will be stationed at various points along the cycling route and stocked with chilled bottled water, Clifbar gels and drinks, pastries, fruit, and cookies. Each day's itinerary and the location of the sag support vans will be discussed each prior evening during a brief group meeting before dinner. It is highly recommended, however, that you please bring your own drink powders with you if you have a flavor you just can't do without. The reason for this is that everyone has different tastes, sensitivities, and responses to various sports drinks. Again, if you have a drink or energy bar that you simply can't do without, please bring it with you. Thanks!

5. What kind of weather should we expect?
Normally, early fall days in Vermont are full of sunshine with temperatures that range from the mid-50's - mid-70's with the possibility of an afternoon shower. Thus, you will want to bring rain gear. The evenings are quite pleasant and a bit cooler in the mountains so you will want to make sure you have a light pullover, sweater or fleece top with you so you don't get a chill.

6. What is the group size for this program?
The group size will be 18 riders maximum. We are keeping the group level small to insure that everyone gets the needed attention during their vacation.

7. What is included in the price of the vacation?

• 5 nights of accommodations at Velo Echappe' selected properties.
• All breakfasts, 3 dinners, and 1 lunch.
• All gratuities, taxes, and fees for all hotels, meals, and porter services.
• Daily guided challenging cycling on routes of between 55 - 75 miles.
• All luggage transfers, and on-road sag support in our support vehicles.
• All daily prepared routes with maps and cue sheets detailing each days route with each turn and its corresponding mileage. This is all outlined for you in advance.
• Professional mechanics who will build your bike up for you, do the daily maintenance if needed, and repack your bicycle for you when the tour is finished.
• Professional staff with a ratio of 1:6 so everyone gets the needed attention during the tour.
• Professional Velo Echappe Cycling Jersey from Girodana.
• Daily supply of bottled water, Clifbar shots, gels and drinks, fruit, cookies and other goodies to keep you fueled on the road!
• Cell phone communications
• Pre-Tour Information Packet that will be sent out to you in advance detailing each day's program, hotel info, sponsor info, what to bring, how to pack, etc. so you're fully prepared before you leave home.

8. What is not included in the price of my vacation?
Airfare to and from Burlington International Airport, extra lunches, lodging before and after the vacation, two dinners, four lunches, any gratuities for Velo Echappe' staff, and any incidentals.

9. When does my Vermont Border-to-Border Cycling Vacation end?
Your vacation will end at the Burlington International Airport on the final day of your vacation.

10. How do I transport my bike on my flight?
We recommend the Thule Round Trip Bike Case. Please call us at 402.345.7445 for special discounted pricing.

11. What should I bring on the vacation?
Off the bike, Velo Echappe's programs are casual. Informal polo shirts, one sweater, pullover, jeans, khakis, shorts, and slacks are all very appropriate. You do not need to bring coats and ties, dresses, etc. In addition, you should also bring a swimsuit.

For your cycling, you should bring your bike, cycling shoes, plenty of cycling socks, extra cleats, padded cycling shorts or bibs, cycling jerseys, arm and leg warmers, rain jacket, cycling gloves, enclosed gloves in case it rains, 1 long sleeve cycling jersey, poly-pro under garments for layering, waterproof booties in case it rains, cool weather jacket, fleece pullover, 3-4 bike tubes, sunglasses, waterbottles, drink mix, preferred gels and energy bars, and sunscreen. Note: Since we will be in the Northeast mountains for an entire week, you should bring gear and clothing for all seasons - warm, cold, and rain.