Basic bike tour preparation workshop

Welcome to the bicycle tour preparation workshop for beginners!

“What is the average daily distance I can ride?”

“Which material should I take for my bicycle trip?”

“Which is the best bicycle for my bike tour?”

“How to repair my bike during my bicycle tour?”

“What kind of spare parts should I take for a bicycle tour?”

“Which kind of food should I take for a bike trip?”

“How to find a camping spot during my bike tour?”

“How much water do I need to carry on my bike”

“How to shower at the end of my cycling day?”

We all have been through these questions (and much more) and wasted a lot of time trying to find the best answers on the internet.
Wouldn’t it be great to learn everything you need in one place, get your questions answered by experienced travellers and already join the bike touring community even before starting up your trip?

That’s what we did for you!

We developed this crash course for beginners in which you will get all the knowledge and skills you need to plan relaxed your bicycle trip and get your questions answered by experts.

Come and join us to open up yourself new horizons!

Key content of the basic workshop:

Planning your bike trip: Learn to plan an enjoyable bicycle tour matching your level
Cycling basics: Learn simple rules to fully enjoy your trip
Mechanics: Learn how to fix the most common problems on your bicycle
On the road: Discover the daily life on the road and learn how to react to unexpected situations
Anatomy: Discover the sensitive areas for cyclists and how to prevent injuries
Immediate first aid: Content of your first aid kit and how to use it
Camping basics: Set a camp site and hygiene in the heart of the nature
Full access to the Root-B community exchange group

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Who is this workshop designed for?

Experience: This workshop is accessible to everyone! No previous experience in bike touring is required.
Age limits: Bike touring has no upper limits! For responsability reasons, we unfortunately cannot accept children.
Technical knowledges: We will teach you everything you need. You don’t need any previous technical knowledge.
Physical condition: We will not ride the bike during this workshop so you don’t need any special physical preparation prior to the workshop.
Equipment: We will provide you all the necessary equipment in order to make you train the mechanical and the first aid clusters in real conditions. If you prefer to practice on your own bike and/or with your own tools, feel free to bring them!
Clothes: Depending on the session you booked, the workshop takes place indoor or outdoor (See next available workshops for more information). Please note that the outdoor workshops will take place in real conditions, regardless of the weather (as during your bike tour). Depending on the weather forecast, you may want to bring waterproof/warm clothes.
Last but not least: Good mood and fun are higly recommended

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Next available basic workshops

Due to the Covid 19 situation, we are currently not offering any global Workshops. If you are interested in a private coaching, please visit our individual coaching section.

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Basic workshop - Munich (DE)

Munich

Language: German
Type de formation:

Basis Workshop
Abend Workshop (5PM 9 PM)

Starts On:

March 08, 2021

5:00 PM

Ends On:

March 12, 2021

9:00 PM

€245.00

Event Passed

Basic workshop - Lyon (FR)

Lyon

Langue de formation: Français
Type de formation:

Connaissances de bases
Stage de formation en journée (3jours)

Starts On:

April 03, 2021

9:00 AM

Ends On:

April 05, 2021

5:30 PM

€245.00

Event Passed

Basic workshop - Saint Etienne (FR)

Saint Etienne

Langue de formation: Français
Type de formation:

Connaissances de bases
Stage de formation en soirée de mardi à vendredi inclus (17h - 21h) + journée samedi (9h - 19h)

Starts On:

April 07, 2021

9:00 AM

Ends On:

April 10, 2021

5:30 PM

€245.00

Event Passed

Basic workshop - Munich (DE)

Munich

Language: German
Kurstyp:

Basis Workshop
Abend Workshop (5PM - 9PM)

Starts On:

April 19, 2021

5:00 PM

Ends On:

April 23, 2021

9:00 PM

€245.00

Event Passed

Event not found

Detailed content of the basic bike tour preparation workshop:

The basic bike tour preparation workshop (20 hours in total) is organised in 7 clusters:

#1: Planning your bike tour

How far can I ride in a day?
How much time will I spend on my bike per day?
What kind of bike should I use? What are the main differences between them?
Which material and gears should I take with me?
Where will I sleep during my trip?
How much space for food and water should I plan on my bike?
Which apps or websites can I use to plan my trip?
Key points to consider for the planning (Transport, vaccines, visas…)
How to pack your panniers
Miscellaneous bike travelers tips: Warmshowers, bike touring network, ideal food to carry on a bike tour, how to transport your bike in public transports…

#2: On the road

How to orientate yourself?
Where to refill water along the road?
How to properly use the gears to avoid premature fatigue (of your bike and yourself)?
How to react in case of severe weather?
How to handle other road users

#3: Cycling basics

Key features of a touring bicycle
What is the pedalling frequency? Why is it so important?
How to properly use the gears to avoid premature fatigue (of your bike and yourself)?
How to use your brakes properly?
How to safely ride downhill with a loaded bike?

#4: Mechanics

Which repairing tools and spare parts should I carry with me?
How to repair a flat tire?*
What is the spoke tension? How to quick check it?*
How to repair a broken spoke?*
How to repair a broken chain?*
How to adjust the settings of your derailleur?*
How to wash your hands after repairing your bike in the wildness?*

* These contents include practical training

#5: Anatomy

Anatomy of the sensitive areas for the cyclist (Hand, knees, buttock)
Identify risky situations for injuries
Origin of the wrist and hand pains. How to prevent them?
Origin of the knee pain. How to prevent it?
Reduce the risk of buttock pain

#6: Immediate first aid

Minimum content of a first aid kit
How to react in case of an accident?
Stop strong bleeding*
Manage unconsciousness*

Please note: This cluster is a rough refresh but does not replace in any case an official first aid training provided by official organisations.

#7: Camping

What is the perfect camping spot and how to find it?
Tips to properly pinch a tent*
How to shower/bird bath during your bike trip
Main criterias to choose your tent
How to use a gasoline stove*

Attending the basic bike tour preparation workshop will give you access to the root-B Community Facebook group to have all your questions answered by the workshop trainers or other community members after the workshop.

Detailed organisation of the basic bike tour preparation workshop:

We offer different options for the basic preparation workshop:

OPTION 1 : WEEK DAYS ONLY

(Evening workshop on week days only)

Total duration: 20hours over 5 days
Daily from 5PM to 9PM (Exact time may vary – please check the event description)
Include both theoritical and practical parts
Practical parts can take place indoor or outdoor (See event description)
No accomodation provided
No food provided

OPTION 2: HYBRID
(Full day weekend + one week day)

Total duration: 20hours over 3 days
Weekend: From 9AM to 6PM (Exact time may vary – please check the event description)
Week day: from 5PM to 9PM (Exact time may vary – please check the event description)
Include both theoritical and practical parts
Practical parts can take place indoor or outdoor (See event description)
No accomodation provided
No food provided

Any suggestions? Let us know!

You would like to have a bicycle tour preparation workshop organised in your region but there is no available date?
Let us know, we'll try to organise it!

Basic bike tour preparation workshop

Welcome to the bicycle tour preparation workshop for beginners!

Key content of the basic workshop:

Who is this workshop designed for?

Next available basic workshops

Basic workshop - Munich (DE)

Basic workshop - Lyon (FR)

Basic workshop - Saint Etienne (FR)

Basic workshop - Munich (DE)

Detailed content of the basic bike tour preparation workshop:

The basic bike tour preparation workshop (20 hours in total) is organised in 7 clusters:

Attending the basic bike tour preparation workshop will give you access to the root-B Community Facebook group to have all your questions answered by the workshop trainers or other community members after the workshop.

Detailed organisation of the basic bike tour preparation workshop:

We offer different options for the basic preparation workshop:

Any suggestions? Let us know!

You would like to have a bicycle tour preparation workshop organised in your region but there is no available date?Let us know, we'll try to organise it!

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You would like to have a bicycle tour preparation workshop organised in your region but there is no available date?
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