Slovenia Cycling Tour FAQ's
We ask all customers to pay the required deposit when they book, which confirms their reservation. The balance is due 90 days before departure. If you book less than 90 days before departure, we will ask you to pay the full price upfront.
Cancellations may occur. However, the boutique nature of our tour keeps our groups small, so this is unlikely. If we do have to cancel the tour due to insufficient participants, Covid-19 or for some other unforeseen circumstances, we will naturally provide you with prior notice and refund monies paid to date. However, we will not be liable for any flight or insurance costs you have incurred, as well as any other incidental bookings / reservations you have made. Therefore, it's a requirement that you arrange travel insurance, and we recommend you do this as soon as you have booked your trip.
It is a requirement that insurance is taken out for your tour of Slovenia at the time of booking, as this should then cover you immediately, should anything occur between the time you book and departure/return.
For Australian customers, we have a partnership with CoverMore and can organise you a 20% discount. Please contact us to arrange your insurance.
APRÈS VÉLO ENCOURAGES AND WELCOMES NON-RIDING PARTNERS TO ATTEND OUR SLOVENIA TOUR.
Riders and non-riding partners partake in all meals, and post ride activities making it an inclusive and shared experience for all.
A specific itinerary will be put together for non-riding partners that will ensure an equally satisfying and fulfilling experience.
Passenger vehicles will be provided for non – riding partners as well as those who may choose to have a day off the bike. Non – riding partners will enjoy pre-tailored experiences throughout the day, before regrouping at our daily destination.
Non-Riding partners will receive a 10% discount off the quoted prices.
100%. We cherish the opportunity of designing bespoke tours for groups of friends, corporate clients, teams and families. Anything is possible in terms of the amount of riding you want to do, to the amount of post ride activity you’re interested in, accommodation style and any budget restraints you may have – whatever your timing and interests, please talk to us.
Whilst some roads will be non-technical gravel, this tour is classified as a Road Cycling Tour.
Road bikes are a necessity for this tour. For those bringing their own bikes, we recommend as a minimum, 28mm tubeless tyres to minimise punctures throughout your journey.
We will have riders on standard and compact crank set ups. It is not essential that riders change the crank set up on their current bikes for this tour. For the rear, we recommend at least a 30-3.
Day 8 is our longest ride as we cross the border and ride into Croatia – circa 104km.
See our Itinerary for our daily agenda.
The pace of the riding will be moderate at all times.
We are never in a rush to get from Point A to Point B. This itinerary has been designed for everyone to be comfortable and enjoy the riding and beautiful surroundings.
We will always have a support vehicle for guests to use if needed.
Most importantly, we are here to Live the Ride safely and take in the beauty that Slovenia has to offer.
Whist the cycling tour is predominantly on bitumen surfaces, there are some non-technical gravel segments on certain days which are easily rideable on a road bike
Difficulty of this trip is rated at 3.5/5. We are not riding vast distances on a daily basis, and there are plenty of breaks and stops along the way.
Riders will need to have the required fitness to complete the longest ride of the tour – Day 8, which is our 104km ride into Croatia.
The Slovenian Cycling Tour caters for seasoned and recreational cyclists with the required level of fitness to back up +60km days plus the longest ride of the trip (104km – Day8).
If necessary, we will split the rides into two groups, to cater for different speeds.
We also expect that riders can ride safely in a bunch situation.
This is not a tour for beginners and encourage everyone to feel comfortable with their bike handling skills
We would suggest everyone do at least 6-8 weeks of training to enable you to enjoy every aspect of this trip.
Day 3 we will tackle Passo del Predil, a high mountain pass in the Julian Alps at 15.3 km long at an average percentage of 4.8%. Rest assured, we will always have a support vehicle on hand, should you wish to rest up.
You will always have at least one ride captain on the road with the group. Depending upon the group size and riding strengths, there may be two riding groups, with a ride captain leading each group.
Our rides are further enhanced with a support vehicle to provide mechanical help as and when needed, provide hydration and nutrition or just a cosy place to rest up in case of that dreaded bonk.
There will also be an additional vehicle for non- riders and those who do not wish to ride on a particular day, which will partake in tours and other activities, before regrouping at our final destination of the day.
Après Vélo will arrange airport transfers for all guests including bike bags at pre-arranged times (both arrival and departure).
Should you wish additional time in Slovenia, either pre or post tour, please speak to us in advance of time, to enable us to assist you with hotel bookings, tour guides and any other necessary requirements you may have.
Weather can always be unpredictable and plays a big part with each ride.
Therefore, each rider must be prepared for rainy weather and colder temperatures.
Closer to the time, we will provide you with a comprehensive packing list. We encourage guests to pack as lightly as possible to help for transport between our destinations.
