Scott roy

I’m aware, merely more irritated by the disdain for the forums

I was referring to dealers or users making use of the platform to make a living rather than the actual bikehub owners.

All of what you say is true, however it’s not related to what you originally said.

In my opinion bikehub is for the good of the cycling community and not for making a living off of… (again, my opinion) I have no trouble with people picking up a good deal (without lowballing) and then reselling it at a fair price though.

You should come see it in person

Thanks, Georgia is roughly in line with SA pricing in terms of living costs (except accommodation which is crazy) The issue I have with that is as you mentioned above, you then have trouble with people who battle with dietary requirements and preferences. The flights I am on the fence about but I can get them cheaper and then I also have everyone arriving on the same flight rather than each doing his own thing which would make logistics more tricky

@michaelbiker you have experience with these type of excursions, is the pricing above out of line? That is merely cost, no profit.

Valid points, thank a lot. There’s definitely a lot to think about but I for sure want to give it a try, even if it fails I can at least say I tried. Another big point I forgot to mention is South Africans don’t need visa’s here.

I recall reading this a while back, it’s definitely stunning here and I would really love to get more South Africans out here

If the backup vehicle drives at the back of the group could that not do away with a second guide?

Thanks I’d like to do it as a fun project for the fun of it and if it gets to a point that there’s a demand and I feel it’s up to standard then I’ll maybe try make it a small enterprise of its own.

The duller photos were taken in winter

Thanks a lot for your input Having a backup vehicle won’t be an issue, I have a 4x4 vito that I’d be willing to send off road so that will work fine, I also have driver working for me so that won’t be a problem. I’m curious as to why you suggest two guides, would that be one to lead and one to bring up the rear of the group? Reading what you say I think maybe a group of 6 would be ideal as I can get racks for 6 bikes for the one vehicle (I’m not willing to send a second vehicle out on those roads). Regarding knowing the area and language, I live here full time now so I actively ride some of the roads I have in mind and I would ride all planned routes beforehand. Each rider in the group would also get the routes for their headunits. As for language, I am learning but I do think we could get by, I could also invite a Georgian cyclist I have met along for that purpose. Keeping people happy is one of my larger concerns, as specially with weather I feel. It rains plenty here so its bat would be tricky. Meals wouldn’t be included in the package, I think suggesting restaurants and each has their own order and bill is the way to go. I am somewhat connected/in business with a company that does winter (ski) trips here so I can do accommodation and travel arrangements through them, that would work out better for the station one place option and then drive out from there. I think staying in two places would probably be for the best though. Medical problems is a very valid point, were any of your guides trained to some degree? As far as mechanical issues go, I am a certified bicycle mechanic and I could put together a emergency parts bin Lastly, what kind of distance/elevation did you guys do per day and how many days was your trip?

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