LEVELS

The technical ability required for the Single Track Madness is rated as challenging for advanced riders used to physically demanding routes.

Fitness level: The adventure level is high on this trip. As you know, the fitter you are the more fun you'll have. This trip through remote landscape is strenuous at times.

CLIMAT

Iceland can be chilly, even in summer. Expect nights to dip down to below 10°C ( 50°F) and days to warm up to 15-20°C (60-70°F) and warmer. In mountains, weather can change quickly and drastically and rain is common. Participants need to be prepared for a wide range of weather.

YOUR SAFETY

Our trips take place in remote regions where limited evacuation options are available. Bear in mind, there are always risks and hazards on the trails that we ride. If you choose to participate in our trips, it is up to you to ride well within your limits, to ride conservatively and to be safe as mountain biking is a dangerous sport. Participants must keep their bikes in good working condition; they must be hydrated and rested and alcohol and drugs are not permitted while riding. Our guides have basic first aid training and if a serious injury is suspected they will call for a helicopter search and rescue at the cost of the participant. Personal medical travel insurance is mandatory.

THE MOUNTAIN HUTS

The mountain huts are in remote and authentic lodge located in special remote location. The group stays together in the same section with shared bathrooms, include running water, restroom facilities and shower. The rooms vary from smaller six-person rooms to rooms that will accommodate the whole group (and sometimes others).

You need to bring your own towels and sleeping bag.

The best is to bring an extra battery or a charger with you. In case you need to charge your phone, it is possible that you will be charge the batteries / phone / cameras in our car

QUALITY LOCAL FOOD

A very copieus breakfast is served in all our tours. An example would include porridge, dry cereal, bread, smoked salmon, eggs, cheese, fruits, yogurt, juice, milk, (good) coffee and instant tea.

For lunch we bring along a delicious energy filled picnic in our backpack, that we can enjoy whenever needed during the rides. Sandwiches with diverse meat/salmon, salad, tomatoes, cucumber, other vegetables and diverse cheeses. Dried fruits, snack and coffee/tee for your (optional) thermos.

The dinners are made with fresh Icelandic product served with potatoes or rice and cooked vegetables. In this tour it is normally the catch of the day (Cod, Haddock, Halibut or Salmon) or a traditionally dressed whole leg of lamb. After dinner we offer a gourmet dessert and a evening snack.

Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary concerns.

OUR RENTAL BIKES

We use Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 or similar.

The perfect bike for this trip is an all-mountain full-suspension bike with disk brakes, although the hard tail bikes will work great as well. Riders can bring their own bike, but take note that the bike is included in the price of this tour.

If you choose to bring your own bike you must ensure that it is in excellent working order before we commence the trip. You will need to bring a couple of tubes, at least one set of brake pads (organic are better here than sintered as they don’t overheat) and keep them in your pack along with a spare mech hanger and any other specialist tools or spares specific to your own bike.

THE NEXT STEPS

Once your online registration form has been received we will send you a confirmation in form of a ticket for the trip followed by detail information.

Please make sure you have read and understand our Terms and Conditions and do not hesitate to get in touch if you have questions.

QUESTIONS?

Feel free to send us an email info@bikecompany.is any time.