TFN FAQ
ON THE ROAD
WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT DO I GET ON ROAD?
There will be 3-5 support stations on the day’s route.
A minimum of one support motorcycle will be patrolling between support stations. [Patrol timings will be provided during briefing]
A sweep truck/sag wagon will be trailing the last group of riders.
Ambulance, medical staff & physio experts will be available on support through each day of the tour.
WHAT IS SWEEPING?
If a rider can’t complete the ride for any reason they will be taken in the sweep vehicle. We call this sweeping. The sweep truck will begin sweeping at sundown or at the discretion of the TfN organising team. Please note that this is for the safety of each rider on the tour and we request you to cooperate with the sweep truck in case you are asked to stop.
A sweep can occur at other times than only at sundown (varied reasons like fitness issues, on medical advice etc). Kindly cooperate.
CAN I RIDE AFTER SUN DOWN?
No. In the evening after riding the whole day, you would be adamant to finish the ride on your own terms but if the sweep truck reaches you before that; please cooperate with the sweep truck and allow them to get you onboard the truck. We hope that we never have to sweep anyone but safety comes first.
Please ensure a quick pick up in case it happens since, there would be riders in front also who might need assistance or need to be swept.
WHAT IF RIDER LAGS BACK?
Each support station will have a cut-off time (with enough of a time gap provided). If a rider can’t reach the station before cut off time, he or she will be swept & dropped off at the next station or where the sweep team deems fit (cut off time will be provided each day at the briefing)
ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES
WHERE WILL WE BE STAYING?
Comfortable accommodation on sharing basis will be provided through the duration of the tour. Please see the hotels section on our website for the places we will rest at ( accommodation ).
Note:This time we are providing accommodation in Mangaluru on pre tour briefing night.
CAN SOMEONE ACCOMPANY ME ON THE TOUR?
No, we do not encourage participants to bring any additional person on the tour. We can work on Special Requests for Additional person on payable basis with certain conditions.
WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR BIKE BOXES AND BAGS IN MANGALURU?
We move and do safe store of bike boxes and bags to the end hotel on the day 1 itself if we are ending the event at a different city and different hotels.
We would safely store the bike boxes and bags in the hotel if we are returning back to the same hotel as start hotel
DOES THE TOUR CHARGE INCLUDE TRANSPORT TO NEAREST AIRPORT?
No, the tour expenses are from flag off onwards till the end point in Ooty. Riders have to make their own arrangements to reach and leave Ooty. For Rider who take Flights from Coimbatore, Coimbatore Airport is 88 kms from the end point and can contact the travel desk of hotel for cabs.
DOES THE PACKAGE INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION AT MANGALURU?
Yes, We are Providing accommodation to riders for staying in Mangaluru before the tour on the night of pre tour briefing day.
We would be providing accommodation last day of the tour in Ooty and Riders need to make their own arrangements.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
WHAT DO I GET IN THE TOUR?
An awesome riding experience!.
New friends along the way
And there are these things too.
Eight nights’ accommodation. [See accommodation details ] including Pre Tour Briefing Day
Breakfast and Dinner on all 8 days
Meals during the ride along with refreshments and snacks.
Luggage service on all days. Just deposit them in the morning and you will find it in your room at the end of the day’s ride (details will be provided at the pretour briefing)
Mobile medical assistance and ambulance along the route with qualified doctors and physiotherapists .
Post Ride physiotherapy and therapy for your bikes too!
Mechanics on board along the tour ! with required tools and spares.
Packing assistance to safely transport your bikes back home.
Exclusive Tour Jersey & a lot of goodies
HOW DO I TRAVEL BETWEEN BANGALORE AND MANGALURU
You can call tour travel facilitator at the airport to help you with getting on right transport to Mangalurur . We would suggest to take Flight directly to Mangaluru as the best way to travel between Home city and Mangaluru.
Once you are in Mangaluru, we will get our team to pick you from bus stop to the start location
TFN2025 ENDS AT OOTY, HOW DOES A RIDER GET BACK TO THE PLACE OF RESIDENCE?
This year in Ooty and onwards TFN Organizing Team wont be arranging return Bus transport after the tour. An Transport assistance will be given to all riders on what to do in case they are taking a Transport Back or forth
The plan for the Transport Assistance would be communicated closure to the event..
HOW WILL I CARRY MY BIKE FROM TOUR ENDPOINT TO BANGALORE?
Bike transport needs to be managed by riders itself as we are ending the tour in Ooty and Coimbatore Airport is 88 kms from the hotel where we end the tour.
Packaging: You will be provided surplus bubble wrap to pack your bikes, The team will not be responsible for packaging or damages there after of the bikes.
We have partnered with Transports and Packaging Associates who can provide end to end solutions.
ON TOUR MEDICAL
IS THERE A DOCTOR ACCOMPANYING US?
Yes there will be a on-road medical crew which includes:
1 Doctor
1 Physiotherapist
1 Nurse
1 Ambulance
WHERE CAN I FIND THE AMBULANCE?
The location of ambulance varies every day. It will be stationed closer to the most critical section of the route.
WHAT DO I DO IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY?
- Immediately call the tour director or any volunteer (numbers will be provided at the pretour briefing)
- Also note the Emergency Response Services Number in Karnataka and Tamilnadu – 108
FLATS & SPARES
WHAT IF I GET A FLAT/MECH PROBLEM?
It is expected that the biker knows basic repair fixing a flat tyre, chain slip, brake issues etc. They will need to fix their own flat tyre if it so happens. In case of any mechanical failure or for help, immediately call the volunteer incharge, help them to identify your location. A vehicle will be sent to pick you up.
Note: There might be delays if there are multiple breakdowns/ mechanical failures at the same time.
The vehicle & support that arrives will sweep you. The mechanic/ volunteer onboard will not work on your bicycle & try to fix it in the middle of the ride.
ARE THERE SPARES AVAILABLE? WILL THEY BE FREE?
Yes we will have basic spares. You will be charged actuals on these spares. If you have special bike needs or spare parts, we advise you to carry them with you.
IS BIKE A PART OF THE FEE?
No, any type of human powered cycle is allowed on the tour and this needs to be brought by the rider it self. Organizer wont provide any bikes for riding.
IS THERE A BIKE AVAILABLE AS SPARE?
Yes,There are mostly Gravel Bikes available as spare for rider who has issues with their own bikes.
LUGGAGE
IS THERE A LUGGAGE LIMIT?
There is a one bag per rider limit. Each rider is entitled to one piece of baggage (the max limit is 65 litres). Please adhere to the baggage limitations.
CAN I PUT MY LAPTOP, SLR CAMERA OR ANY FRAGILE ITEM IN MY BAGGAGE?
We advise you not to carry any fragile items or expensive gadgets/ equipment in your baggage. TfN does not provide any guarantee for the safety of any fragile/expensive items checked into the baggage. TfN will not be responsible for any loss/ theft or damages.
