Managing The Cost of Your
Cycling Trip

 
 
Referral Bonus This program is simple and applies to all of our riders. For each person that you refer to our program, you will receive $150 discounted from the quoted price. There is no limit or maximum. Just make sure to let those people who you do refer to us to mention your name. It’s that easy. If you are organizing a family trip or a group adventure, you can apply this discount immediately to the trip that you are taking. Other Cost Saving Approaches Assembling a cycling trip is fun, I admit, but I also realize that once the full package is compiled, the price tag can seem daunting. At People On Bikes, we are not targeting a luxury tour. Our hotel selections are based primarily on location, local flair, and heritage. We do not seek 5 star experiences as our primary criteria. There are tours that offer that style and we will be happy to refer you to those if you are looking for a “high end” ride. For us, it is about enjoying the local experience and getting a feel for the people, history, and culture as much as possible while seeing great places with wonderful people (that means you!). We pride ourselves on finding the local gem that tourist services don’t advertise because there is no kickback or commission for a referral. Further, we have the stated objective of providing you with “as much as possible” for a reasonable price. That means that the prices we post on the web site are flexible based on the economics of each specific tour and we will work with you to establish a fair and good price for you and each guest that you are traveling with. When you break it down, the main costs in a cycling tour are in two main areas, each representing approximately 50% of the cost of the tour: the lodging, group dinners, tours and outings and the “fixed costs” of the guides and “infrastructure” services like the van, supplies, repairs, maps, and other items. The good news is that there are easy ways to manage each area. First of all, let’s look at lodging. All of our estimates are based on two adults with double occupancy in each room. Once we find the right location, we negotiate a favourable rate and allocate it to the “standard” traveller. Across Europe and North America, most facilities have larger or “suite” style rooms that would allow two couples, four travelers, or families to be housed in the same suite. The incremental cost of a suite over a standard double room is about 25% meaning that you can save approximately 40% on this portion of the price estimate if you are able to double up in the rooms. This savings can translate into a 15-20% overall saving on the originally quoted price. Another way to reduce the costs is by traveling in a group. When we estimate our costs, we assume an average group size of 8 cyclists, two guides, and the associated additional costs of transportation, supplies, repairs, etc. If you have a group that is interested in a cycling trip, and you are coordinating for that group, there are a couple of ways to save money. By increasing our numbers beyond 8, the allocated fixed costs for the ride are split amongst more riders and will lower everybody’s costs. As well, you as the organizer can receive a referral discount of $150 for each person that you direct to the tour thereby lowering your personal cost (or you can spread it across all members of your group - you let us know how you want to allocate the referral bonus). The bottom line is simple. Contact us. We’ll work with you to manage the cost of your trip and help you plan the right adventure for you, your family or your group. We just want you to have a good time. It’s as simple and easy as that.Contact_Us.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0

Are You Looking For Ways to Reduce the Cost?

We base our prices on the value that we can add to your trip.  Ask us how to reduce our quoted price and we will be happy to help.  E-mail or Contact Us for more information.

How Do I Get Myself Ready? Personal Preparation Preparation.htmlPreparation.htmlshapeimage_6_link_0shapeimage_6_link_1

Register Now

Click HERE To Register

See What It’s Like. Watch Us Ride In Slovenia Movie.htmlMovie.htmlshapeimage_7_link_0shapeimage_7_link_1
Our Tours: King Arthur’s England Croatia Salzburg to Vienna Vienna to Prague Slovenia A Taste of Italy Italy - The Dolomites Southern France Nova Scotia Custom Trip King_Arthurs_England.htmlCroatia.htmlSalzburg_To_Vienna.htmlVienna_to_Prague.htmlSlovenia.htmlA_Taste_Of_Italy.htmlNorthern_Italy_-_The_Dolomites.htmlSouthern_France.htmlNova_Scotia.htmlCustom_Trips.htmlshapeimage_8_link_0shapeimage_8_link_1shapeimage_8_link_2shapeimage_8_link_3shapeimage_8_link_4shapeimage_8_link_5shapeimage_8_link_6shapeimage_8_link_7shapeimage_8_link_8shapeimage_8_link_9