Cycle Moscow to St Petersburg 2022
Challenge level: 3 out of 5
Challenge level: 3 out of 5
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| 6 August - 13 August 2022 | On Sale | |
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| Duration | 8 days |
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of Russia on this phenomenal cycle from the magnificent metropolis of Moscow to the canals and palaces of St Petersburg, aka the Venice of the North.
Kicking off with an eye-opening tour of Moscow’s famous sites, including the spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin, we’ll mount our bikes and cycle from one iconic city to another.
Our idyllic route treats us to surprisingly tranquil roads with few cars but several historic sites to explore. Pedalling on smooth roads through the quaint Russian countryside, we’ll ride through lush fields and forests, alongside the longest river in Europe and by the banks of the beautiful Lake Ilmen.
Our adventure will take us into small rural towns off the tourist track, giving us the chances to visit local monasteries and explore the serene balneological spa in Staraya Russa.
We’ll twin these insights into the local culture with glimpses into the past, visiting the ancient battle monuments and the museum of the famous Alexander Pushkin, aka the inventor of Russian literature.
We'll also embrace the awesome opportunity to explore Russia’s oldest and most influential capital, Veliky Novgorod, aka. Novgorod the Great. Pulling up here after a stunning day's cycle, we'll take in its magnificent medieval architecture and stay the night opposite the Kremlin!
All this leads up to a fantastic celebration in Petersburg, followed by a day to explore its enthralling maze of canals and historical centre, named a World Heritage Site.
COVID-19 - keeping you safe
As we hope you know, the health and safety of our participants is always - and has always been - our highest priority.
Our team of experts here at DC has created a brilliant 14-step initiative, to minimise the risk of coronavirus and maximise your safety. Please click here to see our ground-breaking plan and rest assured that you're safe booking with us.
Worried about fundraising? Don't be...
Cycle Moscow to St Petersburg 2022 is an Open Challenge – this means you have the option to self fund your participation and there is no minimum fundraising requirement.
You are, of course, more than welcome to commit to a minimum sponsorship target instead and fundraise for a charity, hospice or animal sanctuary of your choice; but it's completely up to you.
Pay your registration fee and your challenge costs yourself.
£1,775
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee and raise the minimum target for your chosen charity.
£3,550
Minimum sponsorship target
As we hope you know, the health and safety of our participants is always - and has always been - our highest priority.
Our team of experts here at Dream Challenges has created a brilliant 14-step initiative, to minimise the risk of coronavirus and maximise your safety. Please click here to see our ground-breaking plan and rest assured that you're safe booking with us.
With even the government unsure how exactly the coronavirus situation will eventuate, we can't make any guarantees; but we can promise you that we will always put your health and security first and will always be just and flexible in any decisions we have to make, regarding postponements and transfers.
Absolutely! As part of our amazing 14-step initiative to minimise the risk of coronavirus and maximise your safety on all our challenges we're delighted to have found a fantastic travel insurance policy, which covers you for COVID-19.
You can see the insurance policy here or click here to check out the full 14 actions we're taking to keep you safe.
This cycle is not designed for Olympic athletes – it is designed for people looking for an amazing goal to train and get fit for. A number of the people who will take part in this challenge will have a low level of fitness when they sign up.
We will be tackling long distances on every day of this challenge, so we strongly recommend you train. Once you sign up, we'll send you a fantastic free training plan, which builds up over time and will set you up for success. Remember, the more you train, the more you'll enjoy the real deal!
This adventure is the perfect motivation to get fit, gain amazing insight into the history and culture of Russia, while raising vital funds for a very important cause.
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up on their own and our Dream Challenges are renowned for the amazing camaraderie and lifelong friendships made as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up for the challenge, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for Cycle Moscow to St Petersburg 2022. Please feel free to use this space to swap questions, advice and updates with your fellow cyclists on your training and fundraising.
You may also want to reach out to the other participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up to train and fundraise with.
Absolutely not! One of the amazing things about the challenge is that people of all ages will come together to do something very special. Everyone who is at least 18 years old by the challenge date is more than welcome to join the ride.
There will be around 30-35 participants in our group for Cycle Moscow to St Petersburg 2022. You'll no doubt make a bunch of awesome new friends!
Your non-refundable registration fee of £349 per person is used to administer the challenge and secure your seats with the airline.
Your challenge costs of £1,775 (ie. 50% of the fundraising target if you choose the sponsorship option) cover:
*Accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. If you would rather pay for a single supplement and have a room to yourself, we can arrange this for you for an additional cost of approx. £250.
**Please note, the optional guided tour of St Petersburg on Day 8 is not included in your challenge costs.
In addition to paying your registration fee and either fundraising or self funding your challenge costs, you will need to budget for:
A cycle helmet is essential and must be worn at all times. Cycling shorts are also recommended and everyone will need their own water bottles or a camel back-type hydration system.
Apart from that, no specialist equipment is required. We will supply you with a list of everything you will need to take before you go.
Cyclists will have the use of 18 or 21-gear bikes and we suggest you bring the saddle or gel cover you are used to riding on.
We stay in comfortable, three-star class hotels throughout this challenge.
*Please note, accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. If you would rather pay for a single supplement and have a room to yourself, we can arrange this for you for an additional cost of approx. £250.
Please email us at events@dream-challenges.com if you would like to do this at least fourteen weeks before the challenge starts.
Yes of course! We're delighted to offer you the opportunity to partake in a fantastic optional three-day extension package in Northern Russia. We'll send the details of this to all participants as the challenge date draws closer.
Alternatively, if you would like to extend your stay in Russia but not partake in the optional excursion to Northern Russia, please get in touch and let us know if you’d like to do this at least 14 weeks before the challenge by emailing us at events@dream-challenges.com.
You will need to take out your own personal travel insurance covering health, accident, loss and repatriation.
Dream Challenges has a policy that provides appropriate cover for this type of activity and also covers you for COVID-19. We will send you the details once you have registered.
You can, however, take out your own insurance, providing it covers you for a charity cycle in Russia.
You will be required to obtain a tourist visa for entry into Russia, we will send you all the relevant information and forms to do this before the challenge.
The Dream Challenges team is here to help you achieve your challenge and we will support you all the way.
We are on hand from the minute you sign up to answer any questions that you may have about your training or the challenge itself.
Once you have registered, we will send you a realistic training plan to help you get fit for the challenge. The programme builds up gradually as the event gets closer.
During the cycle, we'll have two qualified doctors accompanying the group from the get-go and at all times throughout the challenge, along with a team of experienced challenge guides and porters.
Please note that the Dream Challenges staff travel back to the UK with the main group at the end of our challenge on Day 8. If you choose to take part in the optional three-day extension, there will be no Dream Challenges staff, but you will be supported by our trusted local agent in Russia.
We’ll have an event leader, plus two qualified event doctors, who will be with you the whole time. We'll also have a team of first-aid trained challenge guides.
Certainly. Our hotel accommodation is included in your challenge cost on a twin-sharing basis.
However if you would prefer to have a room to yourself and pay for a single supplement, we'll be happy to arrange this for you at an additional cost of £250. Please note, this is NOT included in your challenge cost).
If you would like a single supplement, please get in touch by emailing us at events@dream-challenges.com or call us on 01590 646410 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).
You'll be pleased to know that this challenge does not include hills. We will cycle mostly on smooth, flat, quiet roads through the countryside.
As we're not medically trained, we're afraid we can't offer you advice on this. We recommend you contact your GP or your local travel clinic, who will have the latest travel health advice.
We also recommend you visit the NHS Fit for Travel website here, to keep up to date with current travel health news and advice on staying healthy abroad.
NHS Fit for Travel website: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
