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Below are several questions that are frequently
asked. If you have other questions, please contact
us.
Packing – Biking – Camping
- Equipment
General
Travel
Program Fee – Fundraising – Tax
Deductibility
Safety – Emergency Contacts
Packing – Biking – Camping
- Equipment
What gear is provided?
What’s the food like?
Should we take a water bottle?
If yes, how will we know if it'll fit in the
bike holder?
Are the bikes being shipped over
with us or picked up when we get there?
Can I bring my own bike seat?
Can I bring my own bike?
Should I bring little snacks/snack
bars?
Is it necessary to bring a pair
of jeans? (Or is there room?)
I want to take a shoulder bag to
carry money and some other stuff, what size should
I bring?
I am picking up the panniers from
one of the guys that went on a trip last year.
Do I pack those as the luggage (only) or do I
pack the panniers in my own luggage and just
bring the panniers?
Do you have rain gear and cold
weather stuff for us to use?
What kind of bike seats? Are they
padded or do we need to get bike shorts with
padding? Or bring our own bike seat?
How is water provided? Do I need
to have my own water bottle?
General
Who should join a Two Wheel View trip?
Do I need special skills to join
a trip?
Travel
Will Two Wheel View organize my flights?
Program
Fee – Fundraising – Tax Deductibility
What is included in the program fee
of my trip?
Did Two Wheel View get all the
money I sent?
Is my program fee and related travel
costs tax deductible?
Safety – Emergency
Contacts
How do we contact you in case of emergency?
How do you contact us in case of
emergency?
Are there First Aid kits on hand
or do we need to create one?
Are aspirin / stomach ache, and
the like, meds provided?
What kind of emergency facilities
are planned for if needed?
Are electrolytes provided to prevent
cramping?
Packing – Biking – Camping
- Equipment
What gear is provided?
Two Wheel View will/can provide the following equipment:
- Bike
- Panniers
- Tent
- Cooking and eating equipment
- Water filter
- Bicycle tools
If you have your own gear that you may be more comfortable
with, feel free to bring it. If you determine that
you would rather use TWV gear you can leave you personal
gear with our local hosts until your return. Things that some
people may want to bring of their own: bike, pedals
with bike shoes, bike,
bike seat, water bottles, hydration pack,
etc.
What’s the
Food Like?
We cater for most diets, including vegetarian and vegan. It is very important that you advise
us of any special dietary needs at the time of application.
Should we take
a water bottle? If yes, how will we know if it'll
fit in the bike holder?
You can bring your own water bottle or hydration
pack if you wish. There are two standard size water
bottle cages on each bike.
Are the bikes being
shipped over with us or picked up when we get there?
You will be fitted to a bike when you get to the destination. We have 15 mountain touring bikes available in Argentina and Norway for you to use for the trip.
Can I bring my
own bike seat?
Bike seats come in a variety or shapes and sizes.
If you wish to bring your own bike seat we can fit
it to the bike you will be using for the trip. The
seat post tube sizes for a bicycle vary greatly.
If you bring your own seat, you do not need to bring
the seat post. Only bring the seat and the seat post
clamps that are attached to the seat.
Can I bring my
own bike?
Your program fee includes the use of Two Wheel View
bikes and bicycle touring equipment if needed (additional
charges may apply to ship equipment to you prior
to departure if necessary). If you decide to bring
your own bike, we recommend that you pack it in a
soft-sided bike case specific for traveling. Two
Wheel View does not assume responsibility for the
safety of or damage to your bike. You are responsible
for providing the maintenance to your bike and any
spare parts that may be used during the trip. You
are also responsible for assembling your bike upon
arrival and disassembling it upon departure. Please
feel free to contact Two Wheel View if you have any
questions about bringing your own bike. Please contact
Two Wheel View to discuss your equipment needs.
Should I bring
little snacks/snack bars?
We will provide some snacks and snack bars on the trip.
If you want to bring your favorites that you just
can't do without, that is fine. You may want to have
a snack sack with you on the plane or just whenever
you want it.
Is it necessary
to bring a pair of jeans? (Or is there room?)
We suggest that you bring one pair on long pants
or sweats. If you want to bring a pair of jeans,
that is fine. If you want to bike in long pants you
should bring something that is easy for you to bike
in. If you are unsure if there will be room for two
or more long pants, bring them with you to the pre-trip
session and if there is room when we re-pack all
of our personal items then you will have them. Otherwise
you can leave them at the Two Wheel View office until
you return.
I want to take
a shoulder bag to carry money and some other stuff,
what size should I bring?
Pack a small shoulder bag that can be packed into
one of the bicycle panniers while you are riding.
Each bicycle pannier is about the size of a day-pack
(there are 4 panniers for each bike) there is also
an optional front handlebar bag for each bike that is about
the size of a small shoe box. It works well as a
place to keep money and other stuff. It clips on/off
the bike easily and you can carry it like a shoulder
bag.
I am picking
up the panniers from one of the guys that went
on a trip last year. Do I pack those as the luggage
(only) or do I pack the panniers in my own luggage
and just bring the panniers?
If you have a personal bag(s) big enough to pack
your personal items and the panniers into, that would
be the best. That way, when you return home you can
just pack your personal things into your own bag
and fly home - leaving the panniers with Two Wheel
View.
Do you have rain
gear and cold weather stuff for us to use?
Yes, we have various items that can be used for
the trip. We have fleece jackets, rain pants, rain
jackets, hats, gloves, wind jackets, bike shorts,
and other outerwear. If you need something, check
with us and we can probably help you out.
What kind of
bike seats? Are they padded or do we need to get
bike shorts with padding? Or bring our own bike
seat?
We have many different bike seats that are designed
for mountain bike touring. Some are more padded than
others. Some people prefer biking shorts, others
do not.
How is water
provided? Do I need to have my own water bottle?
Everyone will carry at least two water bottles on
their bike. Additional water will be carried if necessary
in larger containers and packs. If there is any question
about the quality of water we will either purchase
bottled water or filter it with a ceramic water purifier
that we carry with us.
General
Who Should Join
a Two Wheel View Trip?
Two Wheel View programs are designed
for positive, level-headed students, teachers and
adults with a keen interest in experiential learning
and international travel. We offer programs for students
from 14 years old through graduate school. We also
offer customized programs for individuals, families,
and both student and adult groups throughout the
year in Argentina, Norway, Spain, France and the
Dominican Republic. Our programs are not suitable
for people with significant behavioral problems,
chemical dependencies, or the inability to work constructively
in a team environment.
Do I need special
skills to join a trip?
People join us from a variety of backgrounds and
bring with them a mix of skills and experiences.
Although most people that go on trips have never
been mountain bike touring, they need to know how
to ride a bicycle and use hand brakes.
Travel
Will Two Wheel
View Organize My Flights?
Yes! Two Wheel View will coordinate all of your
travel plans from the city of your choice. We offer
a number of travel options and will coordinate all
travel for you or your group.
Program Fee – Fundraising – Tax
Deductibility
What is included
in the program fee of my trip?
Two Wheel View programs include
all bicycle touring equipment, camping gear, activities, and admission fees as specified
in the trip itinerary. We also include all accommodation
and camp meals. Dinners out and drinks are your own expense. Roundtrip airfare to and from your departure
point may be included. Please refer to the specific
trip itinerary you are applying for. Personal items
such as souvenirs, laundry, internet, snacks, and
phone calls are not included in the price of the
trip.
Please refer
to the specific trip for what is included in your
program fee.
Did Two Wheel View
get all the money I sent?
To check the status of your fundraising, please
contact Two Wheel View by email at info@twowheelview.org.
If you have not heard from us, you are probably on
track and everything is okay. After the trip, you
will be sent a report of all names, addresses and
amounts of people who have contributed to your efforts.
Is my program fee
and related travel costs tax deductible?
You should consult with your tax advisor
regarding deductibility of your program fee and related travel costs. .
Contributions as part of your fundraising pledge to TWO WHEEL VIEW are tax deductible.
Two Wheel View is organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a publicly supported organization described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) in the USA and is a Registered Canadian Charity number 81886 9547 RR0001. A tax receipt will be issued for all charitable contributions.
Safety – Emergency
Contacts
How do we contact
you in case of emergency?
We will be in contact by email and phone with the
Two Wheel View office during the trip. If you need
to get in touch with the group please send an email
or leave a phone message with the Two Wheel View
office.
info@twowheelview.org or
voice mail 403-710-3567
World phone: (403) 870-7433
How do you contact
us in case of emergency?
You have provided Two Wheel View with Emergency
Contact information on the Medical
Form you sent to us. If there is an emergency
involving the group we will contact you.
Are there First
Aid kits on hand or do we need to create one?
There is one complete, international travel First
Aid Kits on the trip with the group leader. Group
leaders are certified in First Aid and will be the
first responder to any emergency in the group.
Are aspirin / stomach
ache, and the like, meds provided?
If you are using over the counter medication on
a regular basis please let us know and bring your
own. Trip Leaders will have a supply of aspirin and
other pain and cold relief medicines available if
necessary for treatment of conditions. All prescription
medications must be in a medicine bottle with clear
directions. Trip leaders will not administer medicine
without exact written directions. For example: [name
of participant] takes 1 small green pill (25mg) once
a day after breakfast, and 1 yellow pill (15mg) after
evening meal.
What kind of emergency
facilities are planned for if needed?
We have identified and have telephone numbers of
emergency response systems in the area we are traveling.
A copy of the Two Wheel View Emergency Response Plan
is available by contacting Two Wheel View. This plan
outlines what the group will do in the event of an
emergency.
Are electrolytes
provided to prevent cramping?
Yes, we carry electrolytes (a.k.a. oral rehydration
salts) in our first aid kits.
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