Escape Winter

Soigneur Escape Winter

Escape Winter, Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia

Friday 24- Sunday 26 June 2016
Two days, two nights, two rides
All inclusive except flights
Difficulty rating: Easy – Medium – Hard

We’re excited to announce two back-to-back trips on the Gold Coast hinterland, home to some of Australia’s finest and least known rides.

This trip, Escape Winter, is the easier of the two, rated Medium difficulty.

If you’re looking for a more challenging trip, Escape Winter HC 30 June – 3 July is for you.

Each of the two rides will be around four to five hours at a steady tempo. Expect around 100km each day with around 1000-1500 metres of climbing. The routes will take in some of the roads that will be used in the Peaks Challenge Gold Coast.

Cycling on the Gold Coast is spectacular. The hinterland was formed by the Tweed Volcano around 20 million years ago, leaving a scenic rim encircling Mt Warning.

Roads climb and traverse mountains from the coast to more than 1000m, from cane fields through sub-tropical rainforest, across freshwater streams and into majestic national park.

The weather in June is perfect for riding. It is the driest month of the year and daily temperatures are generally in the low 20’s.

The trip is based at a private property with coastal views on the fringe of Springbrook National Park, 25 minutes from Gold Coast airport. We’ll pick you up and drop you off. You’ll arrive Friday evening, ride Saturday and Sunday and return Sunday afternoon.

Both rides will be fully supported by two experienced guides, follow car, mechanic, a spares fleet and photographer. We’ll build and pack your bike for travel and it will be washed and serviced each day. You’ll experience pro-style treatment. You won’t have to lift a finger, just turn a pedal. Our seasonal menu will highlight South-East Queensland’s finest produce.

Included:

Two nights luxury accommodation
Two continental breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and snacks
Two supported rides
Beer and wine
On bike nutrition including drinks, bars and gels from Good Fuel Co.
Homemade treats, pastries, rice-cakes and Maker Fine Coffee
Daily bike tune and clean
Bike maintenance tutorial
Two full-time soigneurs
Full-time photographer and curated album
Full-time mechanic
Support vehicle
Spares fleet courtesy of Specialized and Shimano (other brands also supported)
Remedial massage
Soigneur Rider Pack including cap, bidons and musette
Limited edition t-shirt
Transfers to and from Gold Coast Airport
Guests travelling by air have access to discounted rates on bike bag rentals from TraVelo
Concierge support for international guests