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Beskid Niski, Poland & Slovakia
A gravel bike takes the meaning 'off the beaten track' to a whole new level, it allows us to explore futher and deeper than ever before. But finding the best places to ride can be tricky.
We have been fascinated with the history of Beskid Niski for a long time and the gravel bike makes for the perfect machine to explore the remains of bygone settlements.
The Low Beskids; a historically unique region that presents the perfect opportunity for gravel rides
Start: Kraków,
Int. Airport
Base location: Ropki
Duration: 4 days riding / 4 nights
Avg Distance:90km
Avg Elevation: 1600m
Difficulty: 3.5/5
23rd - 27th May 2018
Gravelventures
Discover Hidden Europe
Beskid Niski lies to the south-east of Poland along the border with Slovakia. The region has an interesting history and saw a significant population reduction in the 20th century.
Remnants and remains of ancient settlements and villages are nestled between mountains with tracks and trails often forgotten and uncared for.
Timber, 'onion-domed' Orthodox churches, many of which are now UNESCO protected, await your discovery in charming valleys.
Due to the low population and abundance of forests the region is the home to some impressive wildlife, from deer, wolves, wildcat and bears to an array birds like golden eagles.
Location
BESKID NISKI
SLOVAKIA
POLAND
KREMPNA90km1,300m
WARM UP35km560m
GÓRY CZERCHOWSKIE94km2,000m
FOLUSZ95km1,630m
The cost of the trip per person is €800
Gravelventure includes...
- Small groups of 6-8 riders
- Kraków International Airport transfers
- Four nights single & double occupancy accommodation
- Four days of riding
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Ride guides with in-depth local knowledge
- Ride photography
- Routes designed around experiencing the local area
- Ride nutrition and hydration provided by Chimpanzee
- Wahoo GPS devices for test rides
- Brooks saddles for test rides (special sale prices available)
Gravelventure does not include...
- Flights
- Lunch and snacks
- Alcoholic drinks with meals
- Travel insurance
- Incidental expenses
- Genesis Bike hire; steel 'road plus' bike
available upon advance request
What to expectYou will be looked after from the moment of your arrival to your departure. You will be based in a newly renovated pension in the tiny settlement of Ropki; surrounded by the wilderness of forests just off the Slovakian border.
Days will be filled with fully planned routes to experience the best of the region. Ride guides will be there to point out the highlights.
Natural nutrition and hydration from Chimpanzee will power you through the days as you explore one of the wildest, unspoilt parts of Europe.
Day 01: Warm Up, 35km, 560m
You will be collected from Kraków International Airport and transferred to our base in Ropki,. Transfer by mini-bus will take around 2 hours.
After settling at the mountain base, there will be the first oppor-tunity to explore the area by bike. A short ride will help stretch the legs after the travelling and give you a taste of what is to come.
Dinner will be served at the base.
Day 02: Krempna, 90km, 1,300m
The first day sees us heading east through the Magurski National Park and with it the numerous gravel roads through forests and river valleys.
We will ride through villages with Orthodox churches as well settlements that are no longer there; simply a memorial and the foundations of former buildings.
Dinner will be served at the base.
Itinerary
Day 03: Folusz, 95km, 1,630m
The amount of elevation gradually increases as we climb higher into the mountains. The chance to ride the gravel roads at the bottom of valleys and then up through forest fire roads to a traditional mountain hut for refreshments.
Dinner will be served at the local village Wysowa Zdrój.
Day 04: Góry Czerchowskie, 94km, 2,000m
The final day of the weekend will see us head south to Slovakia with a climb to the peak of Čergovský Minčol with views across the Carpathian Range as far as the High Tatra.
To celebrate the final night we will visit the picturesque Slovakian town of Bardejov for dinner and drinks.
Day 05: Departure day
Transfer back to Kraków International Airport in the morning ready for individual travel arrangements.
**Routes are subject to change and can be extended in length or shortened due
to weather conditions as well as the ability of the group. With two ride leaders
per group we also have the option to split groups depending on ability.
Partners
To help make your Gravelventure an unforgettable experience we have teamed up with some of the best cycling companies around.
Genesis – If you don't want to bring your own bike, we can offer you the fantastic Genesis Fugio, their edition to the growing gravel bike market called 'road plus'.
Wahoo – Our ride guides and support vehicles use the great tracking features of the Wahoo ELEMNT GPS computer to know exactly where everyone is. We are also able to offer a unit for guests to test on a ride.
Brooks – We have a range of Brooks C13 saddles for our guests to try on rides. We are also able to offer a discount to guests for any purchases made on the Brooks online shop.
Morgan Blue - Gravel riding can get mucky but we use the great cleaning products from Morgan Blue to make sure you have a nice clean bike to ride.
Chimpanzee – Honest, all-natural, hydration and nutrition made from real foods. Free of additives, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, chemicals and GMO's. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available.
Rental Bikes
For the 2018 season Genesis introduced the Fugio, their contribution to the new and exciting road plus category. As soon as we saw it, we knew it would be perfect for Gravelventures.
A bike that is capable of running with smaller 650b wheels with enough clearance to accept much larger tyres. The rental bike comes with Clement X'Plor MSO 50c rubber that will keep you comfortable on the roughest of terrain.
Shimano 105 Hydraulic provides power delivery as well as stopping power in one great package.
Accommodation & Food
Beskid Niski is a wild region of Poland and we have found the perfect accommodation right in the wilderness of Ropki.
A large house accessible only by gravel road with a small river running next to it. Renovated to modern standard offering perfect outdoor and indoor areas to relax after a day in the saddle.
Each guest will be provided with comfortable double occupancy en-suite bedroom (single available upon request) and bike storage.
Buffet breakfasts will be served at the base along with dinner on Wednesday and Thursday. Two other evening meals will be planned in a local village and nearby town.
- Secluded base in the wilderness of Ropki
- Double occupancy en-suite bedrooms
- Single occupancy upon request
- Buffet Breakfasts
- Two dinners served at the base
- Dinner in local village Wysowa-Zdrój
- Dinner in Slovakian town of Bardejov
Accommodation & Food includes...
