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Arthur Twiggs: Surrey, England, UK.
"My recent trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu was the most fascinating holiday and hardest work out I have ever done. Because of my age and the fact of not having done anything on this scale before, I was apprehensive for many months beforehand, and was so pleased when we started to find that the back up and support was as comprehensive as advertised. No one felt obliged or pressured to ride in the vehicles unless absolutely necessary to reach the planned stop before nightfall which lead to a genuine sense of cooperation and camaraderie between all members of the group from youngest to oldest, and no stigma attached to having to accept a ride for a while.
I was pleasantly surprised by the standard of hotels used, not expecting the clean 3 star establishments with en-suite facilities and "proper" toilets that were provided. A local guide and transport were used on the five acclimatisation and rest days in Lhasa, Xigatse and Kathmandu for the sightseeing trips which I had not expected and which added greatly to the overall holiday experience. However, I must say that most of my comments must go to the fantastic service and facilities provided by Loka and his team. I was expecting very primitive conditions with tiny two man tents and not much else, but we were made very comfortable and well fed under a wide range of climatic extremes and from dawn to dusk, not only at the camp sites, but also at the regular 20km and lunch stops during the cycling days.
I will always remember Loka looking out and walking down the road to see that everyone was managing to reach the stops OK with genuine concern and encouragement. There was always more than enough food providing ample carbohydrate three times a day with hot water for washing as a wake up call every morning and a proper sit-down toilet. Bye for now"
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Cliona Kenny: Dublin, Ireland.
"It was possibly the best experience of my life, and is certainly one that I will never forget. I can't speak highly enough of the well oiled redspokes machine (plus partners), and have been singing your praises to all and sundry. (I particularly liked the hands on personal service, especially when I first enquired-although I didn't really realize till after, that I was being assessed for suitability as much as I was finding out about the trip!!
I was very sad to see everyone leaving Kathmandu at the end of the trip, it was kind of hard to try to describe the experience to anyone who hadn't been there, even cycling pals.
Anyway, thanks again"
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Kirsty Anderson: Newcastle, England , UK.
"I cant thank you enough – the trip was everything I had hoped it would be and more. Suitably challenging but the great support from Lee, the Nepalese and Tibetan staff and other (rather more experienced) group members made it achievable and a truly remarkable experience.
I was concerned that it was considerably cheaper than other trips, some corners may have been cut, but that certainly didn’t seem to be the case.
Looking forward to next years trip already although I haven’t quite decided which one it will be. I will certainly be recommending Red Spokes to my cycling friends".
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John Entwistle: London, England, UK.
"It is rare and special privilege to cycle through such a unique and truly breathtaking part of the world. It also presents a great, and ultimately rewarding physical challenge, at least to most as there are those blessed with superhuman physiology!
The experience is enhanced and the pains are eased by the great support crew and the genuine human touch which has been bought to the super organisation of all aspects of the trip and to the relationships with all the people who are involved in it. And don’t forget, Everest awaits you."
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Samantha Phillips: Toronto, Canada, UK.
"This was one of the most spectacular trips I have ever been
on! The scenery was varied, awe inspiring, amazing people,
very unique culture and environment. The trip was very well
organised with a daily routine of: wake up to bowl of hot
water, eat yummy cooked breakfast, ride all day with lunch
prepared for us : ), eat some more, sleep and do it all again!
Just thinking about it brings a huge smile to my face! It was
truly a trip of a lifetime! I can very strongly recommend it."
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Murray Piesse: Rotorua, New Zealand.
"To cycle across the “roof of the world” and experience the mysterious and magical world of Tibet is a dream that I can relive with others for the rest of my life.
The highlights for me were to visit base camp where we stood in the face of Everest and then to cycle the world’s longest downhill into Nepal.
Thanks again to Dermot MacWard of Red Spokes and my fellow cyclist who were a joy to be with".
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Martin Hunt: Tounton, England , UK.
“Just a short note to red spokes to say a large thank you to everyone for providing the framework and support for a most incredible journey travelling fromLhasa to Kathmandu.
Having booked with larger companies in the past [and been some what disappointed} I can say that red spokes have got the blend of adventure and personalendeavour balanced perfectly with the ease of organisationand back-up that your team provided, down to a fine art.
A most fantastic trip that I would recommend to anyone who wants to experiencesomething quite different. I hope to join you soon on another journey.
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Tatjana Troll: Berlin, Germany.
"Fantastic trip: amazing, exhilarating and challenging, hard work though; I'd happily recommend it to my best friend and to my worst enemy..."
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Alan Sales: Saskatchewan, Canada.
“I have traveled around the world and there has been nothing in my life that has gripped me with such passion as this challenging trip did!
The unbelievable sense of accomplishment every time I crested another 5000+ m pass, marked by the prayer flags that cover this amazing country.
Dermot led us on a trip that can only be called unbelievable. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t relive this trip: the sight of Everest for the first time, the Buddhist temples, the friendly people, even the total exhaustion of riding head on all day into a strong Tibetan wind.
After completing this trip, the only way I will ever top it will be to do it again, and someday I will.”
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| Kirsty MacPherson: Dundee, Scotland.
"Doing this trip has been one of my greatest experiences of my life. The scenery and people of both countries will knock your socks off and the sense of achievement is indescribable. It was tough going at times but the support crew and Dermot made sure that the group were well looked after".
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Trevor Best: Lyttelton, New Zealand.
"Just writing to say thanks to you and Lee for a great trip through Tibet last October. Tibet has always been one of my dream destinations (Hillary, Everest, high altitude desert, Buddhism, Shangri-La, etc) and the way the trip was organized met all my expectations.
I really enjoyed the chance to interact with the locals through Nawang and Mr. Loka yet still have the challenge of getting through a real adventure and experiencing all that goes with that.
I’m already looking forward to doing this again with you guys somewhere else".
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Steve Barnes: London, England, UK.
"This trip to Tibet and the chance to cycle The Roof Of The World has to be the ultimate experience for any rider. Steeped in history and mystery, Tibet remains a truly wonderful wilderness, and if the altitude doesn't take your breath away the views certainly will!
If you are looking for a challenge and something that little bit different, this is the perfect trip. Everyone should do it".
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John Goveia: Oregon, USA.
"The group that I joined was a bit younger than me; in fact at 62 I was older than everyone's father. There were nine of us.
I have been on many biking trips but this was luxurious; tents were pitched when you got to camp and taken down for you in the morning. No one expected two inch foam mats that you put your sleeping bags on. The food was excellent, not only healthy but good tasting, there was even a sort of high tea when you got in to camp.
The Leaders and support staff were friendly and knowledgeable. There were three support vehicles and no was left out of sight or ran short of water. The scenery was outstanding and the last three days were mostly downhill. A fantastic trip that I have recommended to all my cycling friends".
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Russell Snowden:Lennoxtown, Scotland.
"Completing this trip ranks as one of the most incredible challenges I have ever done and the sense of achievement is amazing. The tour leader and all of the local staff contributed greatly to making this happen, this along with every member of the tour".
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