FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about our guided motorcycle tours ↓
Q: When is the riding season?
A: Our tours run from April to November during the week and weekends.
Q: Do you have a calendar for the tours?
A: We don't provide a calendar but we run the trips during the week and weekends, please send us an email with the month/dates you are looking at and we will let you know the availability...
Q: How difficult are the trails?
A: The riding difficulty of the trails and routes you will be riding will be tailor made to your skill level...
Q: I am a very new to off-road motorcycle riding, can I ride with you?
A: Sure, we catter for all levels and you will receive guidance and tips during the trip.
Q: Do you offer training on the trips for the beginners?
A: Yes, we start the first day of riding with basic training before we head out onto trails. During the days we will analyze your riding and explain the correct technique and how to approach different terrain, sections and obstacles...
Q: Will I need a license?
A: A license is not needed for most of our trips as we will be riding off-road.
Q: What is the minimum age, as I would like to ride with my son?
A: The minimum age is 13 riding a 125cc bike. For 16+ the riding will be on a 250cc bike. Parental permission is required.
Q: Is it possible to book a trip as a single rider, or would I be able to join another group as I'm travelling alone?
A: Off-course you can book as a single rider! We will find you a spot in a group with the same riding level. You can also do an ONE TO ONE TRIP, riding with a guide.
Q: Will other riders be joining the tour?
A: Other riders will be joining the tour. We try to put together in a group people with the same riding skills. If you wish to do your own private trip, you have the option to book a PRIVATE TRIP.
Q: Do you provide personal insurance?
A: We do not provide insurance! Riders must purchase personal holiday insurance for off-road riding ( mandatory ). Riders participate on the tour on their own risk and a libility waver will be signed when the trips starts.
Q: What airport do I need to fly in to?
A: The nearest airport is Sibiu - https://www.sibiuairport.ro/en/. Transfers from this airport are included in the price.
Cluj - Napoca is two hours drive from Sibiu - https://www.airportcluj.ro/en/. We can arrange a transfer for an extra cost.
We are happy to advise for the best route, so please send us a message..
Q: How do I sign up for one of your guided motorcycle tours?
A: Please send us an email and we will reply as soon as we can, usually within a few hours but when we are riding it can take a bit longer to get back to you. Once we have agreed on dates, the following steps need to be completed:
1. We will send you our online booking form which you can fill in and submit.
2. Pay deposit 200 EUR/GBP/USD per rider via wire transfer. The deposit reserves your spot on the tour.
3. The full balance of your tour needs to be paid 60 days prior to your tour date!
Q: What are the prices?
A: The prices are as listed on the TRIPS page and are made for a group of minimum 4 riders! For 1-3 riders the price of the trip will be increased with 25%.
Q: What is included in the price?
• Motorbike ( with mousses, handguards, skid plate, radiator guards, ventilator )
• Fuel
• Accommodation
• Overnight away from the base in a different location.
• Breakfast
• Lunch on the ridng days
• Tour guide
• Spare bike
• Assistance by a 4x4 vehicle
• Trip souvenir
• Airport transfers from Sibiu Airport
Q: What is not included in the price?
A: Dinner, riding kit, flight tickets, drinks, airport transfers if different from Sibiu, etc.
Q: Do you provide the riding kit?
A: Yes, for 45 EUR/person you can rent the full kit for the entire trip ( MX pants and jersey, helmet, knee guards, body armour, boots ). You must bring your own goggles and gloves.
We always recommend bringing your own riding gear as you fill more comfortable while riding.
Q: What type of accommodation is included?
A: Accommodation is in twin shared room. Single supplement cost is extra 25EUR per rider/riding day.
Q: Do you offer discounts?
A: Yes, we offer discounts, please visit the DEALS & DISCOUNTS page and get in touch for the latest deals and offers!
Q: Do you charge for bike damaged?
A: Bikes come with all the protections and guards for hard enduro ( mousse front and rear, radiator guards, handguards, skid plate, exhaust protection, ventilator, disc guards front and rear ) and 99 of times out 100 nothing gets damaged! The bikes can handle a beating...
We don't charge for stractched plastics and we will only charge parts that break and have to be replaced such as a broken headlight or bent handlebars.
Q: What happens if a bike breaks down during the trip?
A: The guide will try to fix the problem on the trail. If the problem can't be fixed, the bike will be replaced with a spare bike. We always have spare bikes for the trips.
Q: What is the distance from the base to the first off-road section?
A: Basically we can ride off-road straight from our base! No tarmac to reach sections, no gates...On all our trips we usually ride 95% off-road!
Q: Can I get new tyre for the trip?
A: You can get a brand new tyre for 45 EURO, needs to be booked in advance!
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: 10-20L rucksack, thin rain jacket, lightweight footwear, MX gloves, MX goggles, 2-3 pairs of long over the knee riding socks, ear plugs, money, ID, ibuprofen ( some form of pain killer ), first-aid kit, energy/glucose tablets, medical insurance with repatriation ( mandatory ).
Q: What happens if I need to cancel?
A: There are a few options, depending on how long before the guided motorcycle tours dates you need to cancel. You can change the name of the person that will participate in the tour or use the deposit money for a future tour. Please read more details on this in the Transylvania Trails Terms and conditions section.