Personal trainer Pam Beech is teaming up with Bruce Foreman of Saikung-based cycle-touring company Bike Aways to offer training in advance of a new series of bike trips in the hill country of Nepal.
“Cycling in Nepal is not as hard as it sounds, but some training does make a huge difference,” says Bruce, who ran Bike Aways first trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara last November.
Bruce said Bike Aways offers “non-hardcore bike trips that are more cultural than physical… but this is Nepal and there are a lot of hills. A bit of preparation goes a long way in increasing your enjoyment of the ride.
“Don’t worry if you can’t get on your bike to train before your trip. Strength training and conditioning is much more efficient than bike training alone,” says Pam, who will be joining the next Nepal ride from Ghorka to Pokhara on April 5 to 11.
Pam will be offering Saikung-based group training sessions each Monday night in March at 7.30 pm in the lead-up to the trip in April. Costing $130 per person, these classes will be offered free for those who sign up for the Bike Aways Nepal ride in April.
To join in the class, contact Pam at pamjspencer@yahoo.com
To sign up for Nepal, contact bruce@bikeaways.com www.bikeaways.com
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