Information…

What’s included…

To secure your place for the 2025 Munich to Lindau Cycle Challenge, you must pay a registration fee of £149.00 and agree to raise £600.00 for this year’s charity partner. Once you have registered our events will be in touch to discuss and help you plan for the event, provide support with training, and make sure you have the right kit.

What’s included…

  • Three nights accommodation from 03 - 05 July inclusive.

  • Food & Drink - During riding days and at snack stops.

  • 24/7 support from our team.

  • Bicycle roadside repairs and medical assistance. Non-roadside repairs may incur additional costs.

  • Return travel to Munich via train.

  • Transfer of luggage throughout the challenge.

What’s not included…

  • Your travel to and from Munich.

  • Transport of your bike to Munich (01 July) and from Munich to home after the event (05 July). We can provide transfers to and from London for a minimum charge. Drop off and collection will be from the Pega Reading offices. If you’d like your bike collected from, or sent to a different location this can be arranged, but additional costs apply.

  • Accommodation on 02 July or after the challenge on 06 July. We (TFA Events) can arrange that for you, please just contact us.

  • Bike transfer to the start from a non-UK location

Our support…

If you have not taken part in a challenge like this before it can be quite daunting. There is no need to worry about anything as we’ll be on hand to support you every step of the way. From the moment you register right up to the point of returning your bike to you after the challenge, we will be available to answer any questions you may have about your training, fundraising, preparation and the challenge days themselves. We will also connect you with other riders via group chat, welcome events and training group rides. Full details of all of these will be posted here and emailed to you.

On the challenge itself our experienced team, volunteers, mechanics, medics and support vehicles will be with you at every stage of the journey. If you’ve got a problem with your bike, or you’re not feeling well, then the team will be on hand to support you with this. From a quick roadside repair, refueling some lost energy or even a break from cycling, our experienced team will always be very close by.

Things you’ll need to arrange…

PERSONAL INSURANCE
It’s important to have personal insurance for a trip like this. Even if you’ve already got travel insurance, check with your provider that the insurance you have covers you and your bike for a trip of this nature. You should also have medical insurance cover if you are traveling from overseas.

BIKE EQUIPMENT
You’ll need to make sure that you have a bike that’s in good working order, a helmet, and the relevant cycling clothing. We suggest you use a road bike or a hybrid. We’ll also have plenty of water and energy stops – but do bring your own bottle (or two) for your bike too. It might also be worth investing in some padded shorts they make a real difference!

Your additional kit will be carried by the support vehicles throughout the three days. Do contact us if you have any questions about your bike or kit list. We do not carry reserve bikes, so in the unfortunate circumstance that your bike is beyond repair, we can arrange a rental bike for you (additional costs apply) from the nearest bike rental shop. Though in our experience most repairs can be done at the roadside.

PERSONAL ITEMS
You’ll also need all the usual things that you’d pack for a weekend away – toiletries, money and, of course, your passport. Check you’ve got six months left on your passport if you are traveling from overseas.

Checklist - see full kit list

Getting ready…

HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?
It’s fair to say that three days of cycling between 60 and 85 miles is no walk in the park. However, with the right training and mental attitude, this can be a great introduction to multi-day cycling. This is a great event that experienced and relatively new cyclists can enjoy together. If you have any health issues or are concerned about the physical nature of this challenge, then do pay your doctor a visit. They’ll be best placed to advise you on whether or not it’s a good idea for you to take part.

WHAT TRAINING DO I NEED TO DO?

Have a read of our training plan guide to help you build up to the big event! The key is getting out on the bike and building up your stamina so you can cycle on consecutive days. By building up slowly over several months, you’ll reduce the chance of injury and will be able to get the most out of the experience. Do also join our training rides.

ANY WORDS OF WISDOM?
This is a challenging experience and not a race. Go at your own pace, soak up the atmosphere, and make friends as you go. Our challenge team will make sure that no one gets left behind, so all you have to do is enjoy the ride! For a full list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit our FAQs page.