General Information About the Ride

CaNDak has worked with organizations and groups to set up rest stops every 10-20 miles along the route.  Rest stops will have available snack/food and drink items for rider's to purchase.  Items range from $1.00 to $10.00.  Rest stops allow riders to take a break, interact with others, and get something to eat/drink.  At each rest stop, bathrooms/porta-potties and water will be available.  Refer to your trip sheet with the information on the location of rest stops.

CaNDak Sag Wagons will sweep the route throughout the day, and bring up the rear to pick up those riders who break down physically or mechanically.  Please use a "thumbs down" signal to let the drivers know you need help.  Sag Wagons will either transport you to the next rest stop if you would like to continue riding or to the next host community if you are unable to finish that days route.  We encourage you to use the Sag Wagon when needed.
If the riders get spread out too far within the day's route, CaNDak officials have the discretion to mandate that riders sag to the next rest stop or to a safe stopping point closer to the rider group.  This is due to safety concerns of CaNDak having to sag many miles along each day's route in order to ensure full patrol for the entire rider group.

Be sure to have your luggage at the luggage truck by 8:00am each morning.  The truck will leave shortly after that.  The trucks will load where they unloaded the day before.  You are responsible for transporting your luggage to and from the truck.  Please see luggage requirements under Luggage & Bike Tags below.

Each rider will receive a rider's wrist band that is color coded for which meal plan you choose or if you choose no meal plan.  This MUST be worn at all times as it gives riders access to CaNDak services along the route.

Each rider will receive (2) luggage tags and (1) Bicycle License Plate.  Luggage tags permit you to put your gear on the CaNDak Luggage trucks.  Each rider is only allowed TWO bags that must NOT weigh more than 40lbs each.  No external strapping; do not use containers or garbage bags/garbage cans for packing purposes.  We suggest packing your clothing & bedding in waterproof bags.

Daily route maps and itinerary will be provided to the riders- please refer to these daily.  The exact route will also be clearly marked on the right side of the road. If you have a smart phone you can download the RideWithGPS app for free.  This will provide maps of each route as well as turn by turn navigation and loads of other important information. 

Areas will be set aside by each community on school grounds or city or state parks.  Most riders will choose this option and is part of your registration fee.

Some support vehicles will travel with campers along the route.  Please specify on your registration form if your support vehicle will need accommodations for a camper.  Depending on where our camping facility is, camper accommodations could be very primitive.  CaNDak Staff Campers will get priority over camper accommodations available first.

Option may be available depending on the community.  The rider is responsible for arranging this accommodation if you choose to use this option.  

CaNDak has made arrangements with local groups to have breakfast and supper available at each host community.  Meal plans are a separate charge included on your registration form and are in addition to the price of the tour.