RAID’s expeditionary force invites you to join us on a very special Escape comprised of training, riding and racing some of the very best gravel routes in Arkansas! Starting and ending in bustling Bentonville, this trip will begin with several days of exceptional mixed-terrain riding further afield with quirky accommodation, tasty meals & libations before circling back to Bentonville just in time to prepare to race the Rule Of Three event!
Our 8-day Escape will reflect our deep knowledge of gravel cycling and our affinity for Bentonville via carefully planned routes showcasing the best of this part of Arkansas. Guests will enjoy hearty meals, quirky accommodations, a stout gravel race, and the outstanding care, support and coaching of the VeloPro/RAID team, and a lot of laughs and collegiality. Join us for this Escape, you’ll be a better rider for it!
Our departures are all-inclusive. All prices include hotel accommodation on a double-occupancy basis (single-occupancy is available on most trips for an additional fee), professionally guided rides, on-road vehicle support, limited laundry & recovery, all meals (excluding alcohol), and ride nutrition/food (hydration, energy bars, etc.). Baggage transfer, porterage and all gratuities at restaurants are also included.
Airfare is not included and gratuities for our trip leaders and personal expenses. Bicycles are not included on this departures but may be available for rent.
RAID strives to ensure our guests have the most flexibility when signing up for a cycling adventure. Deposits: Deposits are fully refundable up to 90 days before the trip start date. Within 90 days of the trip, deposits are no longer refundable. Refunds: You can request a refund up to 90 days before trip start. Once within 60 days from the start of the trip, there are no refunds of any kind. Trip Transfers: You may transfer 100% of your payment or deposit to another trip 60-90 days before your trip departure. Once inside of 60 days of trip start, 50% of your trip fee is eligible for transfer. This allows you to credit your payment towards a future trip with RAID.
*A cancellation administration fee of $75 applies to all cancellations from 60-120 days prior trip departure.
This cancellation policy applies to all trips, as well as all other additional services.
The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is received.
Note: Cancellation policy for certain longer voyages and Holiday departures may vary due to high demand for these tours. Our Group cancellation policies vary. Also, please review our Terms and Conditions. We stress the importance of purchasing a travel protection plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation.
IN THE EVENT THAT WE CANCEL YOUR TRIP
We will provide you with a $150 credit to use on another RAID trip departing over the proceeding two years. You will also be entitled to: (a) book any other available trip; or (b) receive a full refund of all monies paid; and we will not be liable for any flight or insurance costs you have incurred (it is for this reason that we recommend you delay booking flights and arranging insurance until your trip is confirmed). We reserve the right to stop you from participating on your trip if you: behave in an abusive and/or threatening manner; or engage in illegal activities.
Should a business or personal emergency cause you to not be able to go on your trip, you may transfer to any other trip, which: has space available on it; and is scheduled to depart within two years of the trip you originally signed up for. There is no charge for transferring all of your payments to another trip. Transfers made 60 days or fewer in advance will be considered a cancellation, and our standard cancellation policy will apply.
RAID Cycling is actively monitoring and implementing guidelines recommended by health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as local authorities where applicable.
RAID Cycling will require all guests to be fully vaccinated prior to the trip start.
*Our policies may change as new information becomes available. Any updates to our itineraries will be communicated promptly via our website and email.
Vaccination: RAID Cycling will require all guests to be fully vaccinated and to carry proof of their vaccination with them for 2024 departures*. (*If you qualify for a medical exemption, please contact our team.)
COVID-19 Testing: As of June 12, 2023, most European and Western nations stopped requiring a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter the country. The CDC is still recommending testing before all air travel, however.
Pay a deposit now. The remaining balance will be due as shown. You will receive an email with a link to pay when a payment is due.
Pay a deposit now. The remaining balance will be due as shown. You will receive an email with a link to pay when a payment is due.