Njinga’s Sample weekend Itinerary Welcome to our cycle weekend. We hope you enjoy the experience. Friday Arrive from 18h30 onwards Drinks From 19h00: Welcome Superfood Cocktail with a twist on arrival. Bike Inspection: A ride captain will review your bike to ensure everything is in order for tomorrow’s ride. Please ensure your bike is fully serviced before attending the cycle weekend so you get the most out of the weekend and don’t hold your other riders up. Dinner approx. 20h30: Delicious, healthy 3 Course meal to aid cycling performance will be served. Those with allergy issues have been taken care of so you can relax and enjoy the weekend with us! Ride Briefing 22h00: Review Saturday’s cycle route, terrain, attractions, potential water & lunch stops on route and go over all safety issues. Relax or Bed 22h30 We will collect your Team Njinga water bottles before dinner so we can prepare your hydration liquids for the Saturday ride. Those who are new to Team Njinga will have their bottles sorted and prepared in advance. Saturday Early Risers: Herbal tea (& coffee) will be available in the kitchen pre breakfast. Breakfast 07h00: Energy packed breakfast with optional power smoothie and homemade superfood granola, freshly squeezed orange juice. Ride Fluids & Food: Team Njinga water bottle will be filled and ready for collection at breakfast with 2 natural energy bars and banana. All energy bars are wheat and gluten free. Collect Bikes 08h25: Your tyres will be pumped and chain oiled in advance of collection. Ride Safety Briefing 08h30: Will go over group riding techniques, signals, and general communication amongst riders and ride leader commands. Bike & Helmet Safety Check 08h35: Will do full M check on bike and check helmets are secure. Water Stop: We will stop for water after about 40kms. Lunch Stop: We will stop for a pub lunch on route after about 60-70km (weather permitting) so please ensure you have enough cash and a bank card (weather permitting). Post Lunch: Approx. 30km ride home with a potential water stop (subject to time & weather permitting) Arrive Home: Late afternoon, leave bikes with Njinga team and then shower or jump into the hot tub. Post Ride Snacks: Post ride recovery snacks will be available in the kitchen so please help yourself. Fancy Dress From 19h00: get into your 70’s outfit and get ready to party! 70’s tunes will be playing pre dinner. Dinner approx. 20h30: Nutritious post ride barbie (subject to weather conditions) to aid muscle recovery and lower post exercise inflammation. Dinner Games: A few dinner games are planned during and post dinner. Retire at your leisure to bed. Sunday Early Risers: Herbal tea (& coffee) will be available in the kitchen pre breakfast. Breakfast 08h00: Energy packed breakfast with optional power smoothie and homemade granola, freshly squeezed orange juice, etc. Ride Fluids & Food: Team Njinga water bottle will be filled and ready for collection at breakfast with 2 natural energy bars and banana. All energy bars are wheat and gluten free. Collect Bikes 09h10: Your tyres will be pumped and chain oiled in advance of collection. Ride Safety Briefing 09h15: Will go over group riding techniques, signals, and general communication amongst riders and ride leader commands. Bike & Helmet Check 09h20: Will do full M check on bike and check helmets are secure. Water Stop: We will stop for water after about 40km. Lunch Stop: We will stop for a pub lunch on route after about 60-70km so please ensure you have enough cash and a bank card (weather permitting). Post Lunch: Approx. 30-40km ride home with a potential water stop (subject to time & weather permitting). Arrive Home: Late afternoon, leave bikes with Njinga team for bike clean and then shower or jump into the hot tub. Post Ride Snacks: Post ride snacks will be available in the kitchen so please help yourself. Dinner approx. 20h00 : Nutritious post ride recovery meal will be served to aid muscle recovery and lower post exercise inflammation. Post Dinner Awards: Njinga awards will be presented. Drinks & Games: a few games and drinks are planned!! Retire at your leisure to bed. Monday Early Risers: Herbal tea (& coffee) will be available in the kitchen pre breakfast. Brunch 10h45: Delicious array of healthy foods and juices will be available including fruit, pancakes, granola, muesli, frittatas, etc. Departure 12h30: We will have your bikes cleaned and ready to take home in advance. Please let us know if you plan to leave early on Sunday or Monday so we can have your bike ready. Thank you for choosing Njinga Cycle Tours & Training. We look forward to welcoming you on one of our tours. Finally, we’d like to say welcome to Team Njinga. Thank you, Togo & Leigh Njinga Cycle Tours & Training www.njingacycling.com