OUR WORKSHOPS
La Vuelta del Mundo workshops are practical courses for people who want to travel by bicycle with more confidence. They are designed for riders who want to understand their bike, choose better equipment, prepare for real travel situations and avoid the most common mistakes before leaving home.
The workshops usually take place in Neuchatel and combine bicycle mechanics, touring experience, safety, navigation, equipment advice and travel preparation. They are suitable for people preparing a first cycling holiday, a longer tour, an e-bike journey or a more demanding trip abroad.
Bicycle mechanics & maitenance course
(2 1/2h)
The bicycle mechanics and maintenance course covers essential skills such as a safety check, puncture repair, brake checks, gear adjustment, saddle and handlebar position, chain wear and basic troubleshooting. This course is useful for everyday cyclists as well as future bicycle travellers.
Knowing how to deal with small mechanical issues can save time, money and stress. It also helps you understand whether a repair quote is reasonable and what parts of the bike need attention before a journey. More information here:
CHF 99
CHF 209
E-bike workshop for travel and touring
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Travelling with an e-bike opens many possibilities, but it also requires specific preparation. Battery range, charging, electronic devices, route planning, riding a loaded e-bike and technical reliability all need attention.
The e-bike workshop helps participants understand how to use their equipment effectively and travel with more confidence. More information here:
Two days Workshop (Expedition Workshop):
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A two-day workshops go beyond mechanics. They help participants prepare for cycle touring with practical modules on equipment, first aid, riding a loaded bicycle, navigation, nutrition, camping, safety, cultural awareness and dealing with potential risks.
The longer workshops are especially useful for riders planning extended tours in Europe or further abroad, where preparation and independence become even more important. More information here:
CHF 349
CHF
369
Two days Workshop Muscular /E-bike (Europe):
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Travelling with an e-bike opens many possibilities, but it also requires specific preparation. Battery range, charging, electronic devices, route planning, riding a loaded e-bike and technical reliability all need attention.
The e-bike workshop helps participants understand how to use their equipment effectively and travel with more confidence.
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The longer workshops are especially useful for riders planning extended tours in Europe or further abroad, where preparation and independence become even more important. More information here:
1-Day Workshop (Muscular):
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The one-day workshops go beyond mechanics. They help participants prepare for cycle touring with practical modules on equipment, first aid, riding a loaded bicycle, navigation, nutrition, camping, safety, cultural awareness and dealing with potential risks. More information here:
CHF 189
CHF 119
4-hour Workshop for non cyclist international travelers:
​Help choosing the right equipment, First Aid
Food, eating out, Find your way, navigation
Cultural awareness, local tips, and cost-saving ideas how-to, What are the potential risks and how to deal with them; (in depth), Camping
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Regardless of the means of transport, this workshop offers essential information and practical exercises for those who wish to travel to countries far from home for the first time. It is a beneficial workshop for anyone who prioritizes safety. More information here:
Important information: Except for our "Without Bike 4 hours" the use of a bicycle is mandatory for our workshops. Therefore, you MUST have a bike that is in good working condition. If your bike or e-bike is not in at least reasonable working condition or if you do not have a bicycle available at all, you can book a rental bike or rental e-bike from Swisstourer. We advise people that these workshops are for bicycle touring, and basic skills such as changing gears are required.