The Rasa method

THE CONVERSATION

It starts with talking. Call us. Tell us about your riding. We'll tell you if this tour fits.
No pressure. No sales. Just honest assessment.
Ready? £1,000 deposit secures your space.
Fully refundable within 30 days.
Bank transfer or card. Your choice.

THE WELCOME PACKAGE

A black canvas roll arrives at your door.
Inside:
- The route highlights (not turn-by-turn)
- Accommodation list with contact details
- Weather forecast for your dates
- WhatsApp group invitation
- Final payment reminder

Still nervous? Call us. It's normal.

COLLECTION DAY

Our transporter arrives at your home. Specific time slot. You'll meet Tom or Ben usually.
Together, we:
- Complete condition report (photos of everything)
- Check documents and insurance
- Note any concerns or requests
- Load your bike (you can watch)
- Sign the paperwork
- Wave goodbye

Lead guide ahead, showing lines.
Sweep guide behind, watching.
Mechanic with tools and spares.
Support vehicle carrying luggage.
Never more than 20 minutes from help.
Satellite communication always.
Weather alternatives ready.
Shorter routes available.
You're never alone unless you want to be.

IN TRANSIT

Your bike travels to departure point. Secure, insured, tracked. Overnight stops in locked compounds. No ferry decks.
Meanwhile, at destination:
- Full mechanical inspection
- Tire pressure adjusted for terrain
- Suspension setup (if required)
- New tires fitted (if pre-ordered)
- Test ride by our mechanic
- Parked. Waiting. Ready.

REUNION

You land. (Flights typically £80-150 return) Airport to hotel via Rasa pick up.
Check in. Breathe. Your bike waits in secure parking. Go see it. Check everything. It's really here. You're really here.
Evening:
- Welcome dinner (included)
- Route briefing
- Introductions (strangers, soon to be friends)
- Weather check
- Sleep (probably badly - excitement)

THE BEGINNING

Breakfast 8am. Briefing 8:30am. Your luggage goes in the van. You wear what you need. First day is always gentle. Finding rhythm. Learning personalities. Guides assessing. Adjusting. Lunch somewhere beautiful.
Afternoon: confidence builds.
Evening: arrival at hotel.
Bike parked. Beer opened. Stories begin.

07:30 - Breakfast
08:30 - Morning briefing (weather, route, options)
09:00 - Depart (your pace, not parade speed)
10:30 - Coffee stop (always somewhere good)
12:30 - Lunch (local, never tourist)
14:00 - Afternoon riding
17:00 - Arrive at hotel
17:30 - Bikes secured, bags delivered to rooms
19:00 - Dinner (your choice, our recommendations)
21:00 - Tomorrow's briefing over whisky
Flexible. If group wants earlier/later, we adjust.

THE LAST RIDE

Always bittersweet.
Usually the best riding - everyone flowing.
Group photos at the top of something high.
Final lunch together.
Arrive at endpoint hotel.
Bikes loaded onto transporter.
Quick clean and condition check.
Farewell dinner (emotions likely).
Exchange contacts. Make promises.
Some kept. All meant.

GOING HOME

Hotel to airport via Rasa.
You fly home light.
Your bike begins its journey.
WhatsApp group still active.
Already planning next year.

Full circle

Your bike arrives home.
Unloaded carefully.
Quick condition review together.
Sign the return paperwork.
You're different.
The bike's different.
Everything normal seems strange.
This is success.

Photos arrive via email.
The ones you didn't know were taken.
Professional. Unposed. Perfect.
Invoice shows zero surprises.
Feedback request (optional).
Early bird offer for next year.
You're already checking dates.