The Rasa method

What we do and why we do it.

How your tour works

Below is our method for ensuring you have the best trip with your machine.

Long before departure

THE CONVERSATION
It starts with talking. Call us. Tell us about your riding. We'll tell you if this our tours fit.
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.
When you join the tour

THE WELCOME PACKAGE
A black canvas roll arrives at your door.
Inside:
- The route highlights (not turn-by-turn)
- Weather forecast for your dates
- WhatsApp group invitation
- Final payment reminder

Still nervous? Call us. It's normal.
7/14 days before

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
Before leaving

BIKE PREP
Your bike gets a glow-up. We prepare and check everything before leaving. You've got the following options:
- Full service
- Tyre swap (to something appropriate, no Pilot Sports here)
- Clean and check the moving bits, suspension, chain, headset etc.
- Swap the air filter for one that will filter dust
We always check and make sure your bike is safe to ride.
6-2 days before

IN TRANSIT
Your bike travels to departure point. Secure, insured, tracked. Overnight stops in locked compounds. No ferry decks.
Meanwhile, at destination:
- Preparation for your arrival
- Final route checks happening
- Test ride by our mechanic
- Parked. Waiting. Ready.
day 0

LANDING & 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)
day 1

THE BEGINNING
Breakfast 08:00. Briefing 08:30. Pack and leave by 09:15.
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.
a typical day

07:30 - Breakfast
08:15 - Morning briefing (weather, route, options)
09:00 - Depart (your pace, not parade speed, not Dakar)
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
19:00 - Dinner (your choice, our recommendations)
On some days there are socials and surprises.
the final day

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.
departure

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

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.
the aftermath

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.