Sigge and Jeroen are the 2 organizers of this event. The story is that Sigge wanted to cycle on a bikepacking non supported idea. But by sitting together it looks nice to share our love for Africa with other people. Both have a lot of experience of organising cycling trips in Africa ant this will come together in this unique event. It is more like… Sigge and Jeroen are cycling the Livingstone Road… who wants to join. And there comes Velo Livingstone as event name.

In Rwanda we sleep always in hotels. Each location has sanitary facilities so that we can wash ourselves. There is also electricity to charge your devices.

You can register via our website www.velo-adventures.com. Once the €500 has been paid, you will receive a login for my Velo Adventure, where you will find all the information you need to prepare for this adventure.

Accommodation is always a mix of tent camps, inns, hotels, and even resorts. Each location has sanitary facilities so that we can wash ourselves. There is also electricity at each location to charge your GPS.

We recommend MTB. The first stages will be accessible on gravel, but later on in the stages we will encounter trails where gravel bikes will struggle.

The basic rule is that you should not bring any valuable items with you. It is better to leave jewelry, money, or expensive phones at home. You are responsible for your own equipment and bicycle.

We advise everyone to always lock their travel bag and lock their bicycle. Velo Afrique cannot provide insurance for this.

All trips start from 18 years old unless otherwise communicated.

We target a max of 25 Participants.

The basic rule is that you should not bring any valuable items with you. It is better to leave jewelry, money, or expensive phones at home. You are responsible for your own equipment and bicycle.

We advise everyone to always lock their travel bag and lock their bicycle. Velo Afrique cannot provide insurance for this.

Uganda is gravel-proof terrain, making it ideal for gravel biking. Velo Adventures offers MTB rentals on site, eliminating the need for air transport, this way we help reduce our carbon footprint.

Wild Beauty... to discover that beauty, you have to venture into wild terrain. We head into the mountains. There are beautifully laid out paths, but also rough sections. Everything is bikeable, no pushbikes!

A bicycle mechanic from Velo Adventure will be accompanying us. Replacing a tire should be a basic skill that you should be able to do. Participants are also expected to perform maintenance after each stage. The bicycle mechanic will help you with any technical problems.

As an organization, we have good contacts with our local representatives and the Ministry of Tourism. In Belgium, we follow the advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the health recommendations of the Tropical Institute.

Of course, we do not want to take any risks as an organization. If it turns out that the political and/or medical situation at the destination is unstable or too dangerous, we will inform you and look into possible alternatives.

As an organization, we have good contacts with our local representatives and the Ministry of Tourism. In Belgium, we follow the advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the health recommendations of the Tropical Institute.

Of course, we do not want to take any risks as an organization. If it turns out that the political and/or medical situation at the destination is unstable or too dangerous, we will inform you and look into possible alternatives.

Around 3000km. We are still working out the exact route, more coming soon!

To participate, you must be at least 18 years old at the time of departure.

Tents, lodges, hotels,… we will make a mix of basic hotels, nice basecamps and on rest days we look for a good hotel to recuperate a bit

You can travel to Montenegro with your identity card and no visa is required if you are Belgian. More information at https://diplomatie.belgium.be/nl/landen/montenegro/reizen-naar-montenegro-reisadvies/praktische-info-voor-montenegro

To participate, you must be at least 18 years old at the time of departure.

On this edition we have placed a maximum age of 30 years to keep the group young :)

Yes you can! you can either rent it locally or we take it with us to Montenegro.

You need a valid international passport and a visa. (If you are traveling outside of Europe) Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return to Belgium. We will explain how to apply for a visa if applicable.

You will be able to collect local money from Vélo Adventures. No need to change money for the different countries.

If you have the Belgian nationality you do not need to require a visa upfront. You receive it up on arrival at the airport in Kigali and is free. For other nationalities please check your governement website.

Very accessible route. In Uganda, we have chosen a route that is different from what we offer in Rwanda. We follow the White Nile. Limited elevation gain. The route is a mix of single tracks and red trails. As little asphalt as possible. We will provide the tracks just before departure, which you can then load onto your GPS.

The participants fly out there, but the bikes are transported separately to reduce carbon footprint and ensure they all arrive safely and in time.

It is a mix of basic hotels, tent camps, lodges, luxury lodges, etc. We choose our moment to light a campfire.

* You can go for a local sim card. These will be available for purchase in the bigger cities.

* E-Sim is also possible

* Some home based providers have international bundles.

* Check what is the best option for you. We recommend to have something so we can all reach each other during the trip. Safety first!

Of course, we hope that you will be able to join us, but if circumstances force you to cancel, the following cancellation conditions apply:

up to 70 days before departure: 70% of the travel sum is refundable, minus the registration fee

between 70 and 55 days before departure: 50% of the travel sum is refundable, minus the registration fee

between 55 and 30 days before departure: 25% refundable of the travel sum minus the registration fee

less than 21 days before departure: 0% of the travel sum minus the registration fee

In the event of cancellation by a participant, the participant may transfer their place to a third party. Any costs associated with this will be borne by the participant.

Of course, we hope that you will be able to join us, but if circumstances force you to cancel, the following cancellation conditions apply:

up to 70 days before departure: 70% of the travel sum is refundable, minus the registration fee

between 70 and 55 days before departure: 50% of the travel sum is refundable, minus the registration fee

between 55 and 30 days before departure: 25% refundable of the travel sum minus the registration fee

less than 21 days before departure: 0% of the travel sum minus the registration fee

In the event of cancellation by a participant, the participant may transfer their place to a third party. Any costs associated with this will be borne by the participant.

Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Protection against malaria is strongly recommended. More information can be found on the website: https://www.wanda.be/nl/landen/oeganda/

Montenegro... or Black Bert. It comes from the dark, rugged mountains of the Dinaric Alps. We're going to conquer them. All routes are feasible, but there is some climbing involved.

A bike mechanic will accompany us and can carry out any urgent basic repairs immediately. We expect each participant to provide basic equipment: at least four spare tires and repair kits. Every day, you can visit the bike doctor at the base camp for a lubrication service. If your bike proves to be “beyond repair,” we have spare bikes available. More details can be found in the roadbook. Agreements regarding replacement parts will be shared in the closed group.

A bike mechanic will accompany us and can carry out any urgent basic repairs immediately. We expect each participant to provide basic equipment: at least four spare tires and repair kits. Every day, you can visit the bike doctor at the base camp for a lubrication service. If your bike proves to be “beyond repair,” we have spare bikes available. More details can be found in the roadbook. Agreements regarding replacement parts will be shared in the closed group.

By reserving a seat you are automatically entered into the closed group. Here further details will be shared to complete your preparation!

Yes, you will automatically get an invoice for your reservation as well as for all other payments you make.

We prefer a duffle bag. All the bags are transported by truck from one location to another. A hardcase could get damaged this way.

For inner tubes, we recommend “Joe's No Flat.” This is a ready-to-use inner tube with a “milk product” inside that seals punctures. Tubeless is also possible, but keep in mind that your tires will need to be deflated for transport, there is no compressor available, and CO² cartridges are not allowed on the plane. For outer tires, we recommend the “X-King 2.2 Protection” or “Race King 2.2” from Continental. A similar tire from another brand is also fine.

Uganda is really safe. We don't go to big cities and stay away from major roads. We also stay far away from borders and cycle in the middle of the country.

For inner tubes, we recommend “Joe's No Flat.” This is a ready-to-use inner tube with a “milk product” inside that seals punctures. Tubeless is also possible, but keep in mind that your tires will need to be deflated for transport, there is no compressor available, and CO² cartridges are not allowed on the plane. For outer tires, we recommend the “X-King 2.2 Protection” or “Race King 2.2” from Continental. A similar tire from another brand is also fine.

Depends on what adventure you are joining. We cannot fly your bike because the battery is not allowed on an airplane. Not all destinations have E-bikes available for rental.

We recommend you get in touch with us via email to discuss your options.

Depends on what adventure you are joining. We cannot fly your bike because the battery is not allowed on an airplane. Not all destinations have E-bikes available for rental.

We recommend you get in touch with us via email to discuss your options.

The Velo Youth does not impose any obligation to raise funds. We will visit the school of Velo Afrique. Participants are free to contribute to the purchase of new school desks. A school desk costs about 75 euros.

Whatever suits you best. The trail is made with MTB and Gravel bike in mind.

No, the luggage (1 bag of 23kg) will be transported from one place to the other by the truck of the organization.

Duffelbag is the way to go! Hardcase suitcases don't survive the harsh transport.

Vélo Adventures provides one bike box per participant for transporting the bikes. Depending on the country you are visiting, We send them beforehand by plane or by car. In the provided video, you can find out how to pack your bike optimally in the bike box. We organize a day for packing. More details about this will be provided in the closed group concerning your adventure.

Vélo Adventures provides one bike box per participant for transporting the bikes. Depending on the country you are visiting, We send them beforehand by plane or by car. In the provided video, you can find out how to pack your bike optimally in the bike box. We organize a day for packing. More details about this will be provided in the closed group concerning your adventure.

When cycling, you want to carry as little as possible, but still have the essentials. In case of a breakdown along the way, you will definitely need the following items in your bike bag or on your bike:

bike pump

spare inner tube

toolkit with chain tool

patch kit

missing link

Once you have registered, you will receive all the details in a roadbook, which also includes a packing list detailing what you need to bring with you. The total weight allowance is 23 kg.

* Tent : if you want you can bring your own tent or you can order a tent to use during the whole trip, you will be charged 150 dollar extra.

* Sleeping bag : You need to bring your own. A 15° bag should be enough.

* Matras : You can bring an inflatable matras or you can rent a real foam matras from the organization at 100 dollar for the full trip.

When cycling, you want to carry as little as possible, but still have the essentials. In case of a breakdown along the way, you will definitely need the following items in your bike bag or on your bike:

bike pump

spare inner tube

toolkit with chain tool

patch kit

missing link

We have a doctor with us for every edition. Every evening there is a consultation hour where you can consult the doctor. We always hope that he has as little work as possible.

A doctor follows the peloton in a support vehicle and can provide urgent care in the event of illness or minor crashes. Every evening at base camp, the doctor organizes a “doctor's hour” where you can have your (really painful) aches and pains treated.

A doctor follows the peloton in a support vehicle and can provide urgent care in the event of illness or minor crashes. Every evening at base camp, the doctor organizes a “doctor's hour” where you can have your (really painful) aches and pains treated.

* Breakfast :

* Will be provided by the accommodation and will differ from location to location.

* We will have additional items with us as we have experience that it is not always enough for cyclists

* In the basecamps we have it under control and will provide a good breakfast so you can Start the day off right.

* Lunch :

* On Cycling days we organise a lunch on the road. That can be a lunch full made by us or we organise a stop in a local bar with food.

* On Non cycling days you are free to find out where to eat and what to eat. Not included in the price.

* Diner

* Every day we have diner. Either at the accomodation or in the basecamp or we go to a restaurant.

If you take specific medication or have any medical concerns, you can indicate this on your personal medical form, which will be collected before departure. You must bring any specific medication yourself. The doctor has an extensive pharmacy, but you must provide basic items yourself. More information can be found in the roadbook.

For Uganda, you need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your return.

You can apply for a visa online. We will let you know when it is time to submit your application.

* We have 2 cars on the track and one truck that brings the luggage and other essentials to the next location.

Crew:

* 1 doctor

* 1 logistic in the truck

* 1 logistic in the car

* 1 mechanic on the bike

* 1 over all organisatoin on the bike

* 3 local drivers

* 1 local organization

* Depending on the quantity of participants we will add the crew

If you take specific medication or have any medical concerns, you can indicate this on your personal medical form, which will be collected before departure. You must bring any specific medication yourself. The doctor has an extensive pharmacy, but you must provide basic items yourself. More information can be found in the roadbook.

SIM card: The organization offers a local SIM card with data at a reasonable price. This allows you to make calls and communicate via WhatsApp or other online communication tools.

You will no longer be able to make or receive calls on your normal number. Make sure you clearly communicate with your family in advance that all communication will be via email or WhatsApp.

e-SIM: There are various providers of e-SIMs. Keep in mind that these are much more expensive and do not always work everywhere (without visiting a retailer, which we don't have time for).

Make sure you still have something to talk about when you get home.

E-MTBs are available for rent in Uganda. If we know this in advance, we can rent them locally. E-MTBs cannot be transported by plane.

SIM card: The organization offers a local SIM card with data at a reasonable price. This allows you to make calls and communicate via WhatsApp or other online communication tools.

You will no longer be able to make or receive calls on your normal number. Make sure you clearly communicate with your family in advance that all communication will be via email or WhatsApp.

e-SIM: There are various providers of e-SIMs. Keep in mind that these are much more expensive and do not always work everywhere (without visiting a retailer, which we don't have time for).

Make sure you still have something to talk about when you get home.

We want to encourage the use of Velo Adventures bikes because they are available locally, which means we don't have to transport them by plane.

Air transport is expensive (€400).

Think about the CO2 emissions.

And nowadays, the bikes can no longer be sent in advance and have to be transported by the participants. This is a major logistical risk.