DBB Jordan Gravel Tour
Amman • 21–29 November • vehicle-supported
6 riding days • 65 km a day • 1050 m of climbing
6 riding days • 65 km a day • 1050 m of climbing
Jordan is a cultured and tourist-oriented country where one of DBB organisers has an extended family — so we have a solid basis to make a tour full of authentic experiences. November is probably the best month — not too hot in the desert, and warm enough to swim (and float) in the seas.
We’ll meet you in Amman on 21 November. Leave the bike boxes in an organised storage until our return and flight back on the 29th. The route is roughly 60 % of tarmac and 40 % of non-challenging gravel — fully supported by vehicles, which will also carry the luggage.
We’ll spend a night in caves, and a night in a desert camp. We’ll visit famous Petra, snorkel in the Red Sea, and float in the Dead Sea. We’ll be staying at some of the best hotels in Jordan, and have a special dinner with the hospitable local family of a DBB organiser.
There’re easier riding days, on which we’ll spend some time in Petra, a desert camp, the Dead Sea, and have a local family experience. Any day can be skipped or made easier in a support car.
Alex, cycling guide
Our accommodation will include unusual places such as caves and a desert camp.
No lack of comfort — even at the desert there is an air-con and private bathrooms.
In addition to that we’ll have 5-star hotel stays, as our standards are high in general.
FULL
2490 € per person
- A separate bed & bathroom just for you
- Nine days / Eight nights
- Six guided cycling days
- Vehicle support
- Group transfers
Book a full tour for yourself
2490 € — prepay 500 € now and the remainder in instalments
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The accommodation photos are provided by the properties.
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To secure your spot, a 500 € deposit per person is required.
The remaining balance may be paid in instalments. We will keep you informed of the exact deadlines and other details.
Payments are non-refundable if you cancel, but you may transfer your spot to another participant you arrange.
The remaining balance may be paid in instalments. We will keep you informed of the exact deadlines and other details.
Payments are non-refundable if you cancel, but you may transfer your spot to another participant you arrange.
Where possible, you will have a separate room with a private bathroom. On some days (such as in the desert camp) there is no fully private option, and you may need to share a room and/or bathroom with another cyclist.
Arrive in Amman on 21 November. We have a private accommodation available to us on that day without a particular check-in time, so you have planning flexibility. We’ll assist with further information and logistics.
There are rides every day, which we will enjoy as a group for full experience. That said, you can skip any day in a support car, or use it to skip harder sections such as long climbs or sandy desert segments.
The gravel sections are not particularly challenging, however, considering the desert segments, we recommend a gravel bicycle with 40+ mm tyres or an MTB bike with fast-rolling tyres (we’ll advise on particulars).
Before you come
21 November — arrive to Amman, check-in and assemble bikes.
22 November — group transfer to the start point and the first riding day.
23 November — a full riding day.
24 November — a short riding day and walking around Petra.
25 November — a full riding day.
26 November — a short riding day followed by a desert experience.
27 November — a full riding day.
28 November — group transfer to the Dead Sea followed by a local family experience and returning to Amman.
29 November — fly out.
22 November — group transfer to the start point and the first riding day.
23 November — a full riding day.
24 November — a short riding day and walking around Petra.
25 November — a full riding day.
26 November — a short riding day followed by a desert experience.
27 November — a full riding day.
28 November — group transfer to the Dead Sea followed by a local family experience and returning to Amman.
29 November — fly out.
Jordan has a tourist-oriented visa policy — visa either not required or can be obtained electronically / upon arrival.
For convenience, we provide a link where you can check visa requirements for your nationality. Please check the official source.
For convenience, we provide a link where you can check visa requirements for your nationality. Please check the official source.
We recommend health insurance that covers cycling activities.
If you rent a bike, consider a personal policy that covers damage or loss of rental bicycles internationally.
You may also want travel insurance covering expenses if we cancel — which is unlikely. In such a case, your camp fees would be fully refundable, but we do not cover any travel or other expenses under any circumstances.
If you rent a bike, consider a personal policy that covers damage or loss of rental bicycles internationally.
You may also want travel insurance covering expenses if we cancel — which is unlikely. In such a case, your camp fees would be fully refundable, but we do not cover any travel or other expenses under any circumstances.
There are local bicycle rentals, and we can assist with logistics. That said, we would not expect more than somewhat basic MTB bikes there.
Bike shops are scarce along our way in Jordan — likely not suitable for high-end bikes.
At a support car, we will have standard tools, and the cycling guides can help with minor mechanical issues.
At a support car, we will have standard tools, and the cycling guides can help with minor mechanical issues.
We provide:
• track pump
• standard bike tools
• quality wax and oil chain lubes
Please bring:
• spare inner tubes compatible with your tyres and rim depth
• extra sealant if you run tubeless
• fresh brake pads for your brakes
• a derailleur hanger for your frame
• track pump
• standard bike tools
• quality wax and oil chain lubes
Please bring:
• spare inner tubes compatible with your tyres and rim depth
• extra sealant if you run tubeless
• fresh brake pads for your brakes
• a derailleur hanger for your frame
Riding
The cycling guide carries a basic first aid kit and has essential first aid skills.
Please inform us of any medical conditions that could lead to an emergency (e.g. heart issues, severe allergies, asthma).
Wear a helmet, take care on descents, and carry a charged phone with internet, some emergency cash, and a photo ID — just in case.
Please inform us of any medical conditions that could lead to an emergency (e.g. heart issues, severe allergies, asthma).
Wear a helmet, take care on descents, and carry a charged phone with internet, some emergency cash, and a photo ID — just in case.
Rides are paced by our cycling guides to keep groups together and comfortable, with one or more support cars depending on the number of participants.
The tour suits most levels — from serious amateur cyclists to relative beginners. To get the most out of it, you should be able to ride about 100 km in a day with moderate climbing.
The tour suits most levels — from serious amateur cyclists to relative beginners. To get the most out of it, you should be able to ride about 100 km in a day with moderate climbing.
On flat, windless roads, we typically ride at 26–28 km/h, with small adjustments for the group.
On climbs and descents, the group may split as everyone rides at their own pace. We regroup on the flats.
On climbs and descents, the group may split as everyone rides at their own pace. We regroup on the flats.
There are 10+ routes designed so stronger and more casual riders can split for different efforts and regroup along the way — for example, for a snack. Each route includes a planned lunch stop and points of interest.
The base routes average around 50 km with 1250 m of climbing. Thanks to the road network, routes can be easily shortened or extended.
The base routes average around 50 km with 1250 m of climbing. Thanks to the road network, routes can be easily shortened or extended.
In mid-September, Paphos typically offers stable and predictable conditions. Daytime temperatures are usually around 25°C, with cooler mornings and evenings. Rain is uncommon, and most days are dry and sunny.
These conditions are well suited for cycling: warm but not excessively hot, with good visibility and low chance of weather-related disruption. Water temperatures remain high, so swimming is also a practical option.
These conditions are well suited for cycling: warm but not excessively hot, with good visibility and low chance of weather-related disruption. Water temperatures remain high, so swimming is also a practical option.
Given the typically stable conditions, you’re unlikely to need more than standard summer kit. That said, we recommend packing a lightweight jacket or vest for early starts, descents, or occasional wind.
The DBB merch pack you’ll receive before the start includes a short-sleeve jersey and a pair of socks.
The DBB merch pack you’ll receive before the start includes a short-sleeve jersey and a pair of socks.
Living
There are three restaurants on-site at the resort, with many more options just a few kilometres away.
No need to worry about bills — we’ll cover them centrally and track your share of food expenses via an app.
The suites are equipped with kitchens.
No need to worry about bills — we’ll cover them centrally and track your share of food expenses via an app.
The suites are equipped with kitchens.
With the expected good weather and asphalt roads, you’re unlikely to need to wash your bike.
The resort offers laundry services at an additional cost. For convenience, we recommend bringing several kit sets.
The resort offers laundry services at an additional cost. For convenience, we recommend bringing several kit sets.
Weather conditions mean you don’t need to think much about off-bike clothes.
The resort offers plenty to do off the bike. At Minthis Resort, you can relax at the wellness spa with indoor pools, thermal suites, sauna, and a range of treatments, or join yoga, pilates, or fitness sessions.
For more active options, there’s an 18-hole golf course, as well as tennis and padel courts. The surrounding area is ideal for walking, with scenic trails and access to local wineries.
Beyond the resort, Paphos offers a wide range of options for non-cycling companions: beaches, coastal walks, cafés and restaurants, as well as historical sites such as archaeological parks and ancient ruins. Boat trips, wine tasting, and exploring the old town are all easy to arrange, making it simple to fill the day without riding.
For more active options, there’s an 18-hole golf course, as well as tennis and padel courts. The surrounding area is ideal for walking, with scenic trails and access to local wineries.
Beyond the resort, Paphos offers a wide range of options for non-cycling companions: beaches, coastal walks, cafés and restaurants, as well as historical sites such as archaeological parks and ancient ruins. Boat trips, wine tasting, and exploring the old town are all easy to arrange, making it simple to fill the day without riding.
Most participants are native Russian speakers and may use it among themselves. We expect everyone at the camp to also speak English.
There is a Telegram group for participants — ask questions, share photos, and stay in touch after the camp.
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We ask you to wear a helmet
In a group, not wearing a helmet puts extra liability on others in case the non-wearer gets a head injury — whether through one’s own fault or somebody else’s.
Thus, wearing a helmet is a matter of baseline respect for the others, even though you’re not going to crash.
Come on a road or gravel bike
The narrow handlebars let us ride closer to each other — two abreast and when overtaking. This leaves more space for maneuvers.
Moreover, road bars don’t tend to get caught on each other. And in case of a crash the rear-facing bar ends are less likely to cause injuries.
Please don’t ride any of these in the group:
• time-trial, triathlon bikes, or with clip-on bars,
• flat-bar or other bikes with wide handlebars,
• fixed-gear bikes without at least a front brake,
• bikes with malfunctions (e.g. a failed brake).
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