Frequently Asked Questions
Why combine bike touring and CME?
We believe in the importance of outdoor exercise to our health. Our goal is to combine that aspect of staying active while obtaining our required CME credits.
Who should attend a Cycling CME Conference?
Our conferences will interest all physicians and other medical providers interested in exercise and nutrition, chronic disease, and common complaints/injuries in the active patient. These CME conferences will include topics in Primary Care, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, General Medicine, and many other areas of specialty medical care.
Should I buy trip insurance?
Yes. Since our Cycling CME conferences are non-refundable, we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance. However, unexpected life issues arise, making changing plans necessary; therefore, travel insurance is in your best interest.
Why Cycling CME Conferences are non-refundable
Due to the unique nature and small group setting of our conferences, along with our contractual obligations, there will be no refunds. Therefore, we strongly suggest you obtain travel insurance, which is available from various sources. Please do not ask for an exception. Thank you for understanding.
What is the group size of the CME conferences?
We tailor our conferences to be small, with an average of 10-12 participants, to foster a better informal, enjoyable, interactive, "hands-on" learning environment. We also want to maintain a smaller-sized bike tour.
Where are the Cycling CME Conference locations?
Grand Junction, Colorado (Mountain Bike)
Cortona, Italy (Road Bike)
The Canary Islands, Spain (Road Bike)
Is the conference cheaper if I bring my bike?
No. The cost of bike shipping or bike rental is at the expense of the conference participant; therefore, it does not change the overall cost of the conference. Know that road bike rentals may be limited, but if you choose to look into it, we will contact local bike shops. We suggest you bring your bike, as you will be more comfortable in your saddle. Adventure Cycling Association has excellent information on transporting your bike. This includes information on a company called Bike Flights and flying with your bike as luggage. If you join our mountain bike conference in western Colorado, we have excellent mountain bike rentals - perhaps try out a new bike! We offer bike rentals, through Fabio Tours, for our Italy and Canary Islands Conferences, though you may choose to bring your own.
Will we all need to ride the same distance and pace?
Not at all. While we will all head in the same direction, each rider can find others with similar interests and energy. In addition, there will be opportunities for those who want to shorten the route or avoid certain hills and descents– the support vehicle will always be available for our road bike tour, and opportunities to shorten our trail rides will be available for the mountain bike tour.
What about leaders and support vehicles?
Each tour has support staff, including three or more ride leaders. The support vehicle (SAG wagon) will contain bike maintenance equipment for basic roadside or trailhead assistance—extra water to re-fill your water bottles, camelbacks, and energy bars. The SAG will also carry anything you want to bring but can't keep on your bike, along with any purchases you might make at our stops.
What about inclement weather?
We can’t control the weather, but we will do our best to ride during the best time of the day, making adjustments when possible. Opportunities for fun and cultural experiences will be provided if the weather dampens our day.
How do I get from the airport to the conference site?
To attend our Italy and Canary Islands conferences, we will shuttle you from our shuttle pickup spot to our villa.
If you attend our Colorado conference, you need to taxi or Uber to our conference site location.
Should I bring cash?
If traveling to our conference in Italy or Spain, you may want to consider having Euros on hand upon arrival.