BIKE SAFETY:

• If you are bringing your own bike, please make sure the bike is in good condition and most importantly the brakes are strong and in good working order. Check your brake pad. Oil it if necessary.

• If you are hiring a bike, make sure the bike is in good working order particularly the brakes, ensure and test it before leaving the hire shop. Make sure that the cost and the length of the hire period are clear.

• Wear good cycling shoes if you can afford it, ideally the ones with good grip.

• Check for the right PSI and pump it the night before. Do some trial cycling to get the right pressure.

• Wear a helmet (highly recommended, in other word "is a must if you can afford it).

• Wear padded cycling short or other type of cycling trousers to add comfort to your journey

• If yo have cycling gloves, bring them with you, you will appreciate them later.

• Bring a hydration Pack with you, you will  need to drink plenty of water during the tour. If you don't have a special hydration pack, bring a comfortable rucksack with you and place a few bottle of water inside.  This will be also be useful for putting your pack lunch and other things in, such as repairing tools, camera, etc.

• Remember, this is a fun cycling, there is no finish line to be reached. It is about meeting new friends, sharing new experiences, and enjoy Samosir and Lake Toba in your own pace.