We meet at 11 a.m. at the Mishmar Hamemek Trek store, check cases, questions, technical help (if needed) The guys at the store will go through everything that is needed. 

After that we will give a short briefing and we will set off, each at his own pace and for a distance of about 50 km on 500 climbs.

From experience, there is no way that someone will be alone, if they don't want to be.

We meet at the lodging point for the evening together and the next day everyone leaves when they want, at their own pace, for the rest of the route (about 50 km) and back to the trek shop and the vehicles. 

The route passes through small settlements for supplies, for those who need it

By the way, for those who were wondering, the whole event is free, Hanoch donates his time for free to promote the backpacking culture and the Trek Israel company wraps us up with all possible support, such as distributing free bags and flashlights (limited stock, so hurry up to reserve through the stores). linkto the phone numbers of the stores

Daily tip: Equipment: So what should you take? For those who don't have a dedicated front bag, it's easiest to take a sleeping bag and a yoga mat, spread the sleeping bag over the yoga and roll together as tight as possible, and then with wires tie around and with additional hooks to the bicycle handlebars. Don't wait until the last minute to try, and it's even recommended to go for a short test ride to make sure everything is connected properly, that the mattress doesn't touch the wheel and doesn't press on the cables

Daily tip: equipment - don't come with the whole house. Think that you are going on your usual ride twice as much. What you take for such a ride should be enough for you. Food can be bought in the settlements or taken on your own, water is available at several points along the way. What's more, take clothes for the night, a flashlight and a charger for your phone or other accessories. No need to take special repair equipment. the usual items: a pump, a set of allen keys, a spare inner tube (or worms, for those who have tubeless), chain oil and, just in case, an extra link for the chain,   a shoe mount with two screws, brake pads, a shoelace, some Duct tape wraps

We will release files about two weeks before and also explain about all available navigation options, cell phone, navigation device. We will make sure that everyone manages to watch the track. do not worry

The announcement about the 20 percent has already been distributed everywhere 😂, yes, Trek arranged for group members only, 20% discount on all backpacking equipment.https://www.ctc.co.il/customers-club/teams-registration/ 

In the name of the group, go all the way down and select p2p and after you have entered your details, you can both receive the discount in the branch and receive the discount on the website with the attached coupon code BPP2P2022

The whole idea is to try to go backpacking to see if the experience is suitable. If you've already gone on an experience like this, then of course, you'll be wild, but if it's the first time, you'll still have enough time to dig for equipment, bags and gadgets, for now you'll organize the minimum necessary to go out and enjoy the experience. Maximum front bag, which can also be taken for long daily rides

Backpacking is not a competition, but an experience, a trip, a kind of exciting journey at the end of which you don't have to get in the car and go home. We deliberately built a pleasant route, with lots of nature, stunning spots and corners to rest. Take advantage of them, enjoy the freedom, take pictures, stop for coffee, meet new friends or bring the regulars with you, so even if you saw a rider overtaking you, disconnect for a moment and remember that you came on a different kind of vacation

No need to run to buy a dedicated device. Today there are excellent applications that do the job and that is to show our location and where we are on the line which is the route. What's more, you need a device that knows how to hold the phone fixed on the handlebars or anywhere visible, connect a power bank to the phone and you're set. If you have an old device at home, use it because you usually don't need cellular communication.  
If you like the baking thing, you will already make sure to purchase a dedicated device

Although it is just like any normal ride, nevertheless, it is recommended to check that there is a Jeep, for those whose wheels are tubeless, to inflate the inner tube of the spare, that the server is fine, if there are noises, take care of it before leaving. The worst thing is to start turning the bike when there is equipment on it. In short, a week or two before, go to the store and ask them to go over them and check the wheels as well

1. The recommended app, in my opinion, is OsmAnd. Also available for devicesiPhoneand alsofor android

2. Download the application and install it and also download the gpx file of a random route from the routes on the website. The gpx file is the file with which you navigate, even if you use a cellphone and a dedicated device

3. After installing the application, click on it and when the application screen appears,   download the map of Israel

4. After downloading the map, go to the gpx file you downloaded and click on it. If you have additional navigation apps on your cell phone, choose the app we just downloaded

5. The track will open. Now make sure that the GPS component on the device is working. Click on the compass on the lower right and after it is colored blue, click on the navigation arrow that appears on the lower left

6. You should see some kind of information about the file, distance, height, etc. Click on the file name (the one with the gpx extension)

7. Make sure that you choose a bicycle in the options above and then click on the start button below and start navigating

1. The recommended app, in my opinion, is OsmAnd. Also available for devicesiPhoneand alsofor android

2. Download the application and install it and also download the gpx file of a random route from the routes on the website. The gpx file is the file with which you navigate, even if you use a cellphone and a dedicated device

3. After installing the application, click on it and when the application screen appears,   download the map of Israel

4. After downloading the map, go to the gpx file you downloaded and click on it. If you have additional navigation apps on your cell phone, choose the app we just downloaded

5. The track will open. Now make sure that the GPS component on the device is working. Click on the compass on the lower right and after it is colored blue, click on the navigation arrow that appears on the lower left

6. You should see some kind of information about the file, distance, height, etc. Click on the file name (the one with the gpx extension)

7. Make sure that you choose a bicycle in the options above and then click on the start button below and start navigating

1. The recommended app, in my opinion, is OsmAnd. Also available for devicesiPhoneand alsofor android

2. Download the application and install it and also download the gpx file of a random route from the routes on the website. The gpx file is the file with which you navigate, even if you use a cellphone and a dedicated device

3. After installing the application, click on it and when the application screen appears,   download the map of Israel

4. After downloading the map, go to the gpx file you downloaded and click on it. If you have additional navigation apps on your cell phone, choose the app we just downloaded

5. The track will open. Now make sure that the GPS component on the device is working. Click on the compass on the lower right and after it is colored blue, click on the navigation arrow that appears on the lower left

6. You should see some kind of information about the file, distance, height, etc. Click on the file name (the one with the gpx extension)

7. Make sure that you choose a bicycle in the options above and then click on the start button below and start navigating

1. The recommended app, in my opinion, is OsmAnd. Also available for devicesiPhoneand alsofor android

2. Download the application and install it and also download the gpx file of a random route from the routes on the website. The gpx file is the file with which you navigate, even if you use a cellphone and a dedicated device

3. After installing the application, click on it and when the application screen appears,   download the map of Israel

4. After downloading the map, go to the gpx file you downloaded and click on it. If you have additional navigation apps on your cell phone, choose the app we just downloaded

5. The track will open. Now make sure that the GPS component on the device is working. Click on the compass on the lower right and after it is colored blue, click on the navigation arrow that appears on the lower left

6. You should see some kind of information about the file, distance, height, etc. Click on the file name (the one with the gpx extension)

7. Make sure that you choose a bicycle in the options above and then click on the start button below and start navigating