On this page you find Lifesparkz's guidelines to booking, payment, cancellation, risks, responsibilities and insurance issues when you consider to book a guided tour. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Booking of tours / guides:
- by e-mail to hi@lifesparkz.com
- phone call/ WhatsApp to +33 (0)6 40 52 94 39
As we design tours to suit your personal wishes, it is always best to contact us to confirm the availability, time, route, level and starting point for your tour well ahead of time.
In general we need minimum 2 working days in advance to organise a tour.
Payment
We prefer that you pay for the tour via online payment by Lifesparkz Bike Tours’ online shop, by invoice or bank wire. Payments are accepted in cash when we meet at the tour after specific agreement. All prices and payments are in Euro.
Bank details: Tina Baltzer Pro, Credit-Co-operative, IBAN FR76 4255 9100 0008 0113 3386 821, BIC: CCOPFRPPXXX
The tour price includes
A tour guided by an experienced bike guide, which will follow a pre-designed route to locations in the Nice area as described in the tour descriptions.
The tour price excludes
Bike, helmet and other bike equipment (for road-bikes: we recommend that you bring a spare tube and pump) The guide will bring a multitool and tire levers.
Water/energydrinks/bars that the participant needs during the tour
Food/beverages that the participant may whish to buy at stops during the tour
Transportation back to Nice if the participant wants to stop before the tour ends. Some bike rental shops provide a transportation service, if you have mechanical problems during the time that you rent their bike. Otherwise we advice you to pre-arrange with next-of-kin, who can pick you up by car, and always bring a telephone and cash/credit cards in case we will need to call for a taxi-service to bring you back with your bike.
Cancellation and refunds
Participant’s cancellation
Up until 14 days before the tour date – 100 percent refund
Up until 4 days before the tour date – 50 percent refund
3 days before the tour date and less – no refund
Lifesparkz Bike Tours’ cancellation:
Lifesparkz Bike Tours may have to cancel a tour due to weather conditions. If we cancel a tour because of weather conditions, we will offer you to do the tour on another date. In case it is not possible for you to go on another day, we give you a full refund. Designed tours will get a full refund except for the part of the price, which covers a design fee. The amount of this fee depends on the individual tour package.
Force majeure: In the rare case of severe weather conditions such as hurricane, flooding, earthquake (natural disasters), or war, terrorist acts or other severe situations, where there is a security allert, Lifesparkz Bike Tours unfortunately cannot give a refund when cancelling a prepaid tour. we offer to rebook the date of a tour for no further cost.
Participant’s agreement of waiver and release with Lifesparkz Bike Tours
I acknowledge that I have the sole responsibility for my personal possessions and cycling equipment during the tour. I have the responsibility to provide a bike and a helmet which are fully functioning. I am also responsible of checking the equipment before the tour starts. I acknowledge that if a Lifesparkz Bike Tours’ guide performs any repairs or work on my bike or other equipment, Lifesparkz Bike Tours does not warrant that work nor offer any guarantee of any kind in respect of that work.
I agree to comply with all road rules and regulations, and all lawfull instructions and directions of Lifesparkz Bike Tours, its directors, contractors and volunteers (the Organiser) during the tour. If I fail to comply with the road rules and regulations, and instructions and/or directions of the Organiser, I will not be permitted to participate or continue to participate in the tour.
I realize that going on a cycling tour with Lifesparkz Bike Tours requires physical exertion and I represent that I am in sound medical condition capable of participating in the bicycle ride without risk to others or myself. I have no physical or medical impediments that would endanger others or myself.
I agree that I will use good judgment, be self-reliant and stop to request assistance from the tour guide if I am unsure of my ability to complete any segment of the tour safely.
I am solely responsible for the manner in which I ride the bike. I acknowledge that I will NOT use my telephone at any point while I am moving by bike during the tour due to the disruption it may cause to my concentration and the enjoyment of other participants. I understand that the use of phones and cameras is strictly limited to tour stops only.
I acknowledge that cycling can be an inherently dangerous activity. I recognise that there are risks and hazards specifically associated with this activity. This includes the possibility of injury or death and loss and damage both to myself and my possessions. I therefore release the Organiser of any liability resulting from injury, death, loss or damage during the tour.
Acknowledge that if I suffer any injury or illness during the tour, I agree that the Organiser may provide evacuation, first aid and/or medical treatment at my expense. My acceptance of these terms and conditions constitutes my consent to such evacuation, first aid and/or medical treatment.
I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind-allerting substance (such as narcotics or some kinds of medicines) before or during any cycling activity. I accept full responsibility for injury, loss or damage arising from consumption of alcohol or any mind-altering substance.
I grant permission to the Organiser to take (or cause others to take) photographs and videos of me during the tour, and to use the same for any purpose including but not limited to promoting, advertising and marketing. I acknowledge and agree that any such photographs and videos shall be the sole property of the Organiser and its assigns.
For myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next-of-kin, successors and assigns, I hereby:
(1) waive and release all claims I may have against the Organiser or any one or more of their executors, administrators, heirs, next-of-kin, successors and assigns including any or all claims for injury, loss or damages cuased by negligence of any of the above arising out of my participation in the tour.
(2) This includes any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of such claims whether valid or nor; and indemnify and hold harmless the releases and each of them against any such claim that I or any one or more of my executors, administrators, heirs, next-of-kin, successors and assigns may have or assert and against any costs including legal fees with respect thereof
(3) acknowledge that if I were to assert a claim such claim would be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the laws of France.
Booking of tours / guides:
- by e-mail to hi@lifesparkz.com
- phone call/ WhatsApp to +33 (0)6 40 52 94 39
As we design tours to suit your personal wishes, it is always best to contact us to confirm the availability, time, route, level and starting point for your tour well ahead of time.
In general we need minimum 2 working days in advance to organise a tour.
Payment
We prefer that you pay for the tour via online payment by Lifesparkz Bike Tours’ online shop, by invoice or bank wire. Payments are accepted in cash when we meet at the tour after specific agreement. All prices and payments are in Euro.
Bank details: Tina Baltzer Pro, Credit-Co-operative, IBAN FR76 4255 9100 0008 0113 3386 821, BIC: CCOPFRPPXXX
The tour price includes
A tour guided by an experienced bike guide, which will follow a pre-designed route to locations in the Nice area as described in the tour descriptions.
The tour price excludes
Bike, helmet and other bike equipment (for road-bikes: we recommend that you bring a spare tube and pump) The guide will bring a multitool and tire levers.
Water/energydrinks/bars that the participant needs during the tour
Food/beverages that the participant may whish to buy at stops during the tour
Transportation back to Nice if the participant wants to stop before the tour ends. Some bike rental shops provide a transportation service, if you have mechanical problems during the time that you rent their bike. Otherwise we advice you to pre-arrange with next-of-kin, who can pick you up by car, and always bring a telephone and cash/credit cards in case we will need to call for a taxi-service to bring you back with your bike.
Cancellation and refunds
Participant’s cancellation
Up until 14 days before the tour date – 100 percent refund
Up until 4 days before the tour date – 50 percent refund
3 days before the tour date and less – no refund
Lifesparkz Bike Tours’ cancellation:
Lifesparkz Bike Tours may have to cancel a tour due to weather conditions. If we cancel a tour because of weather conditions, we will offer you to do the tour on another date. In case it is not possible for you to go on another day, we give you a full refund. Designed tours will get a full refund except for the part of the price, which covers a design fee. The amount of this fee depends on the individual tour package.
Force majeure: In the rare case of severe weather conditions such as hurricane, flooding, earthquake (natural disasters), or war, terrorist acts or other severe situations, where there is a security allert, Lifesparkz Bike Tours unfortunately cannot give a refund when cancelling a prepaid tour. we offer to rebook the date of a tour for no further cost.
Participant’s agreement of waiver and release with Lifesparkz Bike Tours
I acknowledge that I have the sole responsibility for my personal possessions and cycling equipment during the tour. I have the responsibility to provide a bike and a helmet which are fully functioning. I am also responsible of checking the equipment before the tour starts. I acknowledge that if a Lifesparkz Bike Tours’ guide performs any repairs or work on my bike or other equipment, Lifesparkz Bike Tours does not warrant that work nor offer any guarantee of any kind in respect of that work.
I agree to comply with all road rules and regulations, and all lawfull instructions and directions of Lifesparkz Bike Tours, its directors, contractors and volunteers (the Organiser) during the tour. If I fail to comply with the road rules and regulations, and instructions and/or directions of the Organiser, I will not be permitted to participate or continue to participate in the tour.
I realize that going on a cycling tour with Lifesparkz Bike Tours requires physical exertion and I represent that I am in sound medical condition capable of participating in the bicycle ride without risk to others or myself. I have no physical or medical impediments that would endanger others or myself.
I agree that I will use good judgment, be self-reliant and stop to request assistance from the tour guide if I am unsure of my ability to complete any segment of the tour safely.
I am solely responsible for the manner in which I ride the bike. I acknowledge that I will NOT use my telephone at any point while I am moving by bike during the tour due to the disruption it may cause to my concentration and the enjoyment of other participants. I understand that the use of phones and cameras is strictly limited to tour stops only.
I acknowledge that cycling can be an inherently dangerous activity. I recognise that there are risks and hazards specifically associated with this activity. This includes the possibility of injury or death and loss and damage both to myself and my possessions. I therefore release the Organiser of any liability resulting from injury, death, loss or damage during the tour.
Acknowledge that if I suffer any injury or illness during the tour, I agree that the Organiser may provide evacuation, first aid and/or medical treatment at my expense. My acceptance of these terms and conditions constitutes my consent to such evacuation, first aid and/or medical treatment.
I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind-allerting substance (such as narcotics or some kinds of medicines) before or during any cycling activity. I accept full responsibility for injury, loss or damage arising from consumption of alcohol or any mind-altering substance.
I grant permission to the Organiser to take (or cause others to take) photographs and videos of me during the tour, and to use the same for any purpose including but not limited to promoting, advertising and marketing. I acknowledge and agree that any such photographs and videos shall be the sole property of the Organiser and its assigns.
For myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next-of-kin, successors and assigns, I hereby:
(1) waive and release all claims I may have against the Organiser or any one or more of their executors, administrators, heirs, next-of-kin, successors and assigns including any or all claims for injury, loss or damages cuased by negligence of any of the above arising out of my participation in the tour.
(2) This includes any costs including legal fees that may be incurred as a result of such claims whether valid or nor; and indemnify and hold harmless the releases and each of them against any such claim that I or any one or more of my executors, administrators, heirs, next-of-kin, successors and assigns may have or assert and against any costs including legal fees with respect thereof
(3) acknowledge that if I were to assert a claim such claim would be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the laws of France.