Wandering Wheels — Local services in Revelstoke

My husband and I and a couple of friends took the Wandering Wheels Nepal Enduro Trip at the end of March/beginning of April 2022 and I can't say enough AMAZING things about every aspect of it. The main guide and owner, Matt Yaki, knew Nepal and the trails extremely well, and sorted out the logistics of an ever-changing environment like a pro! His attention to detail and pre-planning made our trip SO GREAT. He made sure we had a couple of calls before the trip to meet the group and ask questions, he spent a few weeks in Nepal prior to our arrival to ensure the trails we were planning on riding were in prime condition (although he had ridden pretty much all of them several times before), he made sure he collected which types of bike parts we have so that he had spare brake parts, tires, derailleurs, etc. He gave us detailed instructions on arriving to Nepal and was waiting for us at airport several hours before our arrival. ALSO, he knew all the great spots to eat, all the best coffee shops, best massage places and could navigate around the streets of Kathmandu like a wizard! He LOVES to ride and so do my husband and I - so we did a TON of riding. Probably 6-8 hours of shuttle-assisted riding a day for about 11 days over a 2-week period! There's no way we could ride that much if it wasn't for extremely detailed planning on Matt's part.

A huge instrumental piece of the guiding trio who came in clutch whenever needed was our guide Om! Om was phenomenal. Born and raised near Pokhara, and living in Kathmandu, he knew every little detail of the area and spoke great English. Not to mention his massive knowledge and experience of the Himalayas- areas like the Annapurna circuit and everywhere else. He is a fantastic runner and biker. Om's smile makes you feel like a million bucks and he makes you happy just by being around!! "Let's go party!!!!" (famous Om quote). I always felt safe riding every trail there because Om was right behind me. And when I was extremely tired and there was a steep hike-a-bike section, Om would throw my bike over his shoulders and literally sprint to the top of the mountain. He worked closely with the shuttle drivers and guided them flawlessly. I would love to go back to Nepal if only to visit Om!!

Our 3rd guide Connor was an absolute blast to have around! Dance parties and jokes and fun was had, so much fun! It was young Connor's first trip to Nepal and he handled everything so well and you could tell he thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Connor, Matt and Om always loaded and unloaded all of our stuff, even our bikes after every shuttle which was pretty amazing. They can do all the mechanical stuff needed on bikes and Connor, like Om, will also run your bike up the hill if you want him to :) Connor took some amazing GoPro footage and tons of great photos and also made some great little video edits of our trip.

I know I went on about the guides but they seriously made this trip awesome, and they even said they would be my friends after the trip haha. You can go to Nepal by yourself to ride bikes, but I wouldn't recommend it. The money you will spend on this trip will be soooo worth it. There's no way we could have done and seen everything we did without this trio. And the fact that you don't have to worry about booking lodging, booking trucks, finding cool places to eat, mechanical bike help, physical help, and finding drugs when you have bad tummy (yeah my guide even did that for me) goes a looong way. Not to mention, all the cool Nepali mt bike locals we met and the great hangouts at the local bike shop in Kathmandu. I'm getting teary eyed just thinking about how great it was. Seriously do it, you...

The scenery was amazing however the logistics of the trip need some work. The hotels/rooming houses are very rough, $14/night, most often with limited electricity, limited wifi and limited water. The rooms are cold so make sure you bring a warm sleeping bag. Often this type of room is the only choice so you need to accept this. However when there is a choice the cheaper one is chosen often in error. The trip is best geared to someone on a backpackers budget (which we are not). We have done numerous cycling/skiing trips and the accommodation/meals of this trip wore on me compared to other trips. After a long day, you just need some comfort to allow you to perform the next day.

Felt that some more guiding advice needed to be provided. Guides need to assess the group and read the fitness and mood of the group. Look at the weather perhaps have the ability to change the plan for more enjoyment. Would have loved to ride some more single track with a jeep shuttle instead of riding more road with a tone of cars. Options just need to be provided.

Travel is hard within the circuit given how poor...

I thoroughly enjoyed my Wandering Wheels trip to Peru! I participated in the December 2nd - December 13th trip to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience—until you realize a day in that you have to come back.

Matt and his amazing team take care of everything; all you have to do is show up with a good attitude and a hunger for adventure. The riding is challenging, the weather conditions can be unpredictable, and the overall adventure is epic and indescribable.

I was definitely tested on this trip, and the trails were difficult for me at times. I regretted not bringing a chest protector and a better rain jacket (or even a spare one), as we got soaked a few days due to the weather.

This trip is far more than just a mountain biking experience—it’s a deeply immersive journey into Peru. The guides are incredible—not only as mountain biking experts but also as gateways into the local culture. They are kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable.

Also, make sure to visit Machu Picchu and, most importantly, bring a good attitude. You...