SPAIN - Secret Sierras (Road Cycling)
A delightful Spanish road cycling week ~ Cycle the Sierra Espuna circuit and climb ~ Timeless Spanish villages ~ Cycling in the training area of the pro's
7 nights hotels, 6 days MODERATE cycling, 100% road, luggage transfer only, 410 km/255 miles, max. altitude - 1595m/5233ft. All meals except lunches included.
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Excellent road cycling holiday off the beaten track in the "Secret Sierra's" of Spain. Close to the city of Murcia in the south-east of Spain, we cycle amongst the rugged limestone ranges of the Sierra Espuna and Sierra de los Filabres that are home to rare animal species and extensive forests of Mediterranean pine. This tranquil region is the ideal location for a road cycling holiday which will be guided by well known cyclist and traveller, Dr Alan Baker. Taking advantage of Alan's extensive knowledge of cycling in this area of Spain, we have put together an itinerary which basically consists of his favourite routes to cycle. Cycling on quiet roads, we will encounter challenging ascents and fast descents and also have the chance to cycle amongst an extraordinary cultural richness, which ranges from prehistoric cave paintings to traditional villages and dramatically-situated castles. Staying in friendly, family-run hotels, we'll enjoy great food, great hospitality, great scenery and above all a great cycling holiday in this quiet corner of Spain.
Ride Guide
ROAD ADVENTURE. Our aim when setting up this trip was to create an experience that would not only afford us some fantastic cycling, but also allow us to explore different mountain areas of Spain that are away from the usual tourist traps, with quieter roads. To achieve this we used the local knowledge of Dr Alan Baker, gained from his many years of cycling in this region. The resulting holiday is aimed at regular cyclists, who are looking for some moderate sunshine cycling and a traditional Spanish experience. It is not really a suitable trip for beginners. Some of the climbs are quite long and many of the descents are fast. Whilst we don’t have vehicle support on this trip, our main baggage will be transferred to our next overnight accommodation. Apart from the usual cycling kit that you would take on any day ride you will not be required to carry any luggage. This trip is suitable for regular cyclists looking for a taste of Spain 'off the beaten track'. With challenging ascents and fast descents on quiet Spanish roads, this is a roller coaster ride and a reasonable level of fitness is required. Whilst there is no vehicle support, a luggage transfer service is provided. Average 70 km/44 miles per day.
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