Our ‘cycle training week’ has been designed for club or the more serious cyclist riding road race bikes. It is fixed base with bed and breakfast accommodation staying in the very traditional ‘La Seguiriya’ hotel on the edge of the gorge of Alhama de Granada, Andalucia.

There are four rides getting progressively harder. They include areas for timed sprints, improving downhill speed and climbing.

Great preparation for the coming race or triathlon season.

Ride 1.  ‘Granadino Loop’ which takes you from the town out through the ‘Sierra Tejeda’ natural park South East, towards Granada city, looping back through ‘Ventas de Huelma’ via the lake at Bermejales to Alhama de Granada. The route is 107km distance but is the easiest of the four giving a steady start the the week.

Ride 2. ‘Santa Fe’ is exactly 100km distance. Climbing East out from Alhama, through the village of ‘Cacin’ over the hills to Santa Fe, a walled old town which a makes a great lunch stop. The ride back through the villages of ‘Chimeneas’, ‘Castillo de Tajarja’ and ‘El Turro’ before returning to Alhama.

Ride 3. ‘Loja’ Continuing the theme of the rides getting progressively harder, this route takes you from Alhama, North to ‘Montefrio’ and ‘San Jose’ over the mountains to Loja. Climbing back through ‘Salar’ to Alhama. 115km

Ride 4. ‘Sea View’ at 97.5km it is the last and hardest of the four rides taking you South West from Alhama through the vegetable growing area of Ventas de Zafarraya, through the mountain pass in the province of Malaga, descending to Puente Don Manuel at 300mts before the long hard climb through Periana to Alfarnate at 1100mts with amazing views of lake Viñuela and the Med before returning via a stunning mountain road through Zafarraya back to Alhama.

All four rides are on good tarmac roads with fabulous scenery. The base at Alhama de Granada will allow the riders to relax between rides in a historic and traditional Moorish town that has great bars and restaurants, an amazing gorge and many historic buildings.

Adittional routes can be written especially for your groups specific needs.

Training can be fully supported if required.

375,00 euros per person based on two people sharing a twin room.

‘Ronda and the Lakes’ 650,00 euros

This seven night cycle tour starts and finishes in the historic city of Antequera deep in the Andalucian province of  Malaga. With stunning rides to ‘El Conde del Guadhalorce’, Ronda and ‘Caserabonela’ in the Parque Natural of the Sierra de las Nieves.

Day 1.

Arrive in Andalucia where you can check in to your accommodation at ‘Hotel Castillo’ in the centre of the historic town of Antequera.

Day 2. Antequera to El Conde 33kms

A shorter first day ride to the stunning ‘El Conde’ de Guadhalorce. A quiet well maintained country road leads out high above Antequera, passing ‘Lobo Park’ the wolf sanctuary through amazing rolling countryside and limestone rock formations to the lake of Guadhalorce. Following the lakeside travel to the picturesque El Conde which is sat on the edge of a large dam and fantastic lake, where you will find ‘Hotel La Posada Del Conde’.

Day 3. El Conde to Ronda 59kms

Leaving El Conde following the lakeside in the direction of Ardales heading for Ronda, passing the beautiful town of Cuevas del Becerro whilst passing through true Spanish countryside to Ronda. Your hotel in Ronda is ‘Hermanos Macias’ which is directly accross from the ancient bull ring of Ronda.

Day 4 – Ronda

Time to relax and enjoy this ancient and special city. With it’s huge gorge and breathtaking architecture.

Day 5 Ronda to Casabonela 52kms

A great ride from Ronda to the white village of Casabonela via El Burgo and the Parque Natural of Las Sierras de las Nieves. Great roads and great views. Accommodation in the Spanish ‘Casa Rural’ El Caseron de Bonela

Day 6 Casabonela to Antequera 54.3kms

Returning to Antequera  via Pizarra and Alora with it’s castle dominating the landscape, before climbing past the world famous rocks of El Chorro, one of the world’s best climbing areas.

Day 7 Antequera Rest day

Time to see Antequera, it’s castle, bull ring and many famous areas  such as El Torcal with it’s very rare limestone rock formations and nature reserve.

Day 8 Departure

‘Alhama & La Alhambra’ 595,00 euros

Alhama de Granada is an ancient Moorish settlement situated half way between Granada and Malaga in the Poniente Granadino region of Granada. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and lakes, and built on the edge of a huge gorge, Alhama has many traditional bars and restaurants and is the perfect base for your cycling holiday.

Day 1 : Arrive at either Granada or Malaga airport, where you will be picked up and transported to the historic town of Alhama de Granada. Your accommodation here is ‘La Seguiriya’, a traditional Spanish hostal with original wine cellars (bodegas). It is beautifully maintained and professionally run, whilst still having that feel of a friendly family run hostal. *Storage for bikes here*

Day 2 : ‘Lakeland loop’

Our first ride takes us on a circuit of ‘Pantano de Los Bermejales’, a man made reservoir surrounded by five old villages. The route is 45km long, undulating with steady climbs and descents. The road surface is extremely good tar macadam and has stunning scenery.  B&B La Seguiriya.

Day 3 : Monte Frio & Washington Irving.’

Leaving Alhama town centre travelling towards Santa Cruz del Comercio.. A steady climbs takes us above Alhama on a well-surfaced road with great views of the Sierra Tejeda Mountains. Then a long steady descent to the village of Santa Cruz. Through the village heading towards the neighbouring villages of Valenzuela and Buena Vista on the way to Moraleda de Zafayona. This is part of the original Washington Irving trail. Bars and cafes here for refreshments.  Continuing towards Monte Frio via Tocon and Bracan, culminating with a climb which peaks 2km before Monte Frio.  A 50km ride in total with two climbs and long rolling descents. Accommodation here in the hotel La Enrea.  Monte Frio is the stunning last frontier of the Moorish Empire.

Day 4 : Monte Frio to Granada.

Climbing out of the town following the signs for Illora. A short, steep climb (2km) followed by amazing rolling descent through Puerto Lope and Pinos Puente to Granada. A 48km ride mostly downhill on good road surfaces.  Staying in the heart of this ancient city close to all the monuments and shops

Day 5 : Granada & La Alhambra.

A day to relax and see the sights of Granada and the not to be missed ‘La Alhambra’ the city and palaces of the great Moorish kings. Enjoy the city and take the opportunity to eat in one of it’s many traditional restaurants. B&B at Don Gonzalo.

Day 6 : Granada to Alhama.

Leaving the Granada area, we travel back to Alhama via Huerta del Sello, Cullar Vega, Las Gabias, La Malaha, Ventas de Huelma, Agron and finally Pantano de Los Bermejales on the way back to Alhama de Granada. Lots of towns on the way for stops, stunning views of three mountain ranges and Lake Bermejales from the highest point of the week at 1130m. A 49km ride on good surfaces. B&B at La Seguiriya.

Day 7 : La Alcaiceria & Parque Natural or Not!

A circular route from Alhama, passing through Ventas de Zafarraya via the Parque Natural back to Alhama. The route has many features such as; mountain views, a private bull ring and a final ride through the Parque Natural de Alhama finishing at the end of the gorge. A good tarmac surface to start, finishing on good country tracks. Bars in Ventas, and a hotel at the entrance to the Natural Park for refreshments and stops.  A 36km ride on good road surfaces. Or have your last day relaxing in thermal waters of Alhama at the Balneario. B&B at La Seguiriya.

Day 8 : Travel home via chosen airport.

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