Cycling holiday in the Spanish sunny autumn of 2023
We are looking forward to cycle with you in the wide area of beautiful and sunny Ontinyent! Cycling on the most beautiful and quiet roads you’ve ever experienced. The sun on your body, the warm wind on your skin. The road winds, up and down… It’s like a dream.
Of course we didn’t just pick a place: Ontinyent is a true cycling Valhalla. The roads are quiet, the asphalt is very good. The city is bustling and the landscape is as beautiful as it is varied. Small villages, wide vistas, short climbs, long climbs: Ontinyent really offers something for everyone. And in addition, this week you will enjoy Spanish cuisine and the relaxed Spanish life. Watch out, you will become addicted to it.
This trip is suitable for everyone who likes cycling, men, women, couples, friends, girlfriends, everyone can participate. You don’t even need a lot of experience on a road bike to be able to enjoy with us. Your speed is not important. Because the landscape is so friendly and climbs never get really long and steep, this area is also very suitable for beginners. The first ride will be all about getting used to climbing and descending. If you are less experienced, we will always help you with extra exercises and instructions, because safety comes first. With more experienced cyclist we will go for the tougher climbs. We create tours for every experience level.
What awaits you?
• A whole week of cycling in sunny Spain
• Wonderful cycling temperature (autumn Ontinyent on average always above 20 degrees)
• Quiet roads with beautiful climbs and descents
• Every day a different route with new landscapes
• Professional guidance
• Transfer from and to Valencia or Alicante airport
• Stay in a B&B with breakfast included
• Lunch en route
• (Sports) nutrition while cycling
• Support car with food, drinks and spare material
• The possibility to have your (cycling) clothes washed
• Including Valencia Procycling shirt, water bottle, photo booklet for the beautiful memories
• Lecture about training
• And all that for only € 890, = > Book now
• Bicycle repair is possible for a fee
What will the program be like:
Sunday
• Arrival at the airport, pick-up service, check-in B&B, unpack bicycle.
• Getting to know each other and Valencia Procycling
• If possible in terms of time, first acquaintance with the area by bicycle
• Welcome dinner
Monday
• Departure by bike towards the Muro d’Alcoy. The beautiful interior of Spain seems to be there for us alone. You will sometimes almost wonder if we will meet other people.
• Coffee and lunch stop during the ride
• On request we reserve a restaurant for dinner
Tuesday
• Departure by bike to the interior of the province of Valencia
• Coffee and lunch stop during the ride.
• On request we reserve a restaurant for dinner
Wednesday
• Short round today after a few longer rides and your legs can recover a bit from the climbing of the past few days.
• Do you want to do a ride yourself or do you want to continue cycling yourself? No problem, we are happy to provide you with a gpx file.
• Lunch in Ontinyent
• Dinner with lecture about training
Thursday
• Leave by bike or car. Today we are going to make it a special day in the hills behind Concentaina.
• Coffee and lunch stop during the ride.
• On request we reserve a restaurant for dinner
Friday
• Final day and you can test yourself on the climb from Moixent for a real climbing time trial on the Port del Bosquet (645m). This is an 8.1 km climb with a variable gradient between 2 and 8 percent with an average of 3.9%. Anyone can ride this climb with reasonable ease. You always decide how fast you drive. Of course it is not an obligation.
• Coffee and lunch stop during the ride.
• On request we reserve a restaurant for dinner
Saturday
• Departure. Transfer to the airport. Or what has been agreed with us for a possible longer stay. No guided rides today.