Grade

Difficult

When

11 -18 March

4**** hotel

Albir Playa Hotel & Spa

Price

From € 825

Carbon bike

(On request)

Airport Transfer

€ 75

Half Board

Included

Spain - Calpe

Costa Blanca

From: 825

Description

Costa Blanca training camp

The hotel where you will be for the next 8 days is next to the center of Albir and is an 11-minute walk from the beach, this upscale hotel is 2 km from the mountains of Serra Gelada Natural Park and 7 km from Benidorm train station. From the hotel, you can ride on top-quality well-maintained roads.

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Guided cycling Tour Costa Blanca training camp

Cycle the backyards of Costa Blanca and get an unforgettable road cycling experience. Jump on your race bike and cycle daily guided rides, well-structured daily group rides catering to all abilities. The Costa Blanca region around Albir, Benidorm, Altea, and Calpe has a lot to offer. This beautiful part of Spain is a paradise for all keen cyclists. The area has many high mountains and undulating hills. The routes have been designed and are suitable routes for all kinds of cyclists. The sunny climate and all-year-round warm climate make Costa Blanca one of the best cycling regions in the world! Flights to the Costa Blanca (Alicante) are reasonably priced to Alicante.

The weather is much warmer in March than in other European destinations, this is the reason why many of the top professional teams use the area for their pre-season training. The roads are of good quality and there is a choice of either coastal, hilly or even mountainous rides, with some roads going 1200m high.

Jump on your bike and cycle the Costa Blanca training camp ride

  • 7 nights in Albir Playa Hotel & Spa
  • Guided training rides in a friendly atmosphere led by an experienced cycling guide
  • The Costa Blanca is very popular among cycling enthusiast
  • Access to all the hotel’s facilities
  • Half-Board accommodation (bed, breakfast, and evening meal)
  • Daily post-ride recovery buffet with drinks and snacks
  • Daily group rides catering to all abilities
  • Knowledgeable guides with each group who know the routes
Day 1
Saturday Check in
Arrival day – airport transfers will be available from Alicante airport to the hotel at set times. Please choose a departure time of either 11:00 or 15:00 from the arrivals hall. We cannot accommodate flights arriving after 14:00. Alternatively make your own way to the Albir Playa Hotel & Spa, please let our representatives know when you have arrived.
Day 2
Sunday - 101.5km, 1580m+
After a gentle start and lunch at the Velosol Cycling Café, we take on the Coll de Rates, topping out at 632m Introduction with ex-pro tour rider including information on the training that the next week will entail - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31950959
Day 3
Monday - 110km, 1460m+
Some shorter, sharper climbs today – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31950958
Day 4
Tuesday - 137km, 2600m+
The “Queen Stage” includes our highest point of the week, Port de Tudons, at 1025m, followed by the Port de Confrides at 968m. Evening briefing with ex-pro to discuss how to train for the season ahead - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31950963             
Day 5
Wednesday - 42km, 590m+
Today is your midweek recovery ride - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31950964
Day 6
Thursday - 118km, 1950m+
Today you will tackle the Port de Confrides this time from the East. Evening briefing with ex-pro to discuss nutrition - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31950962
Day 7
Friday - 90.5km, 1580m+
Your final ride of the week goes up the Southern side of the Coll de Rates, with less constant gradients than the Northern side - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31950957
Day 8
Deaprture Day
Departure day - airport transfers will be available to Alicante airport from the hotel at set times. Please choose a departure time of either 06:00 for flights after 10:00 or 09:00 for flights after 13:00 from the hotel. You cannot accommodate flights departing before 10:00.

Airport

  • Alicante airport also called El Altet, is the main airport for the regions Alicante and Murcia in Spain. From Alicante, there are many flights to/from Europe.

Trains

  • Every hour trains leave from Alicante airport to Albir. From the train station, it’s just a short walk to Albir. Also from Murcia, there leave every hour trains to Albir.



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7 nights in Albir Playa Hotel & Spa
  • The Hotel is situated next to the center of Albir and is an 11-minute walk from the beach, this upscale hotel is 2km from the mountains of Serra Gelada Natural Park and 7km from Benidorm train station.
  • Half Board (breakfast and buffet evening meal)
  • Access to all the hotel’s facilities (some services are payable extras)
  • Pre-planned daily group rides for all cycling abilities
  • Ex-Pro Rider on site helping with guided rides and any questions you may have
  • A mechanical station
  • Secure bike storage
  • Lunches & drinks
  • Airport transfers
  • Bike rental
  • Single room + €240
  • Travel Insurance

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