Grade

Difficult

When

March 9- March 16

Accommodation

Albir Garden

Price

€ 675

Bike hire

€ 130  carbon bike

Airport Transfer

Included

Half Board

Included

From: €675

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Costa Blanca training camp 2019

Guided cycling Tour Costa Blanca training camp 2019. From March 9 until March 16

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Guided cycling Tour Costa Blanca training camp 2019 on road bike

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 for 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 cyclist. The area has many high mountains and undulating hills. The routes have been designed and are suitable routes for all kinds of cyclist. The sunny climate and all year round warm climate makes Costa Blanca one of the best cycling regions in the world! Flights to the Costa Blanca ( Alicante) are reasonable priced to Alicante.

The weather is much warmer in March than 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 and even mountainous rides, with some roads going to 1200m high.

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

  • 7 nights in Superb Albir Graden Resort based on half board
  • Guided trainingsrides in a friendly atmosphere let by an experience cycling guide \
  • The Costa Blanca is very popular among cycling enthusiast
  • Access to all the hotel’s facilities as detailed above
  • Daily group rides for all cycling abilities
  • A bike wash station & mechanical station
  • Secured bike storage
  • Your guides in 2019 will be Darrel and Tony.
Trip Overview
Day 1
Saturday Check in
Check in at Hotel Albir Garden. For those who want to have an airport pick up please contact us. This beautiful town will be your starting point for your upcoming tour. The tour leader will explain the coming activities and itinerary for this Costa Blanca Training camp.
Day 2
Sunday 108 km - altitude 1700m
The first ride of the week has a gentle flat start along the coast, through Calpe and Moraria towards Javea, before heading inland towards Gata de Gorgos. From here there’s a gradual ascent through Lliber and Parcent, before tackling the Col de Rates, and descending back to Albir. The route between Calpe and Javea will follow some of the roads from the 2017 Vuelta Time Trial, which saw Chris Froome victorious as he attempted to claw back Nairo Quintana’s overall lead.
Day 3
Monday 129 km - altitude 1520m
Today you again head towards Javea, but with some shorter climbs added into the route. From Javea, you continue along the coast to Denia, before heading inland to Pego, then returning to Albir via Orba, Jalon and Benissa.
Day 4
Tuesday 137 km - altitude 2830m
Today you  start cycling inland immediately, passing through Finestrat and Sella before tackling the Col de Tudons, topping out at 1,024m (3,359ft). A short descent into Alcoleja is followed by the Col du Confrides. After a long descent, you’ll tackle the Col de Rates in the opposite direction to earlier in the week, before returning to Albir via the coastal road. The Col de Tudons may be familiar from the role it played in the dramatic penultimate stage of the 2017 Vuelta, with the peloton climbing both sides of this 2nd category climb in quick succession.
Day 5
Wednesday 38 km - altitude 423m
Today is a recovery day, so you will go for a short ride along the coast, passing through Benidorm and heading towards VillaJoyosa.
Day 6
Thursday 135 km - altitude 2430m
Today starts with the long, gradual climb from sea level to the top of the Col de Confrides at 960m (3,150ft) via Callosa and Guadalest. From here, you’ll pass through Benasau, Gorga, Castell de Castells and Parcent, before your final climb of the Col de Rates. From here you’ll descend back down into Albir.
Day 7
Friday 81 km - altitude 1410m
Your final day in the saddle. You satrt peddaling towards Villajojoysa, along the Amadorio Dam towards Relleu. You will then pass through Finestrat before descending to the coast via Benidorm back to Albir Gardens.
Day 8
Deaprture Day
Departure day…..Time to say goodbye, a good flight back home or else a pleasant stay in Italy. Transfers on request.
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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Booking Information

Dates 09 -16 March 2019 
  • You need to pay in Pound Sterling
  • Bookings can only be submit online through the book now page you will be redirected to the bookings website of the touroperator.
  • All prices are based on double rooms

Extra Information

  • Please do not make travel plans until you receive your confirmation from the touroperator.
  • Please be advised that we make every effort to ensure that all the information given on this site is accurate. All statements and information has been researched and supplied by third parties.
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  • Half board (breakfast and evening meal) at 3* Albir Garden resort
  • Daily post-ride recovery buffet with drinks and snacks
  • Access to all the hotel’s facilities as detailed above
  • Airport transfers – at time of booking
  • Daily group rides for all cycling abilities
  • Knowledgeable guides with each group who know the routes
  • Your stay at Albir Garden resort includes access to all of the below facilities:
  • Recovering buffet after training every day
  • A bike wash station & mechanical station
  • Secured bike storage
  • Water to take with you on your rides
  • Access to the recovering area with: a. Ice bath b. Indoor pool c. Jacuzzi d. Turkish bath and Sauna e. Gym
  • Lunches & drinks
  • Bike rental € 125 carbon bike
  • Single room € 195
  • Travel insurance

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