Next Race: 09/10/2024
Granada
Discover the wonders of the Sierra Nevada and the Badlands
Dates: 9th -14th October
5 days of some of the most memorable gravel riding you'll probably ever do in the mountains surrounding Granada, staying in a traditional cave house in Granada’s El Albaicin area, overlooking the Alhambra Palace, can't get much better!
There will be guided day rides through the local Sierra Nevada mountains and a longer overnight adventure to explore the Goraft Desert, better known as the Badlands.
We’ll be based in Granada’s El Albaicin district, a warren of tiny cobbled streets that is the heart of the Flamanco life. We will be staying in one of a series of cave houses originally carved out by the Gitano Roma in the 15th century. These cave houses are not miserable holes in the ground, they are underground palaces, a chic collection of interconnecting rooms each stylishly appointed with all the mod cons you don’t expect in a cave, ensuite bathrooms, comfortable beds and of course, they are naturally gloriously cool. However, the view across the valley to the Alhambra Palace is the killer!
Bike transfer from London to Granada and back is included in the cost, you'll be able to leave your bike and luggage in South London a few days beforehand and we'll drive them to Granada (and back) so there is no need to dismantle your bike and lug it through airports, hop on the plane with a cabin bag - luxury!
Day 1 - Transfer from Malaga Airport/Railway Station to Granada
Day 2 - Aclimatising ride 40/50 km Day ride into the mountains following a disused railway path to a local taverna for lunch
Day 3 - 80/90 km Gravel route exploring the Olive and almond groves to the west of Granada. Barbeque dinner on the terrace overlooking the Alhambra followed by a private Flamenco tableau
Days 4 - A tough 70/75km across the mountains heading north to the Gorfe Desert
Day 5 - 80 km ride through the mind-blowingly beautiful canyons of Gorafe Desert, tonight we'll free camp under the stars in the of middle of the desert.
Day 6 - 80 km ride back to Granada on a mix of gravel and tarmac roads.
Day 7 - Transfer from Granada to Malaga Airport/Railway Station
The total cost of the tour based on a shared twin room is £1550 per person. £ 200 non-refundable deposit is payable on booking your place, the balance of £1350 to be paid 8 weeks before the tour starts.
A single room/cave option is available for a supplement charge of £240, note the single cave option must be booked when you pay the deposit to secure your place
The package includes:
With daily distances of 70+ km, this is a ride for cyclists with a degree of fitness and some off-road riding ability - if in doubt, email Charlie for advice.
You will need a decent gravel/CX or mountain bike.
We can arrange for you to hire a suitable gravel bike from Cyclefit for this trip
09/10/2024, 00:00 - 16/10/2024, 00:00
Flamenco Gravel (Full payment £ 1550)
--09/10/2024, 00:00 - 16/10/2024, 00:00
Flamenco Gravel 9th -16th October (Deposit £200)
£200.00A non-returnable holding deposit of £200 - balance (£1350) due 8 weeks before departure
You'll be emailed a reminder a couple weeks before the balance is due
If you require a single room please reserve this NOW, I can't guarantee availability if booked later. (the option will appear on the next window)
Drop your bike and luggage off with us in London a few days before catching a flight or train to Malaga where we will pick you up, transfer you to Granada to reunite you with your bike and bags.