Andalucian Cycling Experience - Mountain Bike Biking Holidays, Andalucia, southern Spain
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Mountain Biking Holidays Andalucia, southern Spain
MTB holidays, tuition/training for riders of all abilities in southern Spain. Andalucia has a well deserved reputation for having some of the world's best single track trails, technical down hills, free riding and cross-country mountain biking, combine this with the wonderful weather, over 300 days of sunshine, and you have the perfect location for all year round biking. From our mountain biking base in Montecorto, the Serrania de Ronda, Serria de Nieves and Grazalema Natural Park are all on our doorstep offering you a wide and varied selection of routes from epic cross country trails, mile after mile of testing single track, tough climbs, fast flowing down hills as well as some more gentle rides.
The terrain is well suited to going off road, from blasting down hill and excellent free riding to varied and testing terrain, but more importantly, quality single-track that may leave you breathless and at times worn out, but, grinning from ear to ear at the end of the ride!
During the week, Ashley who is a MTB instructor, will show you a few simple techniques that will get you riding more confidently. The coaching that you will receive is built into your daily riding and for those riders who take advantage of this free training, most will leave their andalucian cycling experience riding drops offs and switchbacks, that at the beginning of the week you would have considered to difficult.
We incorporate skills practises into your standard days riding that develop braking technique, body positioning and balance on the bike. This often means that we will stop at sections of the trail that require a new level of skill for on-the-trail coaching. This informal training continues throughout your holiday, resulting in an improvement in your technical ability and, therefore, increasing your confidence.
When you combine the excellent riding and perfect climate that we have in Andalucia with the ease of flying to southern Spain you’ll discover that year round sunshine biking is only a few hours away.
Andalucian Cycling Experience MTB holidays are suitable for all levels of rider from novice to the very experienced mountain biker. Our unrivalled local knowledge means we can ensure your mountain biking holiday is tailor-made to your requirements.
We believe that we have created the perfect mountain bike biking holiday for enthusiastic riders of all abilities.
Nathan and Jim from London, said, ‘A holiday that any mountain biker should seriously consider. An endless variety of routes, coupled with an experienced, knowledgable guide means you can test yourself as much or as little as you wish. Great Scenery, Great Location a Great Holiday. We will be back’.
Abi and David from London, said, ‘We had a great week’s riding with interesting and varied routes that were appropriate to our ability level and to the weather. Ashley has thoroughly researched the best local singletrack and the best local tapas bars – a great combination’!
Julian from Leeds, said, ‘A fantastic MTB holiday. Set in a perfect location for XC and downhilling and in an idyllic Andalucian village, no ‘English Pub’ food here! Ash & Claire can tailor a great cycling break for you and its worth NOT going to the Sierra Nevada and trying here instead – you will be back!’
The Planes of Los Llanos
Another ride with everything to offer from open meadow, vehicle width dirt tracks, several river crossings and most importantly, some great single track. We ride through a beautiful cork tree forest before we make our first of many river crossings and onto the Planes of Los Llanos. Once across the Planes we take a fast flowing track which has several short steep rocky climbs. Pick your line, a low gear and get your legs pumping to the top!
The options on the length of this ride are endless.
Rating: Easy
Bandits Route
We follow the old 'Ruta del Bandoleros' through some spectacular countryside. A combination of single track, vehicle width dirt tracks, quiet country lanes and water crossings with two gut busting climbs but plenty of long open descents.
Rating: Easy/medium
Twin Peaks
An action packed ride with something for everyone, from vehicle width and single track riding to open meadows with the occasional river crossing. The climbs will leave you breathless, the descents grinning from ear to ear and the single tracks give you the adrenalin rush we all look for in a ride.
Rating: Medium
Travellers Route
A ride through undulating farmland on fast flowing vehicle width tracks with the occasional lung bursting, leg pumping climb for good measure. We pass the ancient roman ampi-theatre at Ronda le Vieja before returning to Montecorto via an exhilarating 5km descent.
Rating: Medium/Difficult
River Deep, Mountain High
This ride has everything from open meadow, single track, vehicle width dirt tracks, river crossings and some technical descents. There is a need to walk/carry the bike on a few occasions. The options on this ride are endless and for those looking for an easier return trip we can always catch the train home!
Rating: Medium/Difficult
Rio Genal
A rapid 10km descent to the bottom of the Genal valley where we cross the Genal river before an 11km leg and lung burner climb to the summit on a vehicle width track through a beautiful forest with breathtaking views of the valley below. Passing through Pujerra & Iqualeja before returning to Ronda via a 13km off road descent
Rating: Difficult
The Beast of El Bayor
Probably the most technical ride we have. The majority of this ride is single track with plenty of drop offs, raised obstacles, technical rocky descents/accents and a few tight twisting single track descents through woods. Guaranteed to leave you grinning from ear to ear and a touch tired!
This ride can be extended..should you have the energy!
Rating: Difficult
Beginners may get more from their mountain biking holiday by completing a bike handling skills course with UK Mountain Bike Instruction team. These skills may also be gained/refreshed whilst on your holiday as Ashley is a qualified MTB Instructor.
We always try to tailor rides to suit ability and fitness levels but at the same time want you the rider to experience the best trails you have ever ridden. This usually means a bit of effort in the climb although you can call upon the R.S.N van for help, should you need too.
Many of the trails have a remote feel and you are unlikely to see any other riders with things only getting busy whilst the local shepherd and his flock pass through.
