Not your average cycling holiday

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Our cycling holiday in southern Spain

Is it a training camp or is it a cycling holiday? Given the topography of the landscape, it’s maybe a bit too hard to be a cycling holiday, but our attitude to cycling is a little relaxed to be a super serious training camp.

I think we’re somewhere in between a cycling training camp and a cycling holiday. We ride because we enjoy riding our bikes. Come and join us and we’ll show you why we ride, where we ride.

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The Perfect location for a cycling vacation

We’re based between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Costa Tropical, which is blessed with 320 sunny days a year making it a perfect location for your Cycling Holiday or Cycling Training Camp. The Costa Tropical takes its name from the sub-tropical climate which enables the cultivation of exotic crops such as mangoes, bananas and citrus. With warm winters and long hot summers, the average year round temperature is 20c.

The Costa Tropical is the perfect place to start of your winter training regime and get those important early season base miles in. We´re situated in the famous Alpujarras region on the warmer southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, with easy access to the warm coastal routes of the Costa Tropical. The area boasts lots of traffic free, quiet, country roads, making it perfect for a Cycling Holiday or Cycling Training Camp.

The Itinerary - How a typical week at Cycle Sierra Nevada looks like

  • Saturday - Arrive at the airport, transfer to Velez, build bikes, and do an optional light spin.

  • Sunday - We normally take a light/medium ride on Sunday.

  • Monday - Start to build up the kilometers with medium to long ride.

  • Tuesday - Long day cycling with lots of climbing.

  • Wednesday - Rest day or optional light coffee spin down to the beach.

  • Thursday - Ease back into it with a medium day in the saddle.

  • Friday - Last day, long and steady.

  • Saturday - Transfer to the airport and depart.

Prices from €700 per person sharing

7 night cycling holiday package:

In this package, you get the following:

  • 7 nights accommodation in self-catering apartment.

  • 5 expertly guided group rides.

  • Daily bike upkeep by our professional mechanics.

  • Welcome pack with a premium CSN t-shirt, 2 x water bottles and musette.

  • Daily coffees at the CSN HQ.

Other expenses

Per Person Sharing is based on a party of two sharing a twin room. Traveling alone or just prefer your own space? No problem, we can arrange for you to have your own bedroom in one of the apartments for an additional €100 per week. If you prefer to have your own private apartment then the price is €250 per week.

Airport Transfers (optional but recommended) - €75 per person.

Breakfast: Accommodation is on a self-catering basis, but if you wish to arrange a continental breakfast there are lots of bars and cafes in the village that offer Spanish style breakfast.

Lunch stops: Generally we stop on the road for lunch, this typically consists of Spanish toast with coffee and on the longer rides sometimes we may stop twice, once for coffee/drinks and then for lunch.

Evening meals: Generally we eat out together most nights of the week. Attendance is at the discretion of our guests. There’s a number of good restaurants in the village, with a number of bars that offer tapas. We also tend to go for a meal on the coast on one of the nights for a change of scenery.

Meals are not included.

If you need nutrition on the bike. In our store you can find a vast supply of nutrition products from Clif Bar and SIS, these are not included in the camp but can be bought separately.

Good to know before coming out on a cycling holiday

  • This is your cycling holiday or training camp. But a good level of cycling fitness is required to participate in our camp. Ideally, your weekly long spin is 3-4 hours long, or 80-120km. The area where we are based is quite mountainous with lots of challenging climbs.

    Therefore, most days you will be climbing and descending. However, if you're used to tackling long rides on the weekends you will enjoy the challenge ahead. If you have any concerns regarding your suitability for any of our cycling training camps or holidays please feel free to contact us.

  • Do you have a friend or partner who would like to come but isn't a cyclist? No problem at all. While the cycles are during the day, evenings are free time so why not go out and explore the area together, enjoy nice meals and some local wine? There is also a free day on the itinerary to spend together. Prices for non-cyclists are €250.

  • For all of our trips, we offer special discounts for groups of 5 or more. Please contact us for the best offers.

  • The flight for the camp is not included in the price and is something you book yourself. Check out flight comparison site Skyscanner.net for the best deals on flights from your nearest airport to Malaga, Almeria or Granada International Airport. Please don´t book flights before we have confirmed your booking.

  • If you would prefer to hire a bike rather than bring your own then we have a large selection of hire bikes to choose from. If you decide to hire a bike then we can provide a bike fit free of charge. All rental bicycles must be pre-booked and are subject to availability.

  • A bus service runs daily from Velez to the local cities of Granada and Motril - check www.alsa.es for details. Local taxis are relatively inexpensive and a return trip can be arranged if requested.

Do you have any other questions?

If there are any other questions you have regarding any of our cycling holidays or cycling training camps please refer to our FAQ section or please feel free to contact us directly with any of your quiries.