Spain: Epic history meets epic cycling in the sun-drenched mountains of Marina Alta.

Ride legendary La Vuelta roads, pass pro cyclists, train in perfect March weather while friends freeze at home.

Discover ancient traditions, siesta culture, and stunning Mediterranean landscapes from our mountainside villa (sleeps 10).

Included: Round-trip transfer from Madrid airport to Parcent.

Easy alternatives: Train to Valencia/Alicante + short drive (ample parking).

Minimal traffic in this peaceful 1,100-person village.

Escape winter. Train smarter. Live the dream.

Participants have two options after a European group breakfast each morning.

1. You can join a guided ride through the mountains and valleys, stopping at small roadside cafés for refreshments and snacks. We place people in pace groups, and ride leaders travel with one of the groups. We stop at least once every two hours or so for refreshments and photos. We arrive back at the villa in the early afternoon, with time for cleanup and a siesta before dinner. Expect empty roads, epic climbs, and descents that include views of the sea. All of the rides are on Ridewithgps.com, and we almost never ride the same roads twice. Duathletes will have a brick run every other day.
2. You can “do your own thing.” Some take a car and explore the nearby sights, and some take advantage of our proximity to the beach (we are only 20 minutes away). Others hike on the trails in the mountains around Parcent, and some need a day off, stay at the villa, and enjoy a winter day in the desert.

 Bus pickup in Madrid at noon, local time. Travel to the Villa.  Arrive around 4:30 pm for a full meal after your day of travel. For those arriving independently, Alex leads an easy spin around Parcent in the afternoon. 

 100 km on the Bennie's Loop.  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33947553 plus a bit more

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/45663806

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38148574

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38148154

We ride until lunch when we return our bikes and prepare for a final dinner together.  Riders pick their own route

We leave the villa and put everyone on a train from Alicante to Madrid. where you fly home.  Earlier departures can be accommodated via train service in Alicante.