The popular cycling destinations and spots in Costa Blanca

Are you willing to take a bike tour? Why not move to Costa Blanca and Alicante, the leading cycling destinations. If you are not aware of the best routes in Costa Blanca for cycling, then follow this section. First of all, both Alicante and Costa Blanca are fabulous cycling regions in Europe, and also the favorite training bases of professional cyclists. This is all because of the beautiful weather the places experience. Featuring a warm and sunny climate, the days are longerm and so the cyclists have plenty of options in climbs of varies gradients and lengths. To experience the best cycling holidays, take up bike hire Calpe services from BERGANTI BIKES.

When it comes to the road surfaces of Alicante, they are fantastic with minimal traffic. Besides, the Alicante Airport serves the place and connects Alicante to various European cities and destinations. If you have some idea about the routes, then you should plan a cycling holiday in Costa Blanca for sure this time.

Coll de Rates: a popular cycling climb

In the entire Alicante region, Coll de Rates is a popular cycling destination. The best part about Coll de Rates is that you may access it from the various towns like Calpe, Javea, etc, and it also has both easy and challenging cycling routes. You will find here routes of various levels. For a beginner in biking, the gradients of Coll de Rates are gentle to help in training. Right from the Parcent, the ascent begins which is nearly 7km long. From the Rates, a biker can connect to several climbs whereas it is also a hotspot for training camps. During the months of January and February, one can see professional teams training.

Xorret de Cati: a steep cycling trail

In the entire Costa Blanca, Xorret has a different character all together for it is steep. Xorret climbs from Castalla and is just 4km long with the gradient of 11%. If you wish for a low intensity base training,  then Xorret de Cati is not suitable for you. But, if you want to improve on threshold climbing, and your climbing explosivity, then the training choice is good. For those who are looking for a tough sportive, they can choose the terrain of Xorret de Cati. Professional bike hire Mallorca is a fabulous choice for you gain access to the bike exactly meant for the kind of gradient you find here.

Port de Tudons

Are you preparing for an important European sportive? If the answer is ‘yes’, then Port de Tudons must fall in the list. You will find here road towards the right where the climb begins from Southern Sella and continues for around 16kms with an average gradient of 5%. Well, there is also an option to extend the route moving towards Alcoy, a picturesque town.

Sierra Mariola

In the entire Costa Blanca, the most beautiful cycling region is Sierra Mariola which is not that frequented by bikers. Here you will find quieter roads and various hilly routes. The best part about Sierra Mariola is that it is connected to several cycling routes and is towards the west of the town Alcoy.

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