10 Reasons Why Malaga and Costa del Sol are Cycling Haven

Here are 10 reasons why this vibrant Spanish locale stands out as the ultimate destination for cycling enthusiasts. ¡Vamos!

CYCLIST’S GUIDE TO MÁLAGA

A city steeped in history, home of the espeto and birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Málaga is rapidly emerging as the next best cycling destination in Spain. Málaga is teeming with cyclists of all disciplines and has a rich cycling culture that has been cultivated over many years.

Top 5 Cycling Destinations for Spring and Fall

As winter starts to fade we're looking for ways to keep riding in a jersey and bib shorts. We've put together our top 5 destinations for riding this spring and fall.

Why You Should Consider Cycling in Málaga

The Eat Sleep Cycle Málaga Classic Climbs itinerary will have you enjoying the best of the cycling, the city and the beach, in this blog we will discuss what makes Málaga such a special destination for a cycling holiday all year around & why we've chosen Màlaga to be our base.

10 Essential Tips for Cycling in Gran Canaria in Winter

Gran Canaria is establishing itself as one of the go-to destinations for cyclists seeking sun in the cold winter months. The island is located off the west coast of Africa and is subject to warm weather, sunshine and very little rain all year around. We asked Eat Sleep Cycle founders Lee & Louise to compile […]

Top Winter Cycling Destinations To Avoid The Cold!

Winter is coming... but imagine you could avoid donning those woolly overshoes and rain jacket and chase the summer around the world, where would you go?

Andalucia Gravel Bikepacking Tour: Sherry, Seafood & Flamenco

Bikepacking is taking the cycling world by storm. Eat Sleep Cycle founders Lee & Louise headed to the south of Spain to enjoy some quality time on the bike & explore the region. Lee tells us all about the journey. Here are the boundaries we had for our bikepacking tour of Andalucía: Just 5 days […]

Badlands: My First Bikepacking Adventure

This year local Girona trio Rocket, Cristina, and Laura from Over & Out took on Badlands, by Transiberica. A 750km gravel race, crossing two deserts in Andalusia, with 16,000m of climbing. This was the first ultra-cycling race for all three, and for Rocket, her first ever bikepacking adventure…What a way to start. Read on to […]

Top 10 Must Ride Cycling Destinations in Spain

There's much more to cycling in Spain than sunshine and smooth roads. From the highest paved road in Europe (Pico de Veleta in the Sierra Nevadas) to the green countryside of the País Vasco, Spain's vast and diverse landscape will have you begging for new adventures.

Mallorca Cycling Ride Camp: 4 Reasons Why You Should Go!

A while ago we covered 5 reasons why you should go on a cycling holiday in Calpe, but Calpe isn’t the only European winter cycling destination that offers great riding in the late autumn/early spring season. Mallorca is a long-standing favourite and arguably one of cycling’s most popular winter cycling destinations for getaways and is […]

Guide to Cycling in Majorca

Majorca (or Mallorca as they say in Spanish) is arguably one of cycling’s most popular winter cycling destinations for getaways and is synonymous with pre-season training camps as teams escape to catch some early-season sun and take advantage of the smooth, well-maintained roads. The best times to visit the island are spring and autumn when […]

Cycling in Andalucia – Experiencing Is Believing

Andalucia is a region which captures the very essence of Spain. With a rich, long & often bloody history the architecture & landscapes are punctuated with Moorish & Christian sites. The Alhambra palace in Granada, the Alcazar Castle in Seville & Còrdoba’s Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral are three iconic landmarks which alone make a visit to the […]

An Andalusian Cycling Tour with Eat Sleep Cycle

Last week saw our first tour of the season in Andalucia – home to the mildest ‘winter’ climate in Europe and it proved to be one of the top European winter cycling destinations to escape the winter blues. We spoke to Eat Sleep Cycle tour leader & partner Lee who was responsible for the arduous […]

Winter Cycling Kit for Southern Spain

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere then you will be familiar with the winter ritual of donning multiple layers before a ride in the cold whilst wistfully remembering the days when shorts and a jersey, and possibly a gilet, were all that was required. There is plenty of technical kit out there that will […]

Cycling in Andalucia: Discovering Antequera

Eat Sleep Cycle founder Brian recounts one memorable, epic day on the bike whilst out on a recce for our Andaulica Experience Tour.  Antequera & El Torcal The day started out like any other; an informal pre-ride briefing outlining the course, an estimated timeline, advice on what to wear as well as attractions and landmarks […]

“I don’t ever know what I’m looking for in this state, but I know when I find it”

Cycling around Andalucia in southern Spain over the last few days has been a bit of an adventure, to say the least. Was it really Wednesday morning when we left Girona, collected a bike in Barcelona and drove 1,000 kilometres south to Granada for a recce trip of Andalucia for tours we plan to deliver? […]

Cycling North Spain: Asturias, Cantabria & the Picos de Europa

Eat Sleep Cycle’s Lee & Louise traveled north to explore the green lands of Asturias, Cantabria and the hidden gem of the Picos de Europa. Lee gave us this report of the adventure. Cycling in North Spain I must admit I did not know what to expect from our recent reccy to North Spain. I’d […]

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