Scheduled
6 nights
Intermediate
405 km
5783 m
Discover the iconic Badlands region with Eat Sleep Cycle on our highlights tour curated to showcase the best of the incredible riding.
The adventure begins in the historic city of Granada in the shadow of the Alhambra palace. Journey east to the town of Gorafe and the desert that gives Badlands its name. Head to Tabernas Desert and discover the landscapes that shaped our imagination of the Wild West, and finish in style on the Mediterranean coast and the Cabo de Gata nature reserve.
This is a tour designed in colaboration with the Badlands team, we aim to share the best of the riding, food & culture of this incredibly varied region. Stay in carefully selected, unique accommodations, rated for the warmth of welcome & cultural experience instead of the number of stars. Enjoy a wealth of traditional food along the way and indluge in life, Andalucia style.
Gravel
Intermediate
68 km
3 h 45 min
Experience riding Badlands with full support and water on tap!
Stay in the beautiful city of Granada, home the Alhambra
Climb into the Sierra Nevada mountains
Explore the Gorafe desert and see mindblowing landscapes
Ride through the Badlands of the Tabernas desert
Discover the Cabo de Gata nature reserve and the mediterranean sea
Exclusive Badlands x Eat Sleep Cycle Welcome pack
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Villa Oniria is a charming hotel in the heart of Granada, located in an old Nineteenth-century mansion which was renovated following the architectural guidelines of old Andalusian palaces.
Stay in the pretty village of Tabernas in this lovely family run rural house.
Relax overlooking Carboneras, enjoy cristal clear waters, glimpses of the island of San Andrés (a Biosphere reserve) and The Castle of San Andrés (a natural monument). Soak up panoramic views of one of the film sites of Lawrence of Arabia, see fascinating desert landscapes where tradition merges with the Moorish past.
The Hotel Carboneras Cabo de Gata is a refuge defined by its tranquility, enjoy a night at this cosy and comfortable hotel where you will discover the simple luxuries of life.
Finish in style at the 5* Cabogata Beach Hotel. Enjoy a room with a sea view, relax by the pool and celebrate a fabulous adventure completed!
This lightweight carbon gravel e-bike is almost identical to the non e-bike version, with the adition of a 300 W power unit weighing only 3.9 Kg. The Adlar has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs. A range extender is available to hire for double the range. The bike has a Shimano GRX 1 x groupset.
An evolved race bike ready for the rough and tumble of grass crits, mud ruts or open gravel tracks. Enojy a Lightweight, durable carbon frameset with ample tire clearance and a SRAM Force 1 11-speed groupset.
The Rave is perfect for all-road, perfect for gravel and is desgined for speed. Enjoy a lightweight carbon frame with racey geometry and an electronic SRAM Rival XPLR groupset for full gear range and precision shifting.
Rafa is from Barcelona and has made the city of Granada his home. Alongside guiding Rafa works as a cycling coach. He rides both road and gravel and has probably climbed the Pico de Veleta more times than anyone else!
Fernando lives in the Montes de Málaga! He's spent a career travelling extensively and working with the UN. A Malagueñan, Fernando rides MTB and road and continues to love to travel.
Fly to Granada or Málaga Airport
Eat Sleep Cycle Málaga Hub at 10:00 or Granada at 12 noon
Rendezvoux with the group in Granada at 12 noon
Retamar
Full Support
2* to 5*
Full board
Group transfer available from and to Málaga
Not included
Home to the Montes de Málaga, the Costa del Sol and the almightly Sierra Nevada, Andalucia has a stunning variety of landscapes and beautiful towns and cities just waiting to be explored. Don’t miss cultural gems such as the Alhambra in Granada, flamenco in Seville and el Punte Nuevo in Ronda. The warm Mediterranean climate makes this region the ideal location for year-round cycling.
A 30% deposit will secure your place on the tour
The final balance is due 90 days before the tour departs
We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!
We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!
Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.
Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.
