Andalucia is a mountain biker's paradise.
Acres and acres of open ground. A mountain biker's paradise...
Mountain biking and cycling are viewed as both serious
sports and a relaxing pastime in Andalucia. It is not unusual to
be overtaken by a group of lycra-clad cyclists tackling the steep
mountain roads, particularly at weekends.
Bicycles are inexpensive and you can buy a man's
21-speed mountain bicycle (bicicleta de montaña) for as little
as 180 € from a hypermarket although, naturally, the quality
is not as high as that available at a specialist shop.
Bicycles should be fitted with an anti-theft device,
such as a steel cable or chain with a lock and can also be rented
in most larger towns and Costa del Sol
resorts by the hour or day. Not surprisingly, in a country with
so many hills, mountain biking is a popular sport and better quality
bikes can be rented in many mountain resorts and can even be taken
on specially-adapted chair lifts to the tops of mountains. Cyclists must use cycle lanes where provided (there are a growing number in Spain, especially in cities such as Seville) and mustn't cycle in bus lanes or on footpaths.
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In the country as a whole, cycling is a popular
competitive sport, with over 5,000 annual cycling races and events
staged at all levels throughout the country. These include many
professional races, such as the tour of Spain held over three
weeks
in April and May and the third most important world cycle race
after the tours of France and Italy.
Another excellent option for cyclists are the Vias Verdes. These are old railways lines which have been turned into Greenways, with old stations and other buildings now serving as guest houses, restaurants and information centres. Only cyclists and pedestrians are allowed to use them, making them an excellent choice for families who enjoy cycling. Bike hire is available, along with trailers for those too small to negotiate their own wheels. There are 12 Vias Verdes in Andalucia, with routes going along coasts, over hills and through olive groves. A great way to appreciate the countryside and its inhabitants safely with friends and family, while getting fit. Read more about Andalucia’s Via Verdes here.
For information about clubs
and competitions
throughout the country, including Andalucía contact the
Spanish Cycling Federation, C/de Ferraz, 16-5, 28008 Madrid. Tel:
+34 91 242 04334.
ANDALUCIA BIKE RACE
The second edition of Andalucía Bike Race will take place from the 26th of February to the 2nd of March 2012 in the provinces of Córdoba and Jaén.
Andalucía Bike Race is a team competition, carried out in pairs, in which both members have to ride together. Teams will be split into four categories: Elite Men (two men over 19 years), Elite Women (two women older than 19 years), Mixed (man and woman with more than 19 years of age) and Masters (two men that must be 30 years or older).
More than 17.000 € of prize money will be available for Men and Women categories.
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