epico I Calpe Road Cycling Camp

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Overview

GET FASTER IN EUROPE'S CYCLING HOT SPOT

Flying in:

Alicante, Spain

Start point:

Calpe

Flying out:

Alicante, Spain

End point:

Calpe

Getting there

This guided Calpe Road Cycling Camp includes a great opportunity to conquer some of the best Spanish cycling terrains. Calpe is widely favoured by both the pros and the cycling community, creating a real cycling mecca.

Blessed with challenging mountain Cols famed by the Spanish Vuelta a España race – including the Col de Rates and La Cumbre del Sol. Cycling Calpe offers an unparalleled landscape. Roads are well surfaced, quiet and offer a great number of cycling routes.

Many of the rides venture inland for riders to absorb local Spanish culture whilst on the bike or enjoying the obligatory cafe stops along the way. Spain averages 300+ days of sunshine a year, which helps ensure the best cycling holiday experience.

Pedal world class routes

Highlights of your trip

SPANISH CYCLING PARADISE

Calpe is a European cycling hot spot, and for a reason. Perfect conditions, nice weather and great service make Calpe top choice for many.

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Qualified guides will show you the best route and teach you to be a better cyclist. You always have your back covered with a support car or professional mechanic.

TOP NOTCH ACCOMMODATION

Luxury accommodation in the heart of Calpe in a hotel with great food, spa amenities and comfortable suites - perfect to unwind after a day of riding.

Destination

CALPE - COSTA BLANCA - SPAIN

Travelling cyclists are typically looking for two key things: climate and terrain. So it’s helpful for Costa Blanca that in 1986 the World Health Organisation recommended the area as “one of the most equitable in the world” applauding it for being neither too hot nor too cold. Calpe boasts the beauty of variability in terrain. There are plenty of long, flat lanes – often accompanied by the zesty scent of orange groves.

Detailed Calpe Cycling Guide

Weather

Mild weather all round permits to ride non-stop. It gets hot in the summer but the winter are very gentle with not too much rainfall. Grab your gilet though as winds can get nasty sometimes!

Terrain

It's definitely an excellent climbing playground, though climbs are rather gentle. Go as hard or light as you wish. Many climbs are famed in Vuelta a España. And yes there are smooth flats as well for the full variety of training.

Culture

Calpe has welcoming locals and a good example of Spanish and Mediterranean culture. Foodies will be happy over here with the abundance of the freshest seafood. Be sure to visit a castle or a winery while here.

39.4699° N, 0.3763° W

Discover more about the rides you'll be conquering

Puerto de Ebo

Puerto de Ebo follows the CV-712 from Vall d'Ebo, heading over the pas towards the Costa Blanca. This is a short and fairly easy climb, with regular gradients. It's popular with professional cyclists.

Port de Tudons

Port de Tudons is one of the most popular cycling climbs in the Valencia Community, a favoured training ground of professional riders, and features several times in the Vuelta a España.

Accommodation

Hotel Diamante Calpe 4*

Quality stay in the heart of Calpe and next to the sea promenade

Calpe, Spain

Set 200m from Levante Beach in Calpe, this hotel offers 3 outdoor swimming pools surrounded by sun terraces. The comfortable rooms at AR Diamante Beach Spa Hotel feature a balcony and free wifi. They are also equipped with quality air conditioning and satellite TV.

Calpe Harbour and the famous Rock of Ifach are approximately 1km away and the seafront promenade is 2 minutes walk from the hotel.

Program

Day 1

Arrival and kick off ride

Welcome to Calpe!

After arrival and transfer to the hotel, head to the tour briefing, get your bikes set up, and then enjoy a short local ride to kick start your tour the right way.

Join the group later for a welcome dinner to meet the other riders you’ll be riding with throughout the week.

Day 2

Hit the pedals

Day 3

Challenge yourself

Day 4

Easy ride and coffee stops

Day 5

Test your limits

Day 6

Recovery ride and departure day

Essentials

Getting there

Information to help you book your flights and get around.

Any questions about flights and transfers? The Epico team is here for you. Ping us via the chatbot in the corner of your page or send an email to [email protected]

Flying in

Fly in airport: Alicante

When best to fly in: in the morning on the first day of the camp

Transfers: pre-set departure times scheduled airport transfers are included in the price of this trip; we will reach out to you for your exact flight details to advice on the transfer

Flying out

Fly out airport best option: Alicante

When to leave: last day of the tour, after 17:00

Transfers: scheduled airport transfers are included in the price of this trip; we will reach out to you for your exact flight details to to advice on the transfer

What’s included in your trip

Accommodation

Shared room

Meals

Full-board

Guided cycling

Professional guides on bike, on the road tech support

Scheduled airport transfers

To and from the airport at set times

Qualified mechanic

Ready to help whenever needed

Extra

Bike rental

€100 for the entire trip

High quality carbon bikes are available for rental for €100 for the tour duration as not always is getting your own gear to another country suitable for you. To make sure you get the maximum from your tour, we’ve partnered with some of the best brands in cycling to give you the latest choice of kit.

Tailored to your body size and in perfect technical condition. You can select this option when you proceed to checkout. Price includes comprehensive insurance, mechanical service and components.

Modern carbon frame road bycicle

Made fit for you and in perfect condition

More things to maximise your trip

EXTRA

Single accommodation

€250 for the tour duration

By default, you'll share a room with a rider of your gender. If you wish to stay in a single room, you will be able to select this option for €250 per person when you proceed to checkout.

EXTRA

Extra nights before or after the tour

€100 per night

Shall you wish to extend your stay in the hotel, we can help you with that. When you book, just pick this option and select the number of nights you'd like to book.

What's not included.

Flights

The best airport to fly in is Alicante. We will then organise a transfer directly to Calpe. If you have any questions on how to best organise your flights, contact us for more information.

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