Spain End to End

Cycling

Starting in the vibrant city of Bilbao, you’ll ride through Spain’s historic towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and renowned vineyards, culminating at the Mediterranean coast. With over 13,500 meters of climbing and more than 1,100 km of riding, this route offers the perfect balance of challenging ascents, breathtaking descents, and peaceful countryside roads.

Highlights

• From Guggenheim to Gothic Splendour: Kick off your adventure in Bilbao, home to the iconic Guggenheim Museum, and ride through cities like Burgos and Segovia, visiting awe-inspiring cathedrals, Roman aqueducts, and ancient monasteries along the way.
• Explore Spain’s Wine Regions: Pedal through Spain’s famous wine country, including Peñafiel and Montilla, with opportunities to stop at traditional wineries for tastings of world-class Spanish wines.
• Tackle Iconic Mountain Passes: Challenge yourself on legendary climbs through the Sierra de Guadarrama and Sierra Bermeja. These climbs offer stunning views and rewarding descents, perfect for road cyclists seeking both effort and reward.
• Historic and Cultural Immersion: Ride through medieval towns such as Toledo and Ronda, where you’ll encounter Moorish architecture, Arab fortresses, and Gothic cathedrals, immersing yourself in Spain’s rich history.
• Untouched Landscapes and Quiet Roads: Experience Spain’s varied landscapes—from quiet high plains and ancient woodlands to rugged national parks and peaceful olive groves—on roads that are blissfully free from traffic.

Accommodation

Your accommodation is located as close as possible to the planned route on a bed and breakfast basis.

The trip is costed on a twin share basis, although single rooms may be available on payment of a £650 single supplement.

Meals

The hotels will provide breakfast whilst the support team will provide a pack-up lunch.

​You will need to purchase your own evening meals, which are usually eaten communally although of course you are free to opt out if you wish.

We will carry emergency energy gels and bars in the support van but you are advised to bring along your own preferred sports nutrition to fuel your ride.

In the Tour Plan, (B, L, D) refers to meals included in the trip cost i.e. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Arrival / Departure Transfers

Enjoy a convenient single timed transfer from Bilbao Airport to your hotel on arrival, and from Estepona to Malaga Airport for your departure. If you’re travelling with bike boxes, additional charges may apply.

Bike Transfers

We will happily transport your bike to Bilbao and back from Estepona at no extra charge. If you drop your bike off at our Sheffield office up to four days before departure we will carefully pack it in the support van, drive it to the start and then return it to Sheffield ready for you to collect.

If that isn’t convenient then depending where you live we may be able to collect your bike on our journey from Sheffield. Please get in touch with us to discuss arrangements, any other arrangements will be for an agreed fee.

While we will take all reasonable care while handling your bikes, using padded covers and making sure they are securely stored, we are not liable for any loss or damage during transportation and storage. We recommend you have appropriate insurance.

Taking your bikes to the continent, As we are no longer part of the EU customs unions, any bike we transport to Europe requires an ATA Carnet which incurs a fee of £60 per bike. This cost will be added to your invoice.

Tour Plan

The route of this tour is flexible and should be seen as a guide only. Local conditions, weather or fitness could lead to changes in our daily plans. All times and distances are approximate.