Sat, 20 May
|Gran Hotel Sol y Mar
Calpe Spring Training Week
Train where the professional do, in the warm, dry climate of Calpe
Time & Location
20 May, 15:00 – 27 May, 15:00
Gran Hotel Sol y Mar, Carrer Benidorm, 3, 03710 Calp, Alicante, Spain
About the Event
We are delighted to announce our spring training weeks which will be based at the 4 star Gran Hotel Sol y Mar where many World Tour teams base themselves over the winter months.
Included in the tour:
Half board accommodation
Daily led rides with high ride leader/guest ratio
Support car for at least one epic ride
Support nutrition including gels, bars etc from 226ers.
Transfers to/from Alicante airport
Welcome pack and rider manual
Free wifi
Storage and maintenance space for bikes
With average temperature highs of 23 degrees and daily sunshine of 10 hours, May in Calpe is perfect to get some spring training, it is no wonder most World Tour teams base themselves here for their pre-season training
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 - After arriving, bike set up and rider briefing, a 74km (1000m) loop into the Jalón and Orba valleys.
Day 2 - An 96km (1,900m) ride in to the Jalón valley up the famous Coll de Rates and the Rollercoaster road, back down the valley with the option of an extra 25km (700m) loop of the Bernia climb.
Day 3 - A 109km (2,200m) ride including the Petracos and Vall de Laguar climbs.
Day 4 - A 127km (2,200m) route featuring Vall d'Ebo.
Day 5 - Rest day or optional morning recovery spin.
Day 6 - An epic €120-150km (2-2,200-2,800m) route inspired by stage 2 of the 2019 La Vuelta including Puerto de Confrides and Puig Llorença (Cumbre del Sol) - (the route can be shorted to 120km if this last climb is missed out). Includes support car.
Day 7 - A 75km (1,100m) coastal route with a cafe stop at the picture perfect El Portet.
Price:
€929 pp (twin) €1,199 (single) 7 night trip
€619 pp (twin) €769 (single) 4 night trip
This price is per person. Contact us for larger groups or alternative dates.
Sea views available - supplement €199 per room per week
Protocols and practices are in place in light of Covid-19, in relation to both the hotel and guiding.
We can also provide Ridley Fenix SL carbon bike hire from only €20 per day.
Contact us via this page or by email at info@siempre.cc to request more information about this trip.
Please refer to our terms and conditions.
"First time in a cycling trip to Calpe and it was perfect. This kind of experience is to be repeated year after year with Siempre Ciclismo. Professionalism in every aspect". (Halldór, Iceland)
"Gavin is very friendly and knowledgeable about all the routes and local area. Stunning scenery, quiet smooth roads and good climate. Great pre season training and would definitely recommend. Thanks Gavin for everything." (Ian & Linda Devon).
"Came for a week of training with my club and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. Everything was spot on. Fantastic routes, guides all amazing and very helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better crew or service and will definitely use Siempre.cc again and looking forward to my next trip." Gurry, Breidablik Iceland