Magnificent 7 Weekend
Fri, 05 Nov
|Casa de Pozo
Limited spaces available to take on the legendary Magnificent 7 this autumn
Time & Location
05 Nov 2021, 11:00 – 09 Nov 2021, 15:00
Casa de Pozo, Carrer Sant Rafael, 20, 03727 Xaló, Alicante, Spain
About the Event
The Magnificent Seven is our epic tried and tested one day ride which takes in seven of the most challenging climbs in the Northern Costa Blanca. It's 165km with 3,500 metres of climbing. It includes two climbs over 1,000 metres (Port de Benafallim and Port de Tudons) as well as the ascent of the Coll de Rates used in the 2016 Vuelta a España.
This 4 night break will include daily led rides including the opportunity to take on the 'Magnificent Seven' which will be fully supported with a car on route.
Accommodation is on a B&B basis in the beautiful Casa de Pozo in the market town of Xaló/Jalón.
We are also offering the 5 day rides as guided only if you have your own accommodation and want to join the rides included the fully supported Magnificent 7.
In addition if you just want to join for the day of the Magnificent 7 this is also an option. For more information and to sign up visit this link.
'The Magnificent Seven' ride will include one lunch stop in Torremanzanas. Other stops will be from the car for water, energy food etc from the car.
The support car will be located a strategic points along the Magnificent Seven route, to keep you fuelled for the ride. The average speed of the main group is expected to be around 24-26kmph. We would also ask you to load the GPX route on to your device before the ride.
A group transfer will be available for specific flights to Alicante. The cost of this group transfer is estimated at €30 per person each way, this will be confirmed once final numbers on similar flight times are confirmed.
We can also organise sports massage and yoga for cyclists.
Sample itenerary:
Day 1 - After arriving and getting bikes set up - get out for the stunning 'Rollercoaster' ride 60km, 1,200m of climbing, up the famous Coll de Rates. This route can easily be extended.
Day 2 - 85km, 1,200m coast ride over the mountain of Montgo, coffee at El Portet and climb back up La Fustera. We could also include the Cumbre Del Sol (Vuelta 2015 and 2017 stage finish) if you want to!
Day 3 - 165km, 3,500m Magnificent Seven - fully supported with car back up.
Day 4 - 80km, 1,500m ride including the stunning, 8km Vall d'Ebo climb used in the penultimate stage of the 2016 Vuelta.
Day 5 - 70km, 800m ride to Oliva Playa
"The Magnificent Seven was a significant challenge, the highlight of our trip and reminded me how underrated the Costa Blanca is as a top cycling destination" Guest May 2017
"We rode the Magnificent 7 with Gavin in May 2017 and it was by far the best day I have had on a bike for a long while. It is a testing route with almost no flat roads, but so rewarding with amazing scenery, long climbs and fast descents. The day was very warm and having Kathryn support us in the car was great. A constant supply of water and food through the day was very important and ensured we finished feeling strong (even allowing us to manage a sprint finish back into town!). Gavin ensured our group kept together, managing the pace well and planned nice lunch and coffee stops to make this a real memorable day. We chose this ride as part of our training for some sportive events during the summer and felt this was great preparation. If you get the chance to ride this one, do not miss it." Steve Porter Wych Hill Velo U.K.
Price: €350 pp (twin) €150 (single supplement)
Protocols and practices are in place in light of the current pandemic.
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.