Club Rides with MTB Club Cuesta La Palma
On most Sundays throughout the year, our guests are welcome to join the local club, MTB Club Cuesta La Palma, on a club ride. The rides range from "moderate" to "very hard" (45-105 kms). They are very social events and the only charge will be the cost of drop-off and pick-up (if required).
Hiking, Cycling & Multi-Activity Breaks - Including Ladies Only Breaks
Throughout the year we will be running a series of hiking, cycling or multi-activity breaks for groups of up to 6. These breaks can be based on stays of any length and may be reserved for ladies only. The programme will be tailored to suit the group.
Corporate Team Building Programmes
These programmes are specially designed to challenge the participants and enhance team and corporate spirit. Suitable for groups of any size, the programme can be run over any period of 3 or more full days.
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Join us for a week or a long weekend and take in a great mountain biking, road cycling or running event. With the option of transport to and from the event, training & route advice and pre/post event massage, there is just no better way to race or ride in Spain than with Rio Frio Holidays!
The following are just some of the events taking place locally every year. Contact us for dates and further details.
Mountain Biking
There are events going on throughout the year. Here are a coupe of our favourites:
May
Ronda 101 km MTB Race, Run & Duathlon - Saturday 10 May 2008
Cross-country ultra MTB event, run & off-road duathlon.
Further details at [The Official Site].
"Sierra Nevada Limite" - Saturday 24 May 2008
Cross-country ultra MTB event in Spain's highest mountain range.
Further details at [The Official Site].
September
MTB Maraton De La Palma
Popular race through the stunningly scenic Poniente Granadino - "The Last Frontier of Al Andalus". A challenging route of approximately 79 kms, with a number of tough climbs, some fun singletrack and exhilarating descents.
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Road Cycling
These events are all conducted as "social rides" with a small race section - think non-competitive club ride, with a race up the toughest hill on the route. The routes are all local classics and, as the events are escorted by the police, the riders have priority over everything else on the road. Simply the best way to ride a road bike in Spain!
April
Marcha De Rio Frio
An event for road cyclists and mountain-bikers. A social ride, except for approx 10 kms in the middle, which is a race up a tough climb.
Over 200 riders and big crowds. This is a great opportunity to sample some of the big event atmosphere - without the pain! Further details on the Club La Palma website (Spanish only).
June
Marcha De Alfarnate
Approximately 90 kms. A social ride, except for a 7 km race up the "Puerto Del Sol" (486m height gain).
Approximately 150 riders. This event takes in some of the most beautiful scenery of the Axarquia region.
Ascenso A La Pandera
Approximately 106 kms. Another social ride with a short race section and with some fantastic climbs through stunning scenery in Jaen province. The race is up La Pandera, a favourite climb of La Vuelta De España, 1000 metres of climbing in only 8 kms!
Approximately 150 riders. The ascent of La Pandera is on a closed road which is only open to La Vuelta and this event. A unique opportunity to take on a legendary road racing climb!
July
Subida De Pico Veleta
40 kms of climbing from Pinos Genil to the summit of Pico Veleta. Tough.
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Running
January
Almeria Half Marathon & 10km Fun Run - Sunday 27 January 2008
Great start to the year. Further information in English is available here.
February
Torremolinos Half Marathon - Sunday 3 February 2008
Great opportunity to escape the winter blues. No details have yet been published online. Watch this space!
Torremolinos is 1 hour from us. If you are interested in taking part, please ask about our race packages.
Seville Marathon - Sunday 24 February 2008
Early season classic in the capital of Andalucia.
General entry fees for 2008 are set at €15.24, if entry is made by 31 Jan 08. Further information, including some in English, is available here.
Seville ("Sevilla") is 2 hours from us. If you are interested in taking part, please ask about our race packages.
April
Malaga Half Marathon - Sunday 6 April 2008
Join us for a great race in Picasso's birthplace. You can view the official website here.
Malaga is less than an hour from us. If you are interested in taking part, please ask about our race packages.
May
Ronda 101 km Run, MTB Race & Duathlon - Saturday 10 May 2008
Cross-country ultra run, MTB race & off-road duathlon.
Further details at [The Official Site].
August
Subida Granada-Pico Veleta
A 50 km route from Granada (640m) to the summit of Pico Veleta (3470m). A race that likes to call itself "the toughest race in the world"! Anybody want to argue?
October
Granada Half Marathon
Race in the one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Granada is less than an hour from us. If you are interested in taking part, please ask about our race packages.
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