Gravel tour 2026

Training at the Sierra Nevada High Altitude Centre with Vamos Cycling If you're looking to take your cycling performance to the next level, training at the Sierra Nevada High Altitude Centre in southern Spain is an experience unlike any other! Partnering with Vamos Cycling , this training camp offers cyclists the chance to push their limits in a stunning mountainous setting that is favored by professional teams and athletes alike. The Benefits of High Altitude Training High a

If you’re dreaming of a cycling holiday that combines stunning landscapes, challenging routes, and a warm, welcoming vibe, then let me introduce you to Cádiar . Nestled in the heart of southern Spain, this charming town is a hidden gem for road and gravel cyclists alike. Trust me, once you get a taste of cycling in Cádiar, you’ll be hooked! Imagine pedaling through sun-drenched olive groves, winding your way up to breathtaking mountain passes, and then coasting down quiet cou

Check our video at the bottom of the page.       Here are the details of our gravel tours in southern Spain running in May and September every year. We are Vamos Cycling and have been running cycling holidays in southern Spain since 2007. This tour will start at our base, Cadiar in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. We then work our way down to the Tabernas desert and then coastal tracks along the Almeria coastline before climbing back through the Alpujarra mountains to our 

Experience the Thrill of Climbing Pico Veleta I must have ridden up Pico Veleta at least 16 times! Whether in the thrill of racing or while hosting guests eager to experience this breathtaking ascent, each journey has been a unique adventure. The anticipation of the challenges that lie ahead always fills me with excitement! Here is the main segment of this iconic climb, which you can explore further through this link: https://www.strava.com/segments/765043 . Starting just out

If you’re anything like me, the idea of combining your love for cycling with a holiday in a sun-drenched, beautiful country sounds like a...

4 Days of Unforgettable Cycling on the Cazorla GR 247 The forests and mountains surrounding Cazorla are absolutely incredible, offering a...

I really enjoyed the 2023 BasaJaun event so I thought I would go back for another go. Its a fantastic event and I really enjoy the...

Gravel Riding in Southern Spain – Our Unforgettable May Adventure We’ve just wrapped up our May gravel riding week in Southern Spain —...

April in Las Alpujarras has been a mixed experience, featuring some of the coldest and wettest days I can recall. Fortunately, much of...

Iron Gravel 720 report. Id been a ill a few days leading up to the event but i thought I would give it a go so off I went to Alicante for...

We are back training with guests again this week and are looking forward to a busy season of cycling in sunny southern Spain. Our first...

Ican x gravel Here's a quick look at my Ican x gravel bike since there isn't much info about it online. It's a frame from the Chinese...

If you reside in Northern Europe, you're likely accustomed to the winter routine of layering up before venturing out in the cold, all the...

I'm in! I've signed up for an exhilarating adventure that spans 720 kilometers of rugged gravel terrain around the beautiful region of...

I've got an entry into my first bikepacking event next year, Basajaun. These events are getting harder to gain entry so Im exited about...

November has brought us storms and an attempt to reach the top of Pico de veleta but the new snow fall had other ideas. We ended up...

We have had a great October so far, the sun is shining and we are having busy end to the year here in Las Alpujarras. We have had a great...

As September draws to a close and the nights start to get cooler, we are looking forward to the approaching Winter season, which will...

Here is a link to my rides from Transiberica 2024 . I have included some photos for each ride. While I may write a detailed report in the...