Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. From the Spanish Pyrenees to the San Sebastian seashore, passing through the most famous wine region in Spain, La Rioja. This tour offers the region's very best riding, lodging and feasting. Start off with three nights in Isaba, a noble town in the foothills of western Spain's Pyrenees. Ride from here across the border into the French Pyrenees for more iconic climbs. Explore La Rioja, famous for its infinite vineyards, staying three nights in Laguardia, a beautiful, historic medieval town with a mountain backdrop. Feast on regional specialties. Sample local wines. Finish off with two nights in seaside San Sebastian, perhaps the most beautiful city in Spain, famous for its natural bay and beach of La Concha – named the world’s best city beach several times! – and delicious gastronomy. From glorious mountains to flower-filled vineyards to salty seashores, the memories from this trip will stay with you forever. Your lodging in Bilbao on the last night of the tour (Day 9) is included! This tour has been crafted for strong intermediate to advanced level cyclists. E-bikes for this tour will be “racing-style" with drop-bars (not flat), and there is an additional fee.
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Meet in Bilbao and cycle straight into the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees of Navarra!
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Ride Matamachos col today on a loop from Isaba and revel in mountain scenery.
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Rarified air and alpine views are on the menu as you cycle from Spain to France, and back!
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Become a “pilgrim for a day” as you pedal a section of the 1,000 year old Camino de Santiago.
Enjoy a layover in lovely Laguardia. Explore wineries and vineyards, go birding, visit Logroño, or relax at the pool.
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Ride the Rioja region today ... from below the Sierra de Cantabria ... to the summit of Valdezcaray. Indeed, it's as poetic as it sounds!
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From vineyards, through savannah, and on to the coast - San Sebastian, here we come!
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The history of wine and fish, and the Route of the Coast.
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Mountains and coastline: Round off the week with another perfect Basque country route on roads deemed fit for Le Tour de France!
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