lukeellis en-US Wed, 30 May 2012 01:02:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1841416 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:38:05 +0000 uplink 1841416@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I went with ciclomontana a couple or 3 years ago &amp; thoroughly enjoyed it</p> <p>It was very technical though, so worth investigating more if some of your party don't enjoy that sort of riding</p> <p>Sierracycling is superb too &amp; probably has the best location for non-biking activities </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1841411 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:18:55 +0000 senor j 1841411@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ciclomontana.</p> <p>accept no substitute. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1840649 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:32:37 +0000 footstomper 1840649@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Will let you know on return how good it is </blockquote></p> <p>Well (Munqe-chick) as promised on my return I would let you know what it was like at Sierra Cycling <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>I was a little apprehensive at first as my Missus was still suffering from a lack of confidence after having a bad off <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cry.gif" title=":cry:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> at Coed Y Brenin a week before we arrived at Alans, but this was quickly dispelled <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> as she was taken onto easy local trails to give her a feel of the type of riding we would encounter over the following weeks.</p> <p>The host's Alan and Mary run a very relaxed, friendly and professional riding holiday with excellent facilities (2x4 bedroom villas, swimming pool, beach within 100 metres <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> and an endless amount of Restaurants).<br /> The fridge is constantly stocked with free Beer, Wine, Brut, Cans Pop, Milk and there are nibbles like chocy biscuits, peanuts and other stuff, If you do run out a quick word with Alan and he arrives with new supplies. Mornings at breakfast are just as good with fresh bread, fruit and cereals and Marys superbly cooked english fry up to get you ready for the days cycling. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Now to the riding, there is something to suit all styles from Easy Fire Track &amp; Flowing Forest Trails, to masses of Fast Singletrack and plenty of Rocky Technical Decents.</p> <p>The Guides (Jonny &amp; Anthony) both superb guys will tailor the riding to the groups ability which sometimes means splitting into 2 groups for a morning ride, then maybe meeting for lunch and everyone riding together in the afternoon. This isn't a bad thing even if you are much better than others in the group as there is loads of steep technical drops and runs which go off the fire track and can be done whilst the less techy people ride aroud and meet you at the bottom. </p> <p>So in a Nut Shell it is Definitely worth a visit for some fantastic Riding with Great Guides and a Fantastic Location to boot. </p> <p>10 out of 10 (We will be going back). </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1840248 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:48:05 +0000 rc200f8 1840248@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>been with Ciclo 9 or 10 times now, always been fantastic. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1840204 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:35:08 +0000 stuartlangwilson 1840204@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've been out to <a href="mailto:doug@basquemtb.com">doug@basquemtb.com</a> twice now. Its a fantastic part of the world, and there is load of great riding to be had. Food/culture/beach/surf/shopping is also good. I'll be going next year too. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1840159 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:21:44 +0000 Harris 1840159@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ciclo all the way for me also. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1840149 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:18:40 +0000 Trekster 1840149@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>There may be a bunch of different level riders, ie some girlies there that want to do have a days ride but aren't quite so techincally minded as some of the boys. Can the companies cater for these different riding styles?</blockquote></p> <p>I would suggest mailing all of the above providers and ask them if they can cater for your groups needs.<br /> Another consideration is the groups sleeping arrangements and who can cater for the different combinations.<br /> Something else to consider is flight times and transfer times. Some of the above take more than 2hrs driving up mountainous roads <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Alan @ Sierra is on the end of the Costas with a good train sercice running all the way to Malaga for days out and shopping for the girlies <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>doug @ basque will be my next biking hol, if and when I can save enough, another grandchild has just arrived <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Bubion has a great pub tucked away up a back street, make sure Mike &amp; co do not leave that little gem till the last night <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>If you choose to take the Sierra nevada mountain route take your hiking boots, lots of nice walking for a day off. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1840089 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:53:34 +0000 stumpy01 1840089@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Been with Ciclo Montana 3x now and it's always been great. They will cater for all riding types, just be prepared for ups as well as downs. They do an uplift day too which is good and also a 2 day Granada trip.<br /> The accommodation is nice with plenty of space to chill, a decent kitchen, pool, terraces area with pool table. Breakfast and dinner is included with a daily kitty for lunch/coffee/ice cream!</p> <p>They are based in a small village so don't expect to be raving at night although there are a couple of nearby bars.</p> <p>Of course Mark &amp; Jacky are the perfect hosts, which really makes the holiday &amp; Matt is generally on hand for a Wed massage if required! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1839988 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:11:36 +0000 ianv 1839988@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Switchbacks are ace both for the all mountain stuff at Bubion and the downhill stuff near Malaga. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1839984 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:09:51 +0000 Fat-boy-fat 1839984@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>A shout for Ride Sierra Nevada. Sean is a top bloke and the riding he picks out is fantastic. Also, the small village you stay in is lovely and the beer (Alhambra Riserva) is top notch. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1839972 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:04:18 +0000 freeridenick 1839972@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ciclo <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1839950 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:53:00 +0000 Mike_T 1839950@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>6 of us have done 3 trips to Nevada, the last 2 with Ciclo cant rate them highly enough </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1783445 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:40:50 +0000 footstomper 1783445@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>look at Sierra Cycling - <a href="http://www.sierracycling.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.sierracycling.com</a> </p> <p>Been out there with them 5 times now, and soon to be booking my 6th for May 2011.<br /> You are right on the beach, with ice cream places and bars around the corner<br /> Expect it to be very relaxed<br /> </blockquote></p> <p>Going out this Saturday for 2 weeks, am really looking forward <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p><blockquote>Munqe-chick </blockquote></p> <p>Will let you know on return how good it is <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1783388 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:23:51 +0000 Jaz1979 1783388@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>look at Sierra Cycling - <a href="http://www.sierracycling.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.sierracycling.com</a> </p> <p>Been out there with them 5 times now, and soon to be booking my 6th for May 2011.<br /> You are right on the beach, with ice cream places and bars around the corner <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> Expect it to be very relaxed </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1783365 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:17:47 +0000 alan-sierracycling 1783365@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Stunning singletrack rides during the day &amp; fantastic après-bike on the coast at night.<br /> <a href="http://www.sierracycling.com">http://www.sierracycling.com</a> since 1992.<br /> We have hundreds of verifiable glowing comments on our guest book. <a href="http://www.guestbookcentral.com/guestbook.cfm?guestbook=52342">http://www.guestbookcentral.com/guestbook.cfm?guestbook=52342</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1782188 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:16:01 +0000 wool 1782188@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ciclo Montania here to fantastic </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1782086 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:30:36 +0000 stugus 1782086@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I went with switch-backs last year and can&#39;t rate it highly enough. Bloody lovely part of the world with some fantastic trails, quality accommodation and a tailored riding schedule.<br /> Perhaps drop Michael an email and see what he can do for the less experienced people, our group was generally pretty experienced but there seems endless trails available and most importantly, very flexible.<br /> <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1782041 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:17:02 +0000 steelytail 1782041@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Joyriders have a good range of rides from easy to hard. I know they do some rides where you can get dropped off further along the trail to shorten the day.<br /> The accommodation is first rate. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1781908 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:33:30 +0000 giantjason 1781908@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>another happy customer with ciclo montana </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-spain-which-company#post-1781839 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:17:42 +0000 footflaps 1781839@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Been with Ciclo Montana and highly rate them. </p>