Its my dad's 50th birthday this December and I can think of no other better present than a biking holiday abroad out of this weather. He is a very experienced and skilled biker who loves his steep climbs and fast descents. Myself and my brother are also competent on bikes and I spent last summer in the portes du soleil riding dh. My mum would also acompany us, im sure should would do some riding but only fire-road stuff really, so she would need other attractions.
I have looked into the likes of sierra cycling, switchbacks etc as our budget and time limits us to europe really. Im still not set on the idea of guides and set times as im not sure my dad will be into it. So im trying to look into renting a place somewhere that we could do our own thing, the weathers good, the biking both challenging for my dad and easy enough in places for my mum. So can anyone recommend or adivse me on such place or such a company like that could facilitate us in the above ways.
Would be of great help as im currently at university and spending far to much time on the internet for bike related searches anyway!
Thank you
Stan
I'd give Ciclo Montana a call, they ride in the same area as switchbacks, will do as much climbing and decending as you want & Marks wife Jacky would probably do seperate rides to accomadate your mums requirement. Great riding, fantatic company, accomadation & food, well worth a visit.
I know this a slightly leftfield idea - but how about all going on a ski-ing holiday together, particularly if you've not tried it before...
Failing that someone like Riviera bike? I'm sure they have a good variety of riding, decent climate an Nice sounds like the kind of place mums would swoon over...
Hi Stan, we at www.bikingandalucia.com are based in Orgiva, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Southern Spain, and have the best winter climate in Europe, and fantastic trails,last winter many of our clients went home with a suntan. We can be totally flexible, ie you can rent a house (or our accommodation) and just use our guiding services whenever appropriate, please e mail me at david@bikingandalucia.com if you require any more info, good luck!