Cycling El Toca de Antequera in Malaga

Cycling El Toca de Antequera in Malaga

With our company you can rent full carbon road bike with delivery and collection at accommodations in Malaga, Andalusia region of Spain or join cycling training activities in stunning places like El Torcal de Antequera. 

El Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range located south of the city of Antequera, in the province of Málaga off the A45 road in Andalusia, Spain. It is known for its unusual landforms, and is regarded as one of the most impressive karst landscapes in Europe. The area was designated a Natural Site of National Interest in July 1929, and a Natural Park Reserve of about 17 square kilometres was created in October 1978.

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Cycling Salzburg Carinthia in Austria climb Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Cycling Salzburg and Carinthia regions in Austria climb Grossglockner High Alpine Road with our carbon road bike rental with delivery at accommodations

Our customer enjoyed cycling on Grossglockner High Alpine Road in Salzburg and Carinthia regions of Austria using our full carbon road bike rental service delivered at his accommodation. 

In this photos the customer climb the Großglockner High Alpine Road. 

The Grossglockner is, at 3,798meters on sea level (12,461 ft), the highest mountain in Austria and the highest mountain in the Alps east of the Brenner Pass. It is part of the larger Glockner Group of the Hohe Tauern range, situated along the main ridge of the Central Eastern Alps and the Alpine divide. The Pasterze, Austria's most extended glacier, lies on the Grossglockner's eastern slope.

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road (in German Großglockner-Hochalpenstraße) is the highest surfaced mountain pass road in Austria. It connects Bruck in the state of Salzburg with Heiligenblut in Carinthia via Fuscher Törl and Hochtor Pass at 2,504 m (8,215 ft). The road is named after the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain. 

Built as a scenic route, a toll is assessed for passage.
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Our customer enjoy Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Our customer enjoy Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Cycling in Portugal | carbon road bike rental

25 de Abril bridge in Lisbon, photo by Jason Briscoe on Unsplash

Cycling in Portugal, carbon road bike rental with delivery

Our company extended the high quality full carbon road bike, mtb and e-bike rental services to main touristic towns of Portugal.

With our company you can enjoy your self cycling holiday, training, Triathlon, IronMan or sport competition using the high quality bike rental service with delivery and collection at your accommodations, also in different districts of the country: Aveiro, Leiria, Beja, Lisbon, Braga, Portalegre, Bragança, Porto, Castelo Branco, Santarém, Coimbra, Setúbal, Évora, Viana do Castelo, Faro, Vila Real, Guarda, Viseu.

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A majolica wall in Porto, photo by Dominik Kuhn on Unsplash

Our bike rental services are available with delivery and collection at customer accommodations in this towns:

Lisbona, Sintra, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Loures, Braga, Cascais, Amadora, Gondomar, Oeiras, Matosinhos, Almada, Seixal, Guimarães, Odivelas, Coimbra, Santa Maria da Feira, Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Maia, Leiria, Barcelos, Setúbal, Viseu, Valongo, Viana do Castelo, Paredes, Barreiro, Vila do Conde, Torres, Vedras, Aveiro, Penafiel, Santo Tirso, Oliveira de Azeméis, Moita, Póvoa de Varzim, Santarém, Figueira da Foz, Loulé, Mafra, Amarante, Pombal, Felgueiras, Faro, Palmela, Ovar, Évora, Alcobaça, Castelo Branco, Paços de Ferreira, Marco de Canaveses, Fafe, CovilhãCastelo, Caldas da Rainha, Vila Real, Águeda, Ourém, Vila Verde, Portimão, Lousada, Ponte de Lima, Chaves, Guarda, Sesimbra, Tomar, Alenquer, Olhão, Abrantes, Montijo, Ílhavo, Trofa, Cantanhede, Marinha Grande, Torres, Novas, Albufeira, Beja, Silves, Bragança, Esposende, Espinho, Anadia, Fundão, Tondela, Santiago do Cacém, Estarreja, Peniche, Seia, Lamego, Lagos, Benavente, Mirandela, Odemira, Albergaria-a-Velha, Tavira, Montemor-o-Velho, Porto de Mós, Vale de Cambra, Portalegre, Arcos de Valdevez, Lourinhã, Cartaxo, Arouca, Póvoa de Lanhoso, Vizela, Vagos, Elvas, Lagoa, Almeirim, Oliveira do Bairro, Oliveira do Hospital, Rio Maior, Baião, Azambuja, Mealhada, Cinfães, Mangualde, Salvaterra de Magos, Soure, Coruche, Celorico de Basto, Entroncamento, Monção, Amares, São Pedro do Sul, Valpaços, Montemor-o-Novo, Vila Real de Santo António, Peso da Régua, Cabeceiras de Basto, Ponte de Sor, Lousã, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Castelo de Paiva, Caminha, Penacova, Castro Daire, Condeixa-a-Nova, Moura, Sertã, Serpa, Gouveia, Batalha, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Estremoz, Alcochete, Nazaré, Alcanena, Nelas, Vieira do Minho, Grândola, Cadaval, Valença, Sabugal, Alijó, Bombarral, Ansião, Alcácer do Sal, Sines, Sátão, Miranda do Corvo, Arganil, Mira, Ponte da Barca, Sever do Vouga, Tábua, Santa Comba Dão, Montalegre, Resende, Vendas Novas, Vouzela, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Chamusca, Arruda dos Vinhos, São Brás de Alportel, Óbidos, Moimenta da Beira, Idanha-a-Nova, Mogadouro, Trancoso, Oliveira de Frades, Carregal do Sal, Pinhel, Mortágua, Vinhais, Aljustrel, Sobral de Monte Agraço, Melgaço, Murtosa, Proença-a-Nova, Paredes de Coura, Torre de Moncorvo, Ferreira do Zêzere, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Penalva do Castelo, Celorico da Beira, Vila Viçosa, Ferreira do Alentejo, Mondim de Basto, Santa Marta de Penaguião, São João da Pesqueira, Campo Maior, Tarouca, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Alpiarça, Alvaiázere, Nisa, Mértola, Terras de Bouro, Vila Nova da Barquinha, Almeida, Mação, Vila Flor, Miranda do Douro, Castro Verde, Belmonte, Almodôvar, Borba, Arraiolos, Armamar, Vila Nova de Poiares, Ribeira de Pena, Carrazeda de Ansiães, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Portel, Redondo, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Sabrosa, Tabuaço, Castro Marim, Murça, Monchique, Penela, Vila Nova de Paiva, Alandroal, Aguiar da Beira, Oleiros, Penamacor, Sernancelhe, Boticas, Vidigueira, Mêda, Ourique, Alfândega da Fé, Viana do Alentejo, Golegã, Sousel, Mora, Fornos de Algodres, Vila do Bispo, Aljezur, Vimioso, Avis, Cuba, Pampilhosa da Serra, Mesão Frio, Góis, Gavião, Pedrógão Grande, Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Crato, Sardoal, Manteigas, Vila Velha de Ródão, Constância, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Alter do Chão, Castanheira de Pera, Fronteira, Alcoutim, Penedono, Vila de Rei, Mourão, Arronches, Monforte, Alvito, Barrancos.

Carbon road bike and tribike rental in Cascais at IronMan Portugal

Tribike rental services in Cascais, Portugal

We extended our full carbon road bike and tribike rental services to Cascais with which can enjoy the IronMan or your cycling training or holidays in Portugal using our services delivered and collected at your accommodations, also in different towns. 

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Up to 25% off on advanced reservations. 

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Remember, this is the best period to save money planning your next cycling holiday for 2020 summer/fall time or 2021 spring. 

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Things to do in Cantabria, Spain: cycling Santander, Picos de Europa and oceanic golden sandy beaches.

Cantabria is an autonomous region on the north coast of Spain.

In this post we would like to recommend some things to do and places of particular interest you can visit during your cycling in Cantabria.

Santander, the capital, is a port on the Bay of Biscay, known for the long curve of El Sardinero beach and the Cabo Mayor lighthouse. 

In the Cantabrian mountain range, full of forests, there is the Picos de Europa National Park, one of the places to be explored by bicycle, and it is precisely in this region of Spain we boosted our full carbon road bikes, ebike and mtb rentals with which you can ride in naturalistic places, along the coast and in the beautiful hinterland.

our customer enjoy cycling in the Picos de Europa

SANTANDER BICYCLE TOURING

Santander is the capital of the Cantabria region on the northern coast of Spain. The Palacio de la Magdalena, once the summer residence of the royal family, stands at the mouth of the bay of Santander, on the rocky Peninsula of La Magdalena. To the west, in the center is the Cathedral with its octagonal dome and the Gothic cloister. Not far away, the promenade of the Paseo de Pereda winds along one side of the Jardines de Pereda.

North-east of the gardens, El Sardinero is an elegant area where Primera and Segunda Playa are located, two sandy beaches. Near the promenade stands the Gran Casino del Sardinero in art nouveau style. To the west, the Biblioteca de Menéndez Pelayo belonged to the illustrious historian Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo and contains more than 40,000 books. The majestic structure inside which the Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo is set up presents contemporary exhibitions. A little further east, the Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología has a collection of archaeological finds from Cantabria from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages

The Picos the Europa

CLIMB BY BICYCLE THE PICOS DE EUROPA 

Cycling the breathtaking beauty of the Picos de Europa, a protected mountain area with many forests and rich wildlife that includes deer, wolves and bears.

The Picos de Europa are mountain ranges that cross Cantabria, Asturias and Castilla Leon. If you want to admire a breathtaking view, we recommend reaching the summit. Once you arrive you will be amazed, bewitched by the beauty of the gorges and the vastness of silence.

Visit Potes, a stone town, with small hostels, clubs and taverns to eat "cocido" in its original recipe. Here nature is unspoiled, with paths that run through rocky valleys, lakes and woods. It is no coincidence that it is the perfect place to practice cycling especially in autumn and spring when the weather is more favorable.

Our customer enjoy cycling on coastline route of Cantabria

CYCLING CANTABRIA COASTLINE ROUTE, ENJOY LOCAL BEACHES

Golden beaches and breathtaking views: Cantabria is able to offer everything you could wish for to relax and do some healthy outdoor sports. Hidden among the green pine forests of the Parque Natural de las Dunas de Liencres, you can find the Playa de Valdearenas. Three kilometers of beach full of nuances, it represents a real Earthly Paradise. Impossible not to be enchanted by its beauty.

Laredo is almost 50 km from Santander, a very popular seaside resort in Spain, thanks also to a lively nightlife. If you happen to be here you will be conquered by the nightlife of this beach, bars, restaurants, surfers and thrilling panoramas. 

Don't miss the Playas de Langre: two magnificent golden sand beaches frequented both all year round. The most famous is Langre La Grande, where sportsmen often gather, while Langre La Pequeña is more protected, surrounded by rocky walls and dense vegetation.

The beaches of Cantabria are particularly varied, almost all awarded the Blue Flag, which indicates quality and excellence. Along the coast there are numerous natural parks and ecological reserves, places where human intervention is not visible to be reached by bicycle where to practice diving, surfing, windsurfing, sailing or rowing.

There is no shortage of beaches where you can simply relax and spend a day of fun and relaxation with the whole family. Among the most touristic (and loved) areas we find Castro Urdiales, Suances and obviously Santander. The city is not only the capital of the region, but also has a beautiful bay protected from the winds with shallow waters and crystal clear waters.

The coast is dotted with numerous promontories, beaches and fishing villages. One of these villages, San Vicente de la Barquera, is characterized by a stone bridge dating back to the 16th century; the bridge crosses a local estuary.

Cycling Côte d'Azur | French coast

Ready to start the cycling to the Massif de l'Estérel on French coast.

Cycling  Côte d'Azur French coast

Today we will let you discover a stretch of French coast enclosed between Sainte Maxime, a small village close Saint Tropez, and Mandelieu la Napoule, a small village close Cannes and Nice, France.

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Now, it's time to start our ride!

We begin our bicycle starting from a fraction of the village Roquebrune-sur-Argens where we head towards Frejus / Saint Raphael to continue towards Mandelieu-la-Napoule, the arrival point of our cycling.

Our goal is to discover the Massif de l'Estérel, let's go!

Gold beaches on the road to the Massif de l'Estérel

This coastal route is particularly interesting because it crosses several panoramic stretches and seaside villages where it is possible to enjoy the atmosphere of the French blue coast lifestyle.

Obviously, like all seaside villages in the summer season could be possible to find busy roads, for this reason we recommend pedaling on sunrise or sunset. Best periods to enjoy this area are spring, fall and winter time when the weather and temperature are pleasant and the roads aren't busy.

The average temperature in winter time is about 13°C, in spring 22°C, summer 28/30°C and in fall about 20°C.

The road D559 to Frejus and Saint Raphael direction

Pedaling the road D559 can stop for a break in one of the golden beaches that you can find along the road, take photographs of the coast from the many panoramic parking points or enjoy a soy cappuccino in one of local beach clubs.

Gold beaches on the road to Frejus and Saint Raphael villages on French coast.

A spectacular journey of about thirty kilometers by bicycle that connects Frejus to La Napoule. An itinerary that runs alongside the promontories of the Estérel massif and seaside villages with their Roman remains and contemporary art museums.

Much of this stretch is occupied by the Massif de l'Estérel, a volcanic rock formation that extends from the coast to the hinterland. 

The massif is crossed by nature trails to explore on foot, by bicycle and in some limited areas also by car. Estérel alternates its red rocks with the Mediterranean maquis and is the habitat of deer, hares, partridges and wild boars.

Break at the touristic port in Frejus

Crossing Frejus on the road to Saint Raphael and the Massif de l'Estérel

FREJUS VILLAGE
Along the way we cross Frejus, an inland village extended to the sea.
This village has several ruins that refer to its Roman origin. Founded under Julius Caesar, its port welcomed Antonio's ships after the defeat of Anzio in 31 AD. Remains of the Roman period are the arena, some arches of the aqueduct and the theater where home to events. Frejus also has a medieval center, the Episcopal Cité, with the Gothic Cathedral and the episcopal palace. Among the most beautiful buildings of the Cité there is the Baptistery, in front of the Cathedral, of early Christian origin.

Like all seaside towns on the Cote d'Azur in this village there is a lot of vitality in the marina and in the promenade.

Break at the gold beaches in Saint Raphael, the port and the old church.

leaving Saint Raphael the road continue to the Massif de l'Estérel

SAINT-RAPHAEL
The second village we cross on the road is Saint-Raphaël, the corniche to the massif de l'Estérel.

Next to the touristic port of Frejus you can find the Saint-Raphaël village, known for its sandy beaches and the beautiful palm-lined promenade that runs alongside the sea and the whole city. Some interesting sites are the old town with the 12th century St-Raphaël church and the Provencal open air market who run in the morning where you can buy cheeses, fresh fish and olives flavored with peppers and the omnipresent Provencal garlic. Do not miss the fish restaurants on the pier and the beautiful villas hidden among the thick gardens in the hinterland. These are the luxurious residences built by wealthy English and French who at the end of the nineteenth century chose Saint-Raphaël as a vacation spot.

Saint-Raphaël is the gateway to the Estérel corniche.

Local cyclists enjoy cycling on Massif de l'Estérel coastal route

Natural cliffs on the road to Massif de l'Estérel

Let's continue the cycling to the Massif of Esterel coastline panoramic route.

Estérel was born 250 million years ago. First attached to Africa, this piece of land separated from it during the formation of the Mediterranean. In the tertiary era, a part of the Esterel even drifted away, Corsica was born!

The Massif de l'Estérel on French coast, France

The Massif de l'Estérel on French coast, France

The Esterel massif, between the Mediterranean and Provence, represents a massif of 32,000 hectares over Saint-Raphaël, Fréjus, Bagnols-en-Forêt and Les Adrets de l'Estérel villages, officially protected in the Forêt domaniale de l'Esterel (National Forest of Esterel).

The Massif de l'Estérel on French coast, France

This panoramic road is particularly interesting because it crosses stretches where you can enjoy natural coves full of Mediterranean bush and descents to the sea where you can stop to rest or swim into the blue. 

cycling the coastal road on the Massif de l'Estérel on French coast, France

Natural coves full of Mediterranean bush

Crossing the Esterel massif the road go down to Cannes direction crossing Théoule-sur-Mer, with the beach very popular with the inhabitants of Cannes, and La Napoule with its fourteenth-century crenellated castle on the coast.

La Napoule is part of the municipality of Mandelieu-La Napoule at the foot of the Tanneron massif. We finish our cycling in Mandelieu-La Napoule, this village is famous to be the town of the flowered Festival of the mimosa, which has participated in the development of the economy of the area, is celebrated every year by the inhabitants.

Officially celebrated for the first time in 1931, since then the Festival of Mimosa has always had great success, with its parade of flower floats.

The road continue to Mandelieu La Napoule
break at the panoramic point to see Alps and the coast

We would share this video we have known in one of our Cycling in Europe Reddit community conversations. From the middle of the video Mike cycled the same coastal route we showed you in this post.

Ironman in Zell am See bike rental

Carbon road bike rental at Zell Am See IronMan

Looking forward the new Ironman's season, one of the most beautiful scenery is for sure the one in Zell am See. This event takes place in a frame made of stunning nature and pretty village in Austria. 

Just delivered a Focus full carbon racing bike at Official Race Hotel in Austria

Smiling customer at bike's pick up

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Delivering bikes at accommodation in Zell am See. Focus full carbon racing bike.

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Picking up the bike from Hotel's yard on Friday morning in Zell am See

Climb Col de l'Iseran Tour de France Alps stage routes.

Our customer enjoyed the Col de l'Iseran using Veloce carbon road bike rentals
delivered at his accommodation in South France

Carbon road bike rental Col de l'Iseran

The Col de l''Iseran is the highest paved pass of the Alps.

The elevation of the Col de l'Iseran is 2,764 meters on sea level (9,068 ft) and was several times stage of the Tour de France cycling challenge. 

Followed by the Stelvio Pass, at 2,758 meters on sea level, by the Col Agnel at 2,744 meters on sea level and by the Col del la Bonette, with the pass at 2,715 meters on sea level. 

Is located in France, is part of Graian Alps, it is situated in the department of Savoie, near the border with Italy

The pass is is crossed by the D902 roadway.

From the north the road goes up and down through short tunnels and avalanche galleries past the Lac du Chevril near Tignes. 

Starting from Bourg Saint Maurice, the climb to Col de l'Iseran is 48 km (30 mi). Over this distance, the road (D 902) ascends 1,955 m (6,414 ft), at an average grade of 4.1%. The last 15 km (9 mi) starts at Val d'Isère and climbs 895 m (2,936 ft) at a consistent average of 6%.

From the south, the climb starts at Lanslebourg Mount Cenis and is 32.9 km (20.4 mi) in length, ascending 1,371 m (4,498 ft) at an average grade of 4.2%.

The final 13.4 km (8.3 mi) starts at Bonneval sur Arc and rises 977 m (3,205 ft) at an average gradient of 7.3%, with several sections in excess of 10%.

On both sides of the Col de l'Iseran mountain pass cycling milestones mark the distance to the summit, the current altitude, and the average slope in the following kilometer.

OUR COMPANY PROVIDE high quality full carbon road bike, MTB and eBike rentals with delivery and collection at accommodations in South France, also in different towns/countries. 

OUR DELIVERIES HELP THE CUSTOMERS to enjoy the journey with maximum freedom, saving time, with the possibility to pick up the bike at first town and ride without limitations moving all around Europe. 

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Stelvio Pass bike rental

Climb Stelvio Pass

Carbon road bike rental in Bormio and Prato allo Stelvio

Since 2009 our company extended the full carbon road bike, MTB and Ebike rental services to Bormio and Prato allo Stelvio areas giving the possibility to hundreds of cyclists/season to enjoy  the magnificent STELVIO PASS, one of the most epic climb in the history of cycling, one of the icon of the Tour of Italy challenge, the GIRO!

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Our customer did the Stelvio Pass using our carbon road bike rentals in Bormio

Customers climbed the Stelvio Pass to Cima Coppi
with our carbon road bike rental in Prato allo Stelvio village

customers enjoyed the Stelvio pass with Veloce carbon road bike rental in Bormio

A stunning drone video of the magnificent Stelvio Pass