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Coll de Rates on a road bike

Coll de Rates, an extremely popular mountain to climb on a road bike

Clichés are there because it is true: The Coll de Rates is an extremely popular mountain to climb on a road bike. This mountain is certainly not the toughest nor the steepest climb on the Costa Blanca. Yet it is one of the best known and famous mountains. Cyclists from all over Europe come to undertake this climb throughout the year. Do you also have plans to meet this challenge? Then book your Carbon Stevens Ventoux Disc Ultegra (Di2) here.

That this mountain is still a favorite is easy to explain. The Coll de Rates can be driven from two sides. This makes it easy to reach from just about all holiday destinations on the Costa Blanca. For that reason, this climb is included in a number of routes on our Strava account. You´ll find them – as well as other influenced climbs – on Strava.com and search for Allure Bike Rental.

Costa Blanca, tips for cycling at high temperatures

Cycling or not in warm weather?

Summer has started again and for many it means more time to cycle! But cycling in warm weather entails a number of challenges. The chance of dehydration is real. Also a reduction in performance and sometimes, unfortunately, overheating. Two cyclists in France and one in the Netherlands recently died when the temperature reached around 40-45 degrees Celsius. Fortunately this does not happen often to riders, but athletes in general should take precautions in warm weather. Since here on the Costa Blanca we are used to a little bit of sun, high temperatures and humidity, we give some tips to get well prepared. And then decide: cycling or not in warm weather! Read More

Cycling through the nature of the Costa Blanca

Cycling through the Costa Blanca

While cycling through the beautiful nature of the Costa Blanca North you discover completely different trees and / or plants per season. Many regions in Spain have their own specialty in terms of trees and plants that grow there. For one reason, that has to do with the fertile soil type and the climate, but often it has more economic reasons.

A total concept for cyclists

In recent months we have looked at what our customers would like extra during their holiday on the Costa Blanca. By talking to our customers, we are getting more and more information about the wishes and goals of our cyclists. For some of them it is a total concept, of which the guided bike rides Costa Blanca form an important basis.

Guided bike rides Costa Blanca