{"id":8334,"date":"2018-11-23T08:05:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T08:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lacazalladeronda.com\/2018-10-30-cycling-holidays-andalucia-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T12:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T11:40:08","slug":"2018-10-30-cycling-holidays-andalucia-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lacazalladeronda.com\/es\/2018-10-30-cycling-holidays-andalucia-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling holidays in Andaluc\u00eda"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This summer we had a self-described \u2018serious\u2019 road cyclist stay with us during one of our summer of love<\/a> celebrations and he couldn\u2019t praise the local cycling highly enough, declaring it \u2018a cycling gem\u2019 (his words appear in quotes throughout this article). In fact, he felt that La Cazalla<\/a> would be an ideal base for a holiday with his own cycling club, which led us to thinking about what kinds of experience we could provide for groups of cyclists. We are always responsive to new ideas from our guests and love bringing like-minded people to the region so that they too can enjoy everything the amazing Serran\u00eda de Ronda has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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Already aware that cycling is immensely popular here (not a day goes by without passing a solo cyclist or group on the road), it didn\u2019t take us long to discover a wealth of available resources. There are bicycle rental shops, tour guides, and suitable routes for everyone, from families looking for a gentle jaunt mainly on the flat to serious cyclists seeking a significant challenge. For such a small town like Ronda (population in the region of 34,000), it seems incredible that there are 5 dedicated cycling clubs in Ronda<\/a> alone and 2 in neighbouring Arriate. Oh, and by the way, the law here stipulates that motorists must give cyclists at least a 1.5 metre gap when passing them, and this law is strictly adhered to, making cycling on the roads a much more comfortable experience than the writer has endured in some other countries.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRoads surfaces are good, local drivers are courteous and the scenery is breath-taking.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

So what can one expect from a cycling holiday based at La Cazalla de Ronda<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Cycling holidays in Spain for serious cyclists<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Searching for a cycling holiday with some new challenges and magnificent vistas? If La Vuelta<\/a> think that the terrain is suitably strenuous enough, the Serran\u00eda de Ronda may appeal to you too. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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There are so many possibilities within this region for some truly challenging cycling surrounded by incredible mountainous scenery, that it\u2019s difficult to know where to begin! La Cazalla de Ronda sits peacefully between three protected Natural Parks: the Sierra de Grazalema (tallest peak 1,654 metres), the Sierra de las Nieves (maximum elevation 1,919 metres) and Los Alcornocales Natural Park (highest peak 1,092 metres). Each park is magnificent, with an abundance of flora and fauna. We particularly love the unique pine trees of the Sierra de las Nieves and the half-stripped and luscious red-brown trunks of the cork trees in Grazalema and Los Alcornocales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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A highly popular route for serious cyclists through some spectacular countryside is from Ronda to Gauc\u00edn, alongside the eastern flank of the Sierra de Grazalema mountains. A \u2018Quedada Ciclista\u2019 (cycle meet) takes place once a year, usually in autumn, along this beautiful stretch of road. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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Our \u2018serious\u2019 cyclist included part of the road shown above in a route he created from Ronda to Atajate via Montejaque and Benaoj\u00e1n – you can view it on Strava<\/a> (together with his amusing comments!). Additionally, we thought we should show you how gorgeous the Genal Valley can be during autumn, so we made a little video. (Yes, we cheated. We went in a car.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another option for a breathtaking bicycle ride (breathtaking in both senses of the word) is to follow the Ronda to El Burgo route<\/a>. The 23 km cycle to El Burgo begins with a long, slow ascent gaining 490 metres, followed by an exhilarating, tree-lined, winding descent of 660 metres down the mountainside through part of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. There are some excellent places to enjoy local cuisine in El Burgo before either attempting the reverse journey or opting for the longer, slower climb towards Serrato and back to Ronda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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Further popular routes for serious cyclists include Ronda to Grazalema<\/a> (climbing 1,180 metres) and the 72 km ride from Ronda to Olvera<\/a>, a truly beautiful hilltop pueblo blanco<\/a> with an interesting intact fort and ancient church. Finally, there\u2019s the annual Legion 101 km 24 hour endurance race <\/a>(usually in May, with the 2019 event taking place on 11th May). Whatever your preferences (mountain biking<\/strong><\/a>, road cycling, or professional cycling routes), we are certain that this region has something that will appeal to you.<\/p>\n

If the above options sound enticing to you, take a look now at where you will stay:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe perfect base\u201d for your cycling holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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\u201cThe perfect base, you can cycle in\/out at the top of the villa\u2019s access track (or from the villa itself if you are a mountain biker, rather than roadie).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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In the words of our guests: a magical, amazing villa<\/a> set in a stunning location just outside of the buzzing, historical town of Ronda. <\/p>\n