Point to point - Tour of Murcia -Vuelta Country

Date: A full week of riding where you create your own dates and bring your own mates.

Location: Murcia, Spain start and finish at La Manga Club.

Level: Intermediate / advanced. Groups of six people minimum.

Fitness 12 Retreats are launching a whole new cycling holiday that will give guests the incredible experience of exploring the stunning region of Murcia on the bike. This memorable package takes you through stunning unspoilt countryside that hosts some of Spain premier cycling routes and still remain one of Europe’s finest cycling destinations.

DAY 1 – TECHNICAL AND SET UP DAY

The tour will start with one night at Spain’s prestigious sports resort La Manga Club, giving guests both the chance to prepare and acclimatise and unwind from their journey and prepare the bikes for the first ride.

DAY 2

  • 65 miles very undulating
  • La Manga Club to Lorca via Cartagena and the climbs of Mazzaron descending the big Zero into Lorca
  • Staying at the Sercotel Spa Jardines de Lorca

DAY 3

  • 50 miles
  • Lorca to Aledo via the Sierra Espuna climb 9k of 8-10 % climbing to 1800m
  • Staying at the Monasterio de Santa Eulalia

DAY 4

  • 60 miles
  • Undualting going around the whole of Sierra Espuna but no big climbs
  • Staying a 2nd night at the Monasterio de Santa Eulalia

DAY 5

  • 60 miles
  • Flat(ish) with one climb and finishing through the Portman Hills into La Manga Club

DAY 6

  • REST – Coordinated recovery sessions at the Spa and a chance to kick back and get some sun

DAY 7

  • Short spin of 2 hours to take in the last of the coastal areas around La Manga Club

The tour is a cycling heaven, quiet roads, rustic yet superior accommodation in the mountains and steeped in Vuelta history. Depending on your group’s experience and level we will be happy to discuss certain routes with you to make sure your party is challenges, but not broken. La Manga club offers the perfect last day to recover and reflect on your time together in the saddle. We welcome those groups training for charity rides or looking for a different corporate challenge.

Contact Steve on 07765 255550 to discuss your groups needs, making sure every detail is taken care of.

This package starts from £1050.00 and included in your week are:

  • 3 nights accommodation at La Manga Club, Cartagena
  • 3 nights accommodated in the Murcia region
  • All food throughout your time with us
  • All sports nutrition thanks to ZipVit
  • A support vehicle carrying spares
  • Experienced local guides
  • Recovery sessions every ride
  • Transfers from Murcia or Alicante airport with your bikes