{"id":1437,"date":"2021-08-20T14:15:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T14:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=1437"},"modified":"2025-01-13T11:06:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T10:06:17","slug":"vuelta-alert-cycling-on-the-costa-blanca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/vuelta-alert-fietsen-aan-de-costa-blanca","title":{"rendered":"5x tips for cycling on the Costa Blanca"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spain is a cycling destination par excellence. We previously wrote about cycling paradise Mallorca<\/a> and about Tenerife<\/a> as beautiful 'year-round' destinations. A slightly better-known destination is the Costa Blanca. The region around Alicante, especially Calpe, is very popular among cyclists. Many pro teams store their winter training camp in this region. Because of the good roads, good temperatures and also the beautiful climbs, you can fully enjoy this region as a cyclist. The riders will finish on the Balcon d'Alicante, in itself a cool challenge. We asked our friends from Allure Bike rental<\/a> for great tips and not unexpectedly the following col came out of it! Hereby 5x tips for cycling on the Costa Blanca!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coll de Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If any climb is synonymous with the Costa Blanca, it is he twel the Coll de Rates. Measured all the way from the start, the climb is 14km long and it can be climbed from two sides. The percentages will not scare an average pro rider. And that's precisely why it's a great training climb. Warm up the legs and have a good last stretch. With a maximum of 8% at the north side and 9% at the south side, a perfect way to get used to the steeper work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coll de Rates<\/a>, Bolulla, Spain<\/p>- Distance: 14 km, Elevation: 533 m, Avg. Grade: 4.8 %<\/blockquote>