{"id":15944,"date":"2024-02-18T09:12:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T08:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=15944"},"modified":"2024-02-18T09:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T08:12:17","slug":"cycling-on-the-costa-blanca-training-paradise-for-pros-and-aficionados-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/fietsen-aan-de-costa-blanca-trainingsparadijs-voor-profs-en-liefhebbers","title":{"rendered":"Cycling on the Costa Blanca \u2013 a training paradise for professionals and enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the winter season, the region around Alicante and Calpe is a phenomenal cycling paradise. In the autonomous region of Valencia, there are a myriad of bike enthusiasts. Not for nothing, more and more professional teams and amateur teams are looking to this beautiful region for their training camps. Moreover, more and more professional riders (including none other than Mathieu van der Poel) have apartments here and spend almost the entire winter there. Excellent roads, beautiful climbs, and mild temperatures combined with lovely winter sunshine make this region the perfect place to start a good cycling season. And that applies not only to the pros. Even as recreational cyclists, you can enjoy yourself here. We cycled for four days along the Costa Blanca through Marina Alta, as this area is also called. We have compiled the most beautiful routes and tips for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ruth enjoys the spring sunshine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The typical white stone blocks that mark the edge of the road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By: Ruth Koops of \u2018t Jagt and Tim Sinke<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are staying at the beautifully located Bed & Breakfast Good Idea<\/a> From the welcoming Hans and Jolanda. This B&B is located in an authentic finca that is more than a hundred years old and is just outside the village of Xal\u00f3 in the Jalon Valley. The B&F has seven double rooms and a shared conservatory where you can have breakfast or relax. If you are going cycling on the Costa Blanca, this place is ideal for a group of cyclists. If you book all the rooms, you can also use the kitchen. One of the rooms can also be converted into storage for the bikes, with a professional hanging rack. There is a swimming pool and a \u2018drinking pool\u2019 to cool off in, although that is for the real enthusiasts in the wintertime. In the conservatory there are comfortable seats for relaxing in the afternoon and evening sun, and you can look out over an almond plantation and the mountains in the distance. Hans and Jolanda welcome you with great warmth and care. For example, after a hearty breakfast, you can start your bike ride with peace of mind and a full stomach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find more accommodations on our map of bike hotels below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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