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Spanish Biking Federation
Real Federación Española de Ciclismo, C/ Ferraz 16, 28008 Madrid
Madrid
Communidad de Madrid
91 540 08 41
Type: Bicycling
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Madrid
Communidad de Madrid
91 540 08 41
Type: Bicycling
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Touring on a bicycle is becoming increasingly popular as package guide companies rush to sign up hundreds of curious tourists seduced by the prospect of getting up close and personal with popular historical routes. The Camino de Santiago, the hills and valleys of Las Alpujarras and the Ruta de la Plata (Roman silver route) across the meseta are three such routes. These tours can be very costly, however, not to mention limiting.With a little planning and saddlebags, you can just as easily embark on your own two-wheeled tour for a fraction of the cost.
Off-road trails are prevalent in the mountains and rural confines, but rarely marked and often restricted to hikers or off-limits for conservation reasons. Arrangements can be made to rent bikes for extended periods in Madrid and Barcelona. The rental companies are mentioned in their respective sections; costs vary, but expect to pay around 75-100 Euro per week and more for a dual-shock bike; cost of these businesses can provide self-guided tourist itineraries as well. Most major tourist destinations have at least one bike rental shop and these usually charge by the hour or day.
The staff on hand will more than likely be knowledgeable about the surrounding trails, and tourist offices (which are everywhere) can supply further information on trails and where to acquire bikes. Always take a rental bike for a test spin to check the tires, the gears and the brakes. Some of these shops are notoriously lax in maintaining their equipment. Another good resource is the Spanish Biking Federation.
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