Flybe Article about Sierra Cycling

Outdoor adventures holidays are growing in popularity. No longer content with spending their hard earned holiday lying around at the beach, people are demanding more from their holidays, and that means only one thing - outdoor adventure holidays! Whether you are looking for mountain biking or hiking, rambling or horse riding, dolphin watching, fishing, skiing or Go Karting, Spain is quickly becoming an outdoor adventure activity holiday hot spot.

Immersed in countryside and surrounded by mountains, Andalucia boasts over 300 sunny days a year, making it an ideal place for an outdoor adventure activity holiday. This is indeed one of Spain`s most popular mountain biking holiday destinations. Close to the lively seafront town of Fuengirola and just 20 minutes from Malaga Airport, Sierra Cycling is the place to go if you are looking for fun, adventure and exemplary hospitality.

You will find biking routes here to suit all fitness levels and abilities. For beginners there are several flat routes that have a downward bias including Via Verde, and Rio Grande. Popular intermediate biking and rambling routes in and around Andalucia include: Cerros del Águila (Hills of the Eagles), the mountain village of Mijas, the breathtaking Montes De Malaga National Park, and the fabulous forest located just outside Alhaurin. Expert mountain bikers are recommended to try their skills on the famous Cable Car route, the tricky Towers track or Spain`s championship downhill course, near Ojen.

When planning a mountain biking holiday it is advisable to check with your booking company as to which equipment you can hire, what you need to bring and what will be provided. You can hire a mountain bike, however is you are going to bring your own ensure it is suitable for the terrain. Spending over £500 on a mountain bike will be sufficient for the trails in Andalucia

Pack lightly but pack thoughtfully. Remember biking clothing should respond to your body, allowing your skin to breathe and protecting you from the elements. Jackets should be light weight and waterproof. Regardless of the sunny climate weather is changeable, so choose clothing based on durability and adaptability. Shorts should incorporate a padded seat to protect from bottom numbness! Failing this opt for padded underwear!

Don`t forget to pack those essential accessories: cycling socks, sunglasses, gloves, shoes and helmet - ensure optimum protection and opt for ANSI and/or Snell approved.

Check with your airliner as to luggage weight limits and restrictions. Remember that all you pack (including your bike) will have to be carried with you for the duration of your holiday. Conveniently you will find that the vast majority of airlines now offer a cheap flight service to Spain.

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