Frequently Asked Questions

Are long weekends and midweek arrivals/departures possible?
Our flight arrives at 3am Can you pick us up?
Where can we book flights into Malaga?
I compete in races and my partner wants to ride with you but only easy routes.
Are you legal and fully insured?
How much spending money will we need?
I don’t feel very fit or confident at present as the rain has stopped me riding in
England.
Is it dangerous?
"Free Bar" What does that mean?
How can we pay?
Do you have uplift assistance to avoid too much climbing
Isnīt the Costa-del-Sol full of drunken Brits?
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Do you cater for non-riders?
Are you open all year round?
Isn’t it too hot in June and September for biking?
How much singletrack is there?
What type of bikes do you rent?
Is it a problem if I bring my own bike?

Are long weekends and midweek arrivals/departures possible?

Most people come from Saturday to Saturday for a week but as we are just 20 minutes from Malaga Airport we are flexible enough to cater for weekend stays and midweek arrivals. We know flying is a lot cheaper midweek so we give you the choice of arrival day and time. Get to Malaga airport by midday and an afternoon ride is possible!
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Our flight arrives at 3am Can you pick us up?

We would rather collect you at more civilized times but if that is the only flight you can get then we will collect you in our minibus.
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Where can we book flights into Malaga?

See our links section for easy online booking with Easyjet and many other low cost airlines.
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I compete in races and my partner wants to ride with you but only easy routes.

We have a whole range of routes from mega fast uphill training runs to easier flatter scenic routes and use 3 or more guides (How many small bike companies can say that!) to ensure all standards are catered for.
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Are you legal and fully insured?

We are legally registered with the Spanish tourist authorities (AT/MA/00129) and have full public liability insurance. We are also a tax paying limited company (B92110782). Beware travelling with an unregistered illegal company as this could cause you problems!Top

How much spending money will we need?

Just about everything is covered except for a small lunch and the evening meal. We have a large selection of good (excellent value) restaurants in Fuengirola so around £100 per person per week will leave enough for presents for your friends and family.
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I don’t feel very fit or confident at present as the weather has stopped me riding in England.

Don’t worry! We can start slowly and by the end of the week you will surprise yourself about how much you have improved. If you feel you need a confidence boost why not try a course for a day or two in England with www.mountainbikeinstruction.co.uk
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Is it dangerous?

Like a skiing holiday there is always the danger of a fall. We tailor our routes so no one has to ride difficult terrain unless they want to. As accidents can happen we advise you to get an EHIC card (free - apply on internet). This will plug you straight into the excellent Spanish medical facilities. Our guides are first-aid qualified and first-aid kits are always carried on each ride.Please note that helmets must be worn on all our guided rides.
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"Free Bar" What does that mean?

We offer:
Spanish beer along with Spanish red, white, rose and Sparkling Cava house wines.
A good selection of cans of soft drinks - coke, orange, lemon lime, sparkling water, mineral water, and a choice of fruit juices.
A large range of spirits to mix that perfect evening cocktail.
A range of pre-meal nibbles, peanuts, olives, cheeses etc.
Our bar is unlimited, meaning we will constantly keep it (and all other provisions) topped up over the course of your stay - so never fear, you'll never run out!
And the best thing is that there is absolutely no charge for any of this!
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How can we pay?

Simple. Just let us have your credit card details to reserve your dates and then pay the balance in cash on arrival. If you wish to prepay we can supply our English bank details for direct payment. We accept credit cards with a 2% surcharge (That’s what they charge us!)
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Do you have uplift assistance to avoid too much climbing

All of our routes have lift assistance in the buses, sometimes just gaining 500 metres to the start of the ride finishing at the coast, some with uplifts throughout the day. That way there will be more time for that singletrack descending that we all love.
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Isnīt the Costa-del-Sol full of non-Spanish tourists?

On the contrary, Fuengirola is the coastal town where Spaniards from Madrid, Cordoba and Seville love to come for a holiday. Full of Spanish bars and restaurants you will get the real flavour of Spain.
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Do you cater for vegetarians?

In our base, yes and there are lots of vegetarian choices for the evening meals.
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Do you cater for non-riders?

Non-riders including children are welcome and there is always plenty to do here. We have many other sports locally including horse riding, golf, sailing, skiing (snow and water), tennis, windsurfing, squash, karting, mountain walking, dolphin watching and many other activities. We are right on the beach and have a large swimming pool and gardens. Top

Are you open all year round?

We are open all year except July and August. The temperature is too warm for comfortable biking so we have a break until September when it is much more pleasant.
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Isn’t it too hot in June and September for biking?

It does get hot during the afternoon so in June and September we tend to have an early breakfast and get off promptly and back before the afternoon heat arrives. The afternoon can be spent on the beach or by our large pool. We are closed all of July and August.
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How much singletrack is there?

All our rides have lots of singletrack, ranging from flowing tracks through forests to extreme XC. You don’t need a 3-hour airport transfer to get to great biking.
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What type of bikes do you rent?

We have a fleet of modern top quality  fully suspension bikes. All our bikes are well maintained and serviced and replaced every year.

We constantly sell the bikes after a few weeks use so they all fairly new.
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Is it a problem if I bring my own bike?

Airlines all charge for bikes around £40/£50 return. Weight allowance goes up from 20kg. to 32kg. So you will have to think carefully about extra luggage! We suggest cardboard bike box free at any bike shop with plenty of lagging protection. Most airlines will not accept bikes unless boxed. Click here for Packing advice.
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