Cycling is a low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, it is also fun and good for the environment. Riding to work/school/the shops is one of the most time-efficient ways to integrate exercise with your daily routine.
To be fit and healthy we need to be physically active. Exercise on a regular…
Recently I have met several riders at Bar Parada in Montecorto who have called into the village for refreshments and to see where the Andalucian Cycling Experience is based. Whilst chatting to these riders, who have travelled to Andalucia from around the world to ride in this area after reading 'Our Story' on the ACE…
Eat.
I am a great believer that your body tells you what it needs, that is why we have cravings for certain foods like steak or fish. There has been a bucket load of advice written on nutrition for cyclists and what we should and should not be eating before, during and after our planned…
It has to be said, with over 300 days of sunshine each year, Spain has got to be one of the most popular destinations for a cycling holiday in the whole of Europe.
Whilst it is possible to ride all year round, the summer months(July & August) are particularly hot, hence rides are best completed between…
One of the best ways to explore the Serrania de Ronda, the Grazalema Natural Park and the surrounding area is by bike. We want to take the stress of bringing your own bike to Andalucia by providing high quality bike rentals for everyone from families and groups of friends looking for a leisurely recreational day…
Your cycling holiday in Spain is, in my opinion (which is probably biased) the best way to explore this beautiful and diverse country. However, there is much more to see and do than just riding your bike whilst here on your cycling holiday in Spain! Here in Andalucia, southern Spain, there are numerous other activities…
Being comfortable whilst riding your bike is extremely important. Afterall, if you go out riding and come back with aches and pains from being uncomfortable on the bike, let's face it, you are less likely to be in a hurry to repeat the experience! In my opinion the 3 most important pieces of kit to…
The gearing on your road bike is one of the most important things to get right! The gears have a significant impact on how fast/ far you’re able to ride and how quickly you'll fatigue your muscles. Therefore, correct gearing will maximise enjoyment and minimise your suffering!
If your gears are too easy you'll spin out and be bouncing around on the seat. If they’re too high, you'll be grinding the gears, getting out of the saddle and fatiguing your muscles quickly. Neither scenario works in terms of enjoyment and longevity of your riding.
We all want to ride faster with less effort but is this really possible? I see a lot of riders during the year and pretty much all of them are looking to ride faster, myself included, and we want to be able to achieve this without to much extra effort.
Here are a few useful tips…
Did you know that a 2% drop in hydration leads to a 12% drop in energy levels.
When training you should be drinking at least 800ml of liquids, that's 1 bidon, for every hour that your are riding. You should also drink 800-1600ml before a training session to ensure you are well hydrated before you start…
5 Reasons to take your next cycling holiday in Spain
Claire and I moved to Spain in October 2004 and launched the Andalucian Cycling Experience in August 2005. Our aim was to provide top quality cycling holidays in Andalucia, southern Spain. We started the business with 4 bikes and 2 bike racks for our car,…
Generally in life I believe in a ‘Can Do’ attitude. After all, Claire & I didn’t move to Spain in 2004 just to open ‘a cycling business’ we came to open and run ‘the best cycling business in Andalucia’! The same self-belief we had in ourselves, I also apply to many other areas of my…
