![]() ![]() Our cycling holiday here will take you on a journey of flavours, with the opportunity to stop and visit wineries, farms, traditional bakeries, fisheries and olive oil mills. Sardinia prides itself on the production of organic foods: cheeses, wines, countless varieties of breads, cured meats, saffron, juicy sun ripened fruits and much more. A beautiful backdrop of outstanding colours, perfumes and crystal clear emerald seas will accompany you throughout the week. The climb to Abuna Yemana Guh Rock ChurchĬycling in Sardinia really doesn't get much better than this! Our Island Flavours holiday will see you cycling in Sardinia’s south-west corner, a region bursting with expanses of vineyards and olive groves, oak wooded valleys, high rugged cliffs dotted with Spanish watchtowers, splendid beaches and secluded coves. Historic Lalibela, Axum & tales of the Queen of Sheeba The spellbinding Simien Mountains & its Gelada Baboonsĭelicious food and Ethiopian coffee stops We end the tour in style with two lovely days of cycling in Mekele and Gashena before time at the UNESCO world heritage site of Lalibela where we spend a day visiting the magnificent rock-hewn churches.īack in Addis there just time for a final delicious spot of Ethiopian food and a cold celebratory Dashen beer at one of its most famous restaurants before connections home. It’s here in this spaghetti-western landscape of flat dry plains and towering rock outcrops, that rust-red pinnacles soar like sandcastles above the plateaus and is where we have an incredible barefoot climb to the famous church of Abuna Yemata in Gar’Alta Hawzen. Our next spot of cycling sees us exploring the region of Tigra and the Gheralta Mountains. There’s lots to see here and so with this in mind we spend a day exploring its numerous cultural highlights. Next stop is the former capital of Gondar, with its magnificent castle, before we head to the majestic Simien Mountains for a couple of days of simply stunning hiking.īack on the bikes we leave the lofty heights of the Simien and wind our way through the Tekeze Mountains to Zarima before reaching Axum. Add to this the beautiful Simien Mountains with its awe inspiring views, incredible wildlife such as Gelada Baboons, Walia Ibex and the majestic Bearded Vultures and it is little wonder that Ethiopia is a must see destination for adventurous cyclists and hikers.įollowing arrival into the country’s bustling capital Addis Ababa we fly up to Bahir Dar where after a visit to Ura Kidane Monastery we start our cycling with a ride to the Blue Nile Waterfall. Within its borders, you’ll find the world’s 4th holiest Islamic city along with the oldest continuously occupied town south of the Sahara.Ĭompelling antiquities include the medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and Axum, ruined palaces and temples dating back 3,000 years, the magnificent 17th century castles of Gondar, and the oldest human fossils unearthed anywhere on the planet. Taking a refreshing post ride dip in the MedĮthiopia is an ancient country whose unique cultural heritage, rich history and remarkable biodiversity are reflected in a tally of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The seemingly never-ending descent down to the fine sands of Estepona Staying in the quintessentially Spanish town of Old Ronda With guided tours scheduled in March and November, the Roads of Ronda tour is an excellent option for riders looking for a little early or late season cycling in the sunshine and the perfect way to kickstart your road cycling season. Throw in one of the best climates in Europe, lashings of fantastic home cooked Andalucian food, beautiful, peaceful accommodation close to Ronda and a generous sprinkling of Skedaddleness and we reckon you’re definitely in for a cycling treat! The area is a road cycling paradise with miles of smooth surfaces and largely traffic free roads on which we will explore the Guadiaro Valley, the stunning limestone mountains of Grazalema and the Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves. It boasts a wealth of fantastic loop rides which meander through chestnut clad hillsides and dotted with ancient white villages which lead us to some of the more challenging passes in the area - such as Puerto de Las Palomas. Ronda is a Spanish gem, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges. Cheap flights to Malaga from a wide range of UK regional airports leave a little over an hours transfer to the accommodation in our fantastic Andalucian rural retreat. It's difficult to think of anywhere more Spanish and it’s difficult to think of anywhere more ideally situated for a centre based week of riding the Spanish terrain. Ronda is a beautiful city, famous for its three historic bridges, steeped in history and generally regarded as the birthplace of modern bullfighting.
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