Calpe Training Camp
- Two ride groups, Bella Vita and Gamba Tonica, e-bikes welcome
- Coll de Rates, Vall de Guadalest and the coast towards Altea
- 4★ hotel on the beach, full board
What to expect
Spring starts in Calpe. In March, on the Costa Blanca between Valencia and Alicante, you already ride in summer kit and the days are long and mild. From the sea the road climbs into the hills inland, through farmland and white villages: every winter professional teams come to train right here.
An Easter on the bike. We ride along the coast towards Altea and Moraira, then up inland: the steady hairpins of the Coll de Rates, the Vall de Guadalest with its village perched on the rock, the vineyards of the Vall de Pop around Xaló. And every day you come back to a hotel right on the beach.
Everyone at their own pace. We ride in two groups, Bella Vita and Gamba Tonica, and every day you choose who to ride with, on an e-bike too: we set off together, wait for each other at the top and ride back together. The camp suits touring cyclists, riders preparing for the new season, couples and friends with different legs, and you can come on your own too.
The staff always at your side. Experienced guides, a support van, refreshment stops, mechanical support and daily laundry for your cycling kit. Back from the ride, if you like, a massage with our therapist and compression therapy.
For non-cyclists too. Whoever comes with you has a dedicated Tour Leader and a programme of their own, with optional excursions to Alicante, Valencia and Altea. Everyone meets up for lunch and spends the rest of the day together.
Moments from the holiday
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Your days on the bike
Find your pace
You choose your group on site and can switch from one day to the next.
The group with shorter distances, with an average of 1,000 m of climbing a day.
The group with longer distances, with an average of 1,700 m of climbing a day.
Your days on the bike
Day 1ArrivalMonday 22 March
Arrival at Valencia airport and transfer to the hotel in Calpe. Free time, then a briefing with the Bike Division staff to walk you through the days of the camp.
Days 2–7Riding daysTuesday 23 to Sunday 28 March
In the morning, breakfast at the hotel and the bike tour sets off around 9.00–9.30. The activities and excursions for non-cycling companions also start in the morning. Everyone is back at the hotel for lunch, riders and companions alike (with some exceptions).
In the afternoon, time to relax: the beach, the pool, a walk along the seafront or a drink with the other participants. You can also treat yourself to a massage or enjoy the hotel's facilities. Dinner at the hotel, all together.
Day 8DepartureMonday 29 March
Transfer to Valencia airport for your flight home.
The bike tours follow a different route every day. Times are approximate and may vary with the route and the pace of the group. Every evening you receive the GPX track for the next day.
Where you stay
- Direct beach access
- Infinity pool
- Spa, with supplement
- Gym open day and night
- Full board
On the Calpe seafront, right on Arenal beach: step out of the lobby and you are on the sand, and the old town and the Peñón de Ifach are within walking distance. From the infinity pool and the restaurant you look out over the bay; after the ride you can head to the spa, over 800 square metres with a supplement, or to the gym, open day and night. It has hosted us since the first edition and welcomes guests aged 16 and over: for families with children there is, on request, another 4-star hotel next door with the same programme.
What's included
- 8 days / 7 nights at Gran Hotel Sol y Mar 4★ in Calpe, on the seafront
- Full board, drinks not included
- Transfers to and from Valencia airport, on the days and at the times set for the group
- Bike Division Tour Leader and guides
- 6 bike tours with 2 ride groups
- Support vehicle with snacks, drinks and fruit on the bike tours
- Support, mechanical assistance and Italian Bike Division staff always on hand
- Daily laundry for your cycling kit
- Bike Division Calpe Training Camp jersey
- Dedicated Tour Leader for non-cycling companions
- Basic medical and baggage insurance
- Compression therapy for recovery, included
- Single room, limited availability
- Sea-view room, subject to availability
- Carbon road bike hire, Ultegra/105 groupset and disc brakes
- Road e-bike hire
- Bike transport on the airport transfer, if you fly with your own bike
- Hard bike case hire to fly with your own bike
- Bike Division shorts by Alé Cycling, to match the jersey
- Excursions for companions to Alicante, Valencia and Altea
- Transfers for arrivals or departures outside the group times
- Extra nights in Calpe, before or after the camp
- Travel cancellation insurance
- For families with children, another 4★ hotel next to the Sol y Mar, with the same programme
- Massages with our therapist, at extra cost
- Flight, which you can book yourself or ask us to book
- Tourist tax, payable locally
Riders who have travelled with us
Io e mio marito abbiamo fatto svariati viaggi con Bike Division: New York, Londra, Marbella, Gran Canaria, Marche, Fiandre… e ne faremo ancora. Organizzazione sempre al top. Viaggi e soggiorni ben preparati, percorsi per i ciclisti con guide professionali e con meccanici top e rifornimenti a seguito, programma per accompagnatrici e accompagnatori sempre diverso. Il tutto perfettamente orchestrato da tutto lo staff, capitanato dal campione Andrea Tonti e da Michela Matteucci. La gentilezza e la massima disponibilità non mancano mai. Grazie Bike Division
Bike Division is a professional cycling trip organizer and operator. My friends and I have traveled with them for over 6 years every year and they surpass our expectations both in the cycling planning and routes as well as in delivering excellence in service. They carefully plan the journeys, select the hotels and have staff to support the trip like excellent mechanics and masseurs. Great job Bike Division!
Appena rientrati dal Cammino Portoghese fino a Santiago… e ancora pieni di entusiasmo. Dopo la splendida esperienza in Marocco, abbiamo scelto di nuovo Bike Division e si sono confermati una garanzia. Abbiamo attraversato luoghi meravigliosi, godendoci ogni tappa.
How to book your place
If you need to cancel
If you need to cancel, the penalties depend on how long before departure you cancel and are set out in the travel contract. We recommend cancellation insurance, which you can add when you confirm.
Get all the details
We'll send you the holiday brochure with the package, programme and prices by email and WhatsApp.
Before you go
How do I book a trip?
Fill in the quote request on the trip page, or message or call us: within 24 working hours we send you the full proposal. To confirm your place you pay a deposit, usually 30% of the price, together with the full cost of flights and cancellation insurance, if you chose them. The balance is due by the date in your travel contract, normally one month before departure.
What does the price include? Is the flight included?
The price covers everything you find in the trip programme. Every holiday always includes:
- accommodation
- Bike Division Tour Leader and guides
- daily bike tours with support van and refreshments (snacks, drinks and fruit)
- mechanic and Italian staff always with you
- daily laundry for your cycling kit
- personalised Bike Division jersey
- basic medical and baggage insurance
Meal plan, airport transfer and a Tour Leader for non-riders vary from trip to trip. The flight is usually not included, so you can leave from wherever and whenever you like: book it yourself or let us do it.
How fit do I need to be?
Each trip shows the distance and climbing of the routes, so you can see straight away if it suits you. On some trips you can choose between two groups every morning, and you can almost always ride an e-bike too. If in doubt, tell us how you ride: we will advise you.
I'm travelling alone: will I find company?
Yes, and sooner than you think: we ride as a group and spend the days together. If you want a room to yourself you can ask for a single, with a supplement; otherwise we find you a roommate. Many friendships among our riders started this way.
Can I bring someone who doesn't ride?
Of course. On many trips non-riders have their own programme, with a dedicated Tour Leader: the trip page tells you if it is available.
Can I bring my own bike? Which bikes can I hire?
As you prefer: bring your own or hire one. If you fly with your bike you need a bike case: if you don't have one, we ship one of our hard cases to your home. If you hire, your bike is ready at the hotel: good-quality bikes suited to the trip. The model depends on availability and on your measurements, which is why we always ask for your height and measurements: so we can prepare the right bike for you.
Can I join with an e-bike?
Yes, on most trips: the trip page says so. If you fly in, the e-bike has to be hired locally, because airlines do not allow them on board.
What happens if I have to cancel?
Cancellation terms vary from trip to trip and the exact dates are in your contract: if you cancel by those dates you get a partial refund; after that the price is no longer refundable. Flights, insurance policies and bike hire are never refundable.
To travel with peace of mind we recommend cancellation insurance. It is optional and you request it when you confirm the trip. If a certified unforeseen event stops you from leaving, the policy refunds the price in your travel contract, minus the cost of the policy and the excess. Cases, limits and exclusions are those in the policy document, which we can send you whenever you like.
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