CYCLE SPAIN'S CASTLES & CANYONS

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  David Thomas

  SEGOVIA: CYCLE THE SPANISH HEARTLAND

  

  Written October 2010

  This is a perfect balance of cycling, scenery and culture in a part of Spain which I had no idea had so much to offer. Jaime is an excellent tour leader. I had the most fantastic time.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Tearing up the roads under the biggest blue sky on the 3rd cycling day. Also, laughing so hard it hurt.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Jaime is the best.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Be aware that mornings can be very frosty in October so you need at least 2 layers.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  GREAT

   
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  Maurice Bard

  SEGOVIA: CYCLE THE SPANISH HEARTLAND

  

  Written April 2010

  The trip from start to finish was well organised, taking in spectacular scenery, local hotels and food, accompanied by our guide Javier who clearly took a personal delight in showing us the special places of his homeland. I didn't know it was possible to have so much fun and will remember it always. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  We were taken along quiet backroads and off-road on the Camino de Santiago, seeing beautiful countryside flowers and wildlife that none of us would have found without Javier's local knowlegde.

  The Duraton gorge was spectacular with Eagles and Buzzards nesting and soaring.

  We met local people in small hotels and were treated to lovely regional dishes like slow baked lamb and suckling pig.

  Storks nested on every church tower and tree, like a picture in a gallery.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Javier assisted by his brother Jaime were charming and took a personal pride in looking after us and showing us the best of their homeland. They had carefully reconnoitered the paths and hotels and had lots of local knowldege and information regarding the wildlife.

  The schedules were well thought out, the hotels carefully selected, each day's itinerary just pefect.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Be prepared for a smashing time, you won't be able to better this one.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The rides each day were exactly the right amount of challenge, plenty of small hills to get the blood flowing and after every climb comes a screaming downhill.

  The group was fantastic, we drank every night to replenish our fluid and yarned until the early hours.

  I have consequently booked 2 further tours and am planning to take some other of Javier and Jaime's tours.

   
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  Simon Wilkins

  SEGOVIA: CYCLE THE SPANISH HEARTLAND

  

  Written April 2010

  This was a fantastic holiday that combined beautiful countryside, quiet roads and a tour leader that went out of his way to look after us and make the holiday a memorable one. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Cycling along a quiet country road and suddenly arriving at a royal palace then cycling through its grounds with deer close by. Travelling along through beautiful, almost car-free roads through the foothills of the mountains; stopping to refill at village fountains and eating delicious greengages; bathing in a cool, natural pool one evening. You feel inspired almost as soon as you get on your bike in these surroundings. 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Jaime, our group leader was second to none and really went out of his way to make the holiday really memorable. From making sure everyone's bikes were in good working order and doing running repairs to making sure everyone was looked after (quite a challenge with a group of fourteen) Jaime did a terric job. Jaime was friendly and helpful, as was his brother Javier, who provided vehicular support and together they made it a seamless holiday.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This was our first cycling holiday and we'd thoroughly recommend it