Tour
Total tour distance: 350 miles
Daily tour distance: 60 miles
Difficulty: 80 / 100
Description
'---Advance reservation for 2016 is now OPEN!---
Advance Reservations guaranty you place on the tour before tour booking is opened up to the general public. An advance reservation accompanied by $US 150 deposit ensures priority booking status when the tour details are announced later in the year. The tour details will be sent by email to all holders of an advance reservation you will then have a 1-week period to formalize your booking. If you choose to confirm your booking a further $US 500 will be required.
Reserve your place now and make sure you see the season’s third hottest Grand Tour LIVE! Ride hard-core, averaging 70 miles a day and cross the most spectacular mountains and natural parks in Spain. We will make sure you will stay in superb, highly recommended, all 3-5 star hotels and your gourmet dinners will be prepared by the best chefs one could find. Come and experience Spain at its best!
Tour of Spain 2016 route will be released later this winter, but we already know that the nature of La Vuelta will remain challenging with its summit finishes. We are sure already that some of the most famous climbs like Alto de l’ANGLIRU, LAGOS de CAVADONGA, La FARRAPONA, PUERTO de ANCARES or BOLA del MUNDO will be included in our tour. Besides, La Vuelta is the most intimate of the 3 professional grand cycling tours, the relaxed atmosphere and accessibility to the pro cyclists and their teams make it a very special experience.
You will be able to follow the Tour in our special dedicated race viewing areas in large tents on the top of the final climbs with LIVE TV race coverage, picnic lunch and cold drinks. And we are sure we will have the best spots in Year 2016. Reserve your spot now!
---What we can promise?---
*All-inclusive guided and supported cycling holidays
*Hard core cycling averaging 60-70 miles/day
*Min time spent in a van transfers, we focus on riding
*Ride guide - the owner of HC Bike Tours
*Support van during the ride
*The best race viewing spots in our special dedicated race viewing area in a large tent at the top of the final climbs with LIVE TV race coverage, delicious picnic lunch and cold drinks
*On road supplements including local fresh bread, cheese, meet, fruit, snacks, energy bars and drinks – you will have one of the best picnic spots in your life at a top of the most beautiful climbs with a superb views
*Free WiFi in all our vehicles
*Photos of your tour provided at the end of the tour
*Personalized service begins with a small limited group to no more than 7 guests and 1 support staff to max 3 guests
*The OWNER of HC Bike Tours creates and personally hosts your holiday experience
*Special care about non-riders. Non-riders have the opportunity to experience being pampered daily taking excursions in local mountain villages, or also accompanying their partner in the comfortable tour minibuses
=> Price: $US 3000-4000 for 8-10 days all-inclusive tour
* the final price and date to be announced upon release of the complete itinerary.
---INCLUSIONS---
*Guided and van supported tour
*Support vehicles during the ride
*Access to HC Bike Tours dedicated race viewing area
*All transfers and ground transportation in a comfortable 8-9 seat minivan
*All luggage transfers
*Accommodation fees for the hotels
*All breakfasts
*Lunches and picnics where it will be possible
*On road supplements including fresh bread, cheese, meet, fruit, snacks, energy bars and drinks
*All dinners, except few that we have specifically left open for you to explore the local cuisine
*Services of professional English speaking staff – ex Pro riders, cycling insiders
*Experienced mechanic
*Free WiFi in all our vehicles
*Welcome pack including two water bottles, recovery drink, maps for the tours, HC Bike *Tours pro jersey
*Photos of your tour provided at the end of the tour
*Pre-tour training and holiday preparation advice
*HC Bike Tours staff evenings experience exchange – Pro experience sharing, nutrition advise, bike fitting, coaching
*We welcome non-riders and family members of riders. The non-riders may choose to take the daily climbs with the riders in the comfortable van or to explore the local area by themselves
---EXCLUSIONS---
*Airfare
*Travel and personal insurance (recommended)
*Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
*Rental bike (available for an additional fee)