Jan 302012
 
Combine Mountain Biking in Spain with a City Break, Rural Get-Away or Beach Holiday

As it´s the time of year when thoughts are turning to the warmer months ahead and of holidays in the sun, we´re all thinking of how we can maximise our precious free time and of course value for our hard earned cash. These days, more people are opting for a vacation that provides the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities rather than just a beach holiday or sight-seeing trip. However, it´s often the case that to indulge in a favourite hobby whilst away, one has to opt for a specifically organised [...]

Jan 272012
 
Designing a New Guided Mountain Bike Route

In preparation for the forthcoming season, I have been working on a new Guided Mountain Bike Route that will now be added to our portfolio. This is one of our tougher routes as it includes some very steep ascents and takes in a remote and high mountain pass. I´ve been working on this one for a while, essentially trying to join up various off-road sections to form a circular route that minimises the amount of on-road work and makes the most of the rural tracks and trails. After 3 or 4 [...]

Jan 162012
 
Short Sharp Training Ride

A busy schedule dictated that I didn´t have a lot of time for a ride last Saturday but the day was perfect with blue skies and very little wind.  Therefore I decided (somewhat hesitantly) to do one of my short training rides.  Today I chose the very short but very steep ride up to the top of Monduver.  The route is very short, infact only a few kms but it´s straight uphill from my doorstep to the summit, a climb of almost 500 metres to the summit that stands at 841 [...]

Nov 142011
 
Cycling in Albufera de Valencia - August 2011

Albufera de Valencia is a Natural Park just south of the city of Valencia. The area covers over 21,000 hectares and comprises a huge fresh water lake of 3,000 hectares in surface area, rice fields, reed beds, coastal wooded areas and a series of smaller ponds and canals. Although not an area associated with mountain biking (ie. it´s flat!) it can provide a good easy day out amongst some unique habitats. That´s exactly what Caroline, the lady who chose the route wanted – a good ride out that was comfortable [...]

Sep 182011
 
Guided Mountain Bike Trips - Special Offer

Special Offer – Self Catering Accommodation & Guided Mountain Bike Trips or 2-Day Beginners Skills Course In line with our policy of providing flexibility and excellent value for money for our clients, we are delighted to present a range of Special Offer packages that include accommodation and Guided Mountain Bike Trips or 2-Day Skills Course. These Special Offers are available from 1st October to 30th May, including Easter but excluding Christmas.  Included is up to 7 nights self catering accommodation in our home village of La Drova, and either 2 or 3 [...]

Aug 222011
 
Mountain Biking in Valencia

Guided Mountain Bike Tours, Bike Rental & Mountain Biking Skills Courses in the Beautiful Valencian Countryside. mountainbikingvalencia.com is owned by Nature Trail Spain, a small but specialist active tourism company based in La Drova, a mountain village very close to the Mediterranean coast, 70km South of Valencia and 45km North of Denia.  Our aim is to provide the visitor with an opportunity to make the very best of their time here by benefitting from our local knowledge and specialist professional services.  We offer our services  throughout the La Safor region, Northern [...]