Bike Camp Altea
BIKE CAMP ALTEA
Week 12 - 16. March - 23 March 2024
Bike Camp Altea in week 12 has developed over recent years to be the camp with the highest level of participants as many are preparing for the season's bike races in the master classes or exercise races such as La Marmotte and Grejsdalsløbet. In week 12, there are usually 30-35 participants and we ride in 3 groups, where group 1 is typically competition riders who are preparing for license races in the Master classes as well as exercise races such as La Marmotte and Grejsdalsløbet. The participants are divided into three groups, so that everyone can find a suitable group - regardless of whether you are at a competitive level or just love cycling and meeting new people.
During the camp there will be a catering car offering snacks, water and energy drink from Infinit Nutrition so you can focus on enjoying the trip. The car stops 1 to 2 carefully selected places along the route, which gives you the opportunity to cycle without having to worry about running out of water and energy.
An additional advantage of this camp is the possibility to have your bike transported from Denmark to the hotel in Spain. That way, you avoid the hassle of traveling with your bike on the plane.
If you dream of exploring the Spanish mountains without worrying about finding the best routes – and at the same time enjoying delicious Spanish food and a glass of wine or beer with a view of the azure Mediterranean Sea – then Bike Camp Altea is just for you! Come and experience an unforgettable cycling week in fantastic company.
We are flexible in terms of arrival and departure dates, so please send an enquiry
The hotel is right down to the water
The hotel has a sea view from all rooms and the hotel has developed over the last few years into the most bike-friendly hotel in the Altea / Calpe area. Many of the biggest cycling teams use this hotel for their training sessions during the winter months.
The hotel is 4 stars and has been completely renovated since 2018 and today appears as a new state-of-the-art hotel with facilities such as fitness, spa area, beauty clinic, pool area with direct access to the beach, which is 10 m from the pool.
The hotel has the Bike Zone, which is an exclusive center for cyclists that can accommodate more than 200 bicycles. Separate bicycle cellar with separate group rooms, washing area, washing machines and dryers as well as washing powder for free use by participants at the Bike Camp. In addition, there is a workshop/tools etc.
Altea is 45 minutes from Alicante airport and the hotel is only a 10 minute walk from the old town of Altea.
What is required to join?
The participants are those who have no problem riding 3 - 5 hours or more on a racing bike. They are between 18 - 65 years old and they love experiencing the world from a bicycle, great challenges that can push their limits and give them experiences of a lifetime. Age is not decisive, but the most important thing is that you, as a participant, are willing to train to get in shape before you go, so you and the other participants will clearly have the best experience.
Group 1 26-28 km/ten mountains corresponding to +4 watts/kg FTP. About 700 km will be driven with about 12,000 hm
Group 2 23-26 km/ten mountains corresponding to 3-4 watts/kg FTP. There will be approx. 600 km with approx. 10,000 hm
Group 3 20-23 km/ten mountains corresponding to 2.5-3 watts/kg FTP. There will be approx. 500 km with approx. 8,000 hm
How do I find my FTP w/kg
It is difficult to compare an average speed from Denmark to Altea due to the many meters of altitude and therefore we use the term w/kg.
To find your FTP w/kg you have to ride as hard as you can for 20 minutes on a bike that has a wattmeter, possibly a spinning bike. If you can drive 260w for 20 min and weigh 75 kg, the same FTP w/kg = 3.5 w/kg
The climate in Altea
Altea offers more than 300 days of sunshine and mild winters with an average temperature of 18º. This makes it one of the most weather-safe areas in Spain during the winter.
Best roads of Calpe/Altea
Altea is 10 km from the well-known cycling town of Calpe, but in Altea you avoid big city traffic when you go out cycling. Because directly opposite the hotel is a small road that provides perfect access to the mountains and fantastic experiences as well as picture-perfect views. The area offers perfect cycling terrain with undisturbed roads in the mountains. The difficulty of the climbs varies, so there is something for everyone.
The price includes the following
7 days on the bike with guides and new fantastic routes every day.
7 hotel nights in a standard double room at Hotel Cap Negret****
7x breakfast buffet
7x dinner buffet
7 x dinner
Water for lunch and dinner.
Washing machines and dryers for free use.
Bed linen, towels
Free WIFI throughout the hotel
Air conditioning in the rooms
Sea view from all rooms
Airport transfer from Alicante airport
All routes as GPX tracks.
Support car with water and snacks on the route. Holds 1 to 2 places on the route.
Option to have the bike transported by van to Altea (extra price 135 euros)
20% discount on Q36.5 bike and triathlon clothing.
Prices
Total price per person accommodated in a shared double room 895 euros
Supplement for single room 350 euros
Limited number of single rooms
300 euros in deposit which is paid upon registration
The balance must be paid 3 months before arrival
If you are traveling alone and want to stay in a room with one of the other participants, we can help with this.
The price does not include
The flight
Bicycle rental (we are happy to put you in contact with the rental company)
Drinks other than water with food.
insurances
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YOUR FLIGHT
You can fly directly to Alicante with Ryan Air, SAS, Vueling and Norwegian - Flight time 3h20m
Please note that when you book a flight you should ideally be in Alicante no later than 2pm so that you can come with us and cycle the first day where we drive 45 km departing from the hotel at 5pm
Get your bike safely transported there with PO Auto for 135 euros, approx. DKK 1000 round trip, which is settled directly with PO Auto. The car drives from Ballerup on Thursday at 10 am and picks up along the motorway on Funen and down through southern Jutland.