Overseas Adventures
Information form
OK……none of us will ever suffer an illness, accident, or injury whilst away. Yeah…..
In the event of something happening to you, then one of your fellow travellers will have to sort out hospital fees and insurance companies etc etc. It will be so much easier if all of the relevant data is in one place. Here is an information form that does exactly that
Altea (2026)
The Costa Blanca region is home to some excellent mountainous scenery. It doesn't take long to leave the more resort orientated towns of the coast behind and enter quiet and beautiful mountains, with rocky peaks and pine forests dominating the landscape.
The region is mostly home to medium mountains, with the climbs generally between 500m and 1000m altitude. However, because you start many of these from near sea-level, they can still involve quite considerable climbing.
The road surfaces are of a consistently excellent quality throughout the region and are a pleasure to ride on a road bike.
Nearly all the climbs are very quiet, particularly once you get away from the coast. On many routes you can ride for long periods of time without seeing a single car.
This document describes 18 circular routes, and 23 climbs, from Altea. An excellent reference source.👍👍
Author Andy Leach
Click here for the info (it’s a Word document)
Hautes-Pyrenees (2025)
The Hautes-Pyrénées region is a focus for many famous cycling mountain climbs. La Barthe-de-Neste is a frequent host town for Tour de France stages in the Pyrénées, making it a good centre for cycling the Climbs of the Tour de France. There are 32 major climbs listed here, and 26 routes. An awesome amount of information. 👍👍
Author Andy Leach
Sierra Nevada (2024)
Cycling in the Sierra Nevada region of Andalusia, Spain, is a remarkable experience that combines breathtaking natural beauty, smooth roads, and a rich cultural heritage. The area offers a unique blend of cycling challenges and authentic Spanish experiences. (Author Andy Leach)
Bormio (2024)
The northern Italian ski village of Bormio is a global cycling hub and the best place to stay for some of the most famous climbs in the world, including perhaps the most recognized climb ever, the Passo dello Stelvio. (Author Andy Leach)
Morzine Haute-Savoie (2023)
Morzine - rides in and around the Haute-Savoie department of France. Some famous Tour de France climbs. It’s definitely not flat around here. (Author Andy Leach)
Calpe 2024
Costa Brava - Andy Leach’s very comprehensive guide to the ups, down, flat bits and routes. The original was put together in 2023, and this 2024 version is a wonderfully enhanced set of very useful information
Italian Dolomiti 2022
Andy Leach’s guide to cycling in the Dolomites. Apparently it’s not all pasta and Peroni. There are hills. Lots of them.
