Costa Blanca cycling camp · Coll de Rates
Your training camp.
We handle the rest.
Bike Camp Algar is a cyclist-friendly base at the foot of the legendary Coll de Rates — where Pogačar, Van der Poel and Van Aert run their pre-season. Built for UK and Irish cycling clubs of 10 to 25 riders and Continental teams.
- ·Alicante / Valencia transfer included from 12 pax
- ·Bike-wash, workshop & secure storage
- ·GPX rides by ability level
- ·English-speaking main contact
Free playbook
The playbook every club organiser needs
Get the free organiser's playbook
01 — Club package
What the club package covers
Everything a group of 15 riders needs for a training camp, in one fixed per-person price. No surprises at the end.
At the foot of the Coll de Rates
The climb WorldTour teams like Jumbo-Visma, UAE and Ineos use every pre-season. Start straight from the door — no transfer to get riding.
Built for clubs of 10 to 25 riders
Four accommodation types on one site: rustic villa, premium apartments, natural cabins and a camper area. All handled by one point of contact.
Workshop, bike-wash and secure storage
Each bike gets its own spot. On-site workshop, spare parts to hand, high-end rentals for anyone travelling without their own bike.
Menus designed for cyclists
Breakfast with slow-release carbs, pasta night sized to the day, recovery meals after the hard rides. No fuss — just included.
Transfers from three airports
Alicante, Valencia or Murcia — a minibus for the group and separate transport for bike boxes. Included from 12 pax.
GPX rides by ability level
Four pre-planned rides: Bike Camp Classic, Covenant Ride, Climb the Legends and Ride Relax Repeat. Road, MTB, gravel and bikepacking filtered by profile.
02 — Rides
Four rides, one training camp
Each ride is built around a specific training goal. Pick what fits your club's ability — or let us build a bespoke programme.
Get the 4 GPX + roadbookBike Camp Classic
Classic loop through the Vall d'Alcalà and orange groves. Perfect for a gentle first day.
The Covenant Ride
The queen stage — Coll de Rates + Tudons + Puerto de Confrides. For riders who want to prove something.
Climb the Legends
Four back-to-back climbs, the same ones the pros use for their tempo blocks.
Ride Relax Repeat
Easy along the coast road, coffee in Altea, back for lunch. For between two hard days.
03 — Indicative price per rider
€490 / rider
Our club packages start from around €490 per person for 7 nights in low season — including accommodation, breakfast, bike-wash, storage and GPX rides. Transfers, hire bikes and full board are modular add-ons.
- —Captain's room free from 15 pax
- —Alicante transfer included from 12 pax
- —10% deposit to book, balance 30 days before arrival
- —Flexible cancellation up to 60 days before arrival
High season
November – April
The months when Northern Europe is under a grey blanket and the Costa Blanca hits 18-22 °C daily. Our calendar starts filling in June, so book early.
Low season
May – October
Beautiful for gravel and MTB clubs. Early start, siesta, evening ride. Noticeably lower prices.
04 — Testimonials
What visiting clubs say
“We were 18 riders across three ability levels. Bike Camp Algar mapped a different ride for each group. As the organiser, I could actually ride for the first time without stressing.”
“Two runs at the Coll de Rates on the same Strava list in one week. Mallorca-level service without the crowds.”
“Four hard blocks, bikes cleaned and prepped every evening, breakfast at 7 and dinner at 20. Ideal for our pre-season base.”
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06 — Free playbook
The playbook every club organiser needs
As captain or treasurer, you're juggling flights, budgets, rides and everyone's expectations. In 4 years we've hosted more than 60 cycling clubs. In this 24-page document we've distilled everything we've learnt.
- —Organiser's checklist — 6 months out to arrival day
- —5 GPX rides (road + gravel) with roadbook
- —Sample budget per rider for groups of 12 and 20
- —Menu suggestions for riders (breakfast / lunch / recovery)
- —Member sign-up and payment template
05 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What group sizes is Bike Camp Algar built for?+
Our club packages start from 10 riders and comfortably scale to 25. For smaller groups we apply standard rates; for larger teams we build a bespoke proposal.
When's the best time to visit?+
November through April is high season — mild weather, very little rain, ideal for pre-season. May and October are still excellent for gravel and MTB. July and August are too hot for long climbing days.
What about the airport transfer?+
Alicante is 60 minutes away, Valencia 90, Murcia 120. Included in the package from 12 pax. We run a separate van for bike boxes and a minibus for the riders.
Can we bring our own bikes or do you rent?+
Either works. We have high-end rentals (Canyon Aeroad, Trek Domane, gravel). Riders bringing their own bike will find bike-wash, workshop and secure indoor storage on site.
What if the weather's bad?+
The Costa Blanca gets ~320 sunny days a year. Even so: on rainy days we always offer an alternative plan (coffee-and-culture route, olive-mill visit, rest day with physio).
How do we book?+
After your first contact we send a bespoke proposal within 48 hours. Booking is confirmed with a 10% deposit; the balance is due 30 days before arrival. Flexible cancellation up to 60 days before arrival.