Pyrenees CTC Ride
Description
- PIRINEO- CTC 2019 will cross the Pyrenees Mountains from east to west.
- During 8 days of cycling, we will cover 604 miles, climbing more than 62.725 ft. between the Mediterranean coast in Girona and the Atlantic coast in spectacular San Sebastián, climbing the most famous passes in the Pyrenees.
- Total elevation gain of the ride equals 2 times the climb to Mt. Everest.
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Itinerary
Dates and participants
- DATES: August 24th- September 1st.
- ENTRY DATES: Application must be completed 60 days before the beginning of the ride
- MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 25
Prices and applications
- The price includes:
8 days of lodging in two, three or four star hotels
All meals included
Bilingual (English-Spanish) support crew members
Snacks on route
Support vehicles
Luggage transfer
Route book / daily cue sheets
Massage therapist
- Price does not include:
Hotel and restaurant expenses not arranged by Iberica CTC
Massage therapy treatments
First and last day’s lunches (arrival and departure days)
Entry fees to events or monuments not arranged by Iberica CTC
Regulations
Pyrenees “Coast to Coast” is a multiday bicycle ride, not a race, that takes place on roads open to traffic. So, you will be kindly required to observe the following rules:
- Respecting traffic rules in the country we are riding. The organisers of the ride won’t be held responsible for any penalties committed by the participants.
- Wearing a helmet is required.
- IbericaCTC is not responsable for any personal damages during the event. If you are not a member of the International Triatlon Union or International Cycling Union, you should pay IbericaCTC 70 € for the insurance coverage during the event.
Each rider should sign a waiver prior to the trip. (Riders' Waiver).
Travel details
- Meeting place: Hotel Carlemany in Girona.
- Closest airports: Barcelona and Girona.
- Finishing place: Hotel Codina in San Sebastian.
- Closest airports: Bilbao and San Sebastián
The first 8 cyclists to arrange transportation from Madrid to Tossa and from San Sebastian back to Madrid will be able to go in IBERICA CTC vehicles with an extra cost of 75 €. One way only: 40 €.
Participants opinions
I would like to thank you for one of the best experiences I ever enjoyed, such great routes, excelent logistics and above all, such an amazing staff. THANK YOU!
Medellín, Colombia