Ride the Costa Blanca in Spain with Roxy

The Mountain Bike Experience Costa Blanca

Escape winter ickiness, enjoy trails in sunny Spain, and get to know the local culture!

The NEW Roxybike Event in March 2025

With an average of 3 rainy days per month and a daily average of 17 degrees C, the “winter” on the Spanish Mediterranean coast is very mild - making the (fortunately still very unknown) Costa Blanca the perfect winter mountain bike destination.

We'll ride the best trails around Altea, La Nucía and Benidorm - and thanks to riding shuttle-assisted, we'll have LOTS of fun trails with a maximum of 1000m to pedal ourselves. During the skills workshops we'll work on making the rocky gnar more flowy, adding some fun to our super natural, rough trails. You can also look forward to off-bike activities where we mingle with the locals to experience the Mediterranean vibe up close.

Is this event for me?

The 2025 dates on the Costa Blanca are exclusively for Roxybike repeaters from all over the world - that is: riders who have been working with Roxy personally on their skills (either in person or with her remote video coaching). Why so? This way we can have a really good time together, as we just vibe together - and we can build the Roxybike Skills Pyramid higher while minimising risks.

A maximum of 7 hand-picked riders will be in our group, getting to know the area from several perspectives, as we'll ride not only on the coastline, but also in the hinterland.

We want to bring like-minded riders from different cultures together with this event, so the language during the guided tours is English. The skills workshops will be held in German and English. (No worries, you do not need to understand German!)

Which skill/endurance level + mindset is required?

You should be used to riding uphill on fire roads, and downhill on gnarly trails, you should enjoy riding in control, have a passion to tackle technically demanding, partly flowy, but mostly rough (dust-dry) trails and need to bring a LOVE to learn and improve. The trails range from a flowy blue level to a rough and blocked black level. You should therefore have extensive MTB experience and be able to ride UK-level red to black (= black to double black in the US) trails safely on flat pedals and also be prepared to push sections or carry/walk your bike a few meters uphill. You should also not be afraid of heights, as we often ride on exposed trails. In terms of fitness, you can expect up to 1000 meters of ascent, up to 2000 meters of descent and up to 45 km off-road.

Thanks to our shuttle, we won't pedal ALL the climbs, but instead take some time to enjoy the breathtaking views. We'll generally take it easy, putting enjoyment before ambition, bring respect for slower riders, get to know the culture and enjoy good vibes together - in true Roxybike style!

This event will be accompanied by Roxy & Berni as well as local guide José - so the group will be led in German and English and will also be mixed in terms of language.

E-bikers who meet these requirements are also welcome - so no e-bike hate please!

How does this experience differ from Roxy's Skills Camps?

In addition to cycling, we would like to offer you the opportunity to get to know this unique region from several angles. Of course, we devote a lot of time to trail-fun and skill development during the workshops, but we also want to spend time with you away from the bike and introduce you to the contrasting lifestyle, the beautiful nature and culinary delights.

Who are your guides and coaches?

Roxy will be coaching, Roxy & Berni will be guiding and sometimes we may also have our good friend and local Guide José join us for some authentic Spanish style and flow!

Date

Costa Blanca Experience
2. - 8. March 2025

This date is exclusively for Roxy's long-term clients

Schedule of our week

2nd until 8th March, 2025

Day 1, Sunday: Travel to Alicante Airport on your own (more information below). We'll organize the airport shuttle to the hotel. In the evening, we'll have dinner together and present the week's program at the hotel.
Day 2, Monday: Bike setup, warm-up laps (approx. +350 m to pedal) to get to know the terrain and a first skills workshop: “Pumping and generating speed on Pump tracks". You have the opportunity to test different pump track bikes.
Day 3, Tuesday: Guided ride + on-trail skills application - shuttle-supported (approx. +850m to pedal)
Day 4, Wednesday: Off-Bike Activities (old-town tour, tapas and more in Benidorm,...), then some personal time for sauna & spa at the hotel
Day 5, Thursday: “Roll-Downs & Drops” skills workshop + trail fun (approx. +400m to pedal)
Day 6, Friday: Guided ride + on-trail skill application - shuttle-supported (approx. +750m to pedal)
Day 7, Saturday: Breakfast together & farewell, departure (we'll organise the airport shuttle). If you'd like to stay longer, an extension of the stay in the hotel is possible

Camp schedule may vary depending on the group, weather, etc.

Included in this event:

7 unforgettable days of MTB enjoyment and Roxybike vibes - We want you to be able to focus fully on enjoyment, nature and learning during this camp from the moment you arrive.
Airport Shuttle, also incl. your bike
6 nights with delicious half board (breakfast + dinner) in the 4**** Superior Hotel Grand Luxor Hotel
Laundry service for bike clothing
Use of the spa area and sauna (from Wednesday to Saturday)
4 guided MTB Tours (shuttle-assisted) with Roxy and/or Berni
2 Skills-Workshops with Roxy and
Off-Bike Activities: Walk to old down Altea and Benidorm Old-Town incl. Tapas-Tour and 2 Drinks
Snacks and Water for the tours - if you have special needs (gluten free etc.) please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance!
Test products: Grips and Saddles by SQlab (please let us know at least 3 weeks in advance)
Photos and video-clips

Not included: Flights, lunch, drinks during dinner and extras at the hotel (mini bar, alcoholic drinks, massages, etc.).

Price of the Costa Blanca Experience:

per person in a shared double room with half board (breakfast + dinner):
€ 2479,-

per person in a single room with half board:
€ 2699,-

Want to bring a person along for the trip, but this person doesn't want to ride?
The price for a second person to share the room with you, incl. airport shuttle, half board, but excl. excursions, riding and coaching is: €899

We recommend bringing your own bike. If you would like to rent a bike, the price for a rental bike may be found below.

Place + How to get here?

Flight to Alicante, Spain

Alicante-Elche Airport is served by direct flights from many international airports. If you can't find a direct flight, a flight via Madrid or Barcelona may be a good option.

Airport Shuttle to the Hotel and back

The transfer in the shared shuttle (incl. bike case) from Alicante Airport to the hotel on the day of arrival and back to Alicante Airport on the day of departure is included in the above named price.

Where we'll be staying!

The Grand Luxor Hotel is located away from the hustle and bustle with a view of the sea and the bay of Bendiorm. It's the ideal starting point for us, as we can reach the best trails and bike spots without long shuttle times. The hotel also impresses with its excellent cuisine (half board), modern and elegant rooms, gym, a large spa with sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzis and indoor pool. Every day you can enjoy the sunrise directly from your balcony or the huge sun terrace before heading to the rich breakfast buffet. The bikes are safely parked in a special bike box, which also has a bike wash and a range of tools. If the weather is so bad that we can't hit the trails, we stay at the hotel and use the huge underground garage to hone our riding skills.