点评:Cycle Sierra Nevada is so much more than an equipment hire shop as per Tripadvisor. Cormac (the owner) has put together a first class operation that made for an incredible week with them.
Velez de Benaudalla is on the doorstep of endless mountain terrain in the Sierra Nevadas. There are a huge variety of routes and climbs to fit any cyclist. The roads are world class: wide smooth tarmac roads with quiet traffic that made it feel very safe and relaxed. We were a group of 8 from London, and we rode with another 6 cyclists depending on the day. Understandably, there was a range of abilities. However with Cormac, Szymon, Luka and Peter as our four guides, we had the perfect setup to accommodate various fitness levels. We generally stayed together, but then would get let loose to tackle a 12km climb (or even a long non-technical descent back into town) as hard as we wanted. We would then regroup or meet at a cozy café for tasty tostados. The guides were excellent at customizing routes based on our abilities and preferences, ensuring everyone had a great time.
Rider safety was clearly a top priority for CSN. On the descents, guides would warn about tricky corners, advise us not to cut corners and also which sections of roads might have debris. It was evident that the guides genuinely enjoyed cycling. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they were always ready to work with us when it was time to ride hard. They took immense pleasure in showing us breath-taking vistas and fun descents, making every ride a new adventure. The planned café stops were frequent, so we didn't need to force feed ourselves gels.
CSN had logistics perfectly covered. Airport transfers were seamless, even with our group arriving at different times. We stayed in comfortable apartments equipped with kitchens and, crucially, a washing machine. The complex also had a refreshing pool. Everything we needed—apartments, groceries, restaurants—was within easy walking distance from the cycling shop, adding to the convenience.
What I loved most about our week with CSN was feeling pampered. Mornings started with a 9am meetup where the guides would pour us coffee, chat, and brief us on the day’s route before setting out. When my bike had a few issues, CSN's on-site mechanic and workshop sorted it out. A highlight was being taken one evening out to a beach town nearby, enjoying a delicious dinner with spectacular views.
In conclusion, Cycle Sierra Nevada provided an incredibly enjoyable and well-organized cycling experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic cycling holiday where every detail is thoughtfully managed.
翻译:根据 Tripadvisor 的说法,Cycle Sierra Nevada 不仅仅是一家设备租赁店。Cormac(店主)组织了一流的运营,让我们度过了一个难忘的一周。
Velez de Benaudalla 位于 Sierra Nevadas 无尽的山地地形的门口。这里有各种各样的路线和爬坡,适合任何骑行者。道路是世界一流的:宽阔平坦的柏油路,交通安静,让人感觉非常安全和放松。我们来自伦敦,一共 8 人,根据当天的情况,我们会和另外 6 名骑行者一起骑行。可以理解的是,每个人的能力各不相同。然而,有 Cormac、Szymon、Luka 和 Peter 作为我们的四位向导,我们拥有完美的设置来适应不同的健身水平。我们通常待在一起,但随后会放松下来,尽可能努力地完成 12 公里的爬坡(甚至是回到城里的长距离非技术性下坡)。然后我们会重新集合或在舒适的咖啡馆见面,享用美味的炸玉米饼。导游非常擅长根据我们的能力和喜好定制路线,确保每个人都玩得开心。
骑手安全显然是 CSN 的首要任务。在下坡时,导游会警告棘手的拐角,建议我们不要抄近路,以及哪些路段可能有碎石。很明显,导游真的很喜欢骑自行车。他们的热情很有感染力,当需要努力骑行时,他们总是愿意与我们合作。他们非常乐意向我们展示令人叹为观止的景色和有趣的下坡,让每次骑行都成为一次新的冒险。计划中的咖啡馆停留很频繁,所以我们不需要强迫自己吃凝胶。
CSN 的后勤工作做得很完美。机场接送很顺畅,即使我们的团队到达的时间不同。我们住在舒适的公寓里,公寓里配备了厨房,最重要的是,还有一台洗衣机。大楼里还有一个清凉的游泳池。我们所需要的一切——公寓、杂货店、餐馆——都在自行车商店的步行距离内,这增加了便利性。
在与 CSN 共度的这一周里,我最喜欢的就是享受周到的照顾。早上 9 点开始,导游会给我们倒咖啡、聊天,并在出发前向我们介绍当天的路线。当我的自行车出现一些问题时,CSN 的现场机械师和车间解决了问题。亮点是一天晚上被带到附近的一个海滨小镇,享受美味的晚餐和壮观的景色。
总之,Cycle Sierra Nevada 提供了令人难以置信的愉快和组织良好的骑行体验。我强烈推荐给任何想要度过一个美妙的骑行假期的人,每个细节都经过精心管理。