Description
Join us on a cycling holiday of a lifetime and visit the Benidorm Cyclocross World Cup at the Costa Blanca Race Weekend.
Your four-day Costa Blanca race weekend will begin when we meet you at Alicante Airport and take you on a private transfer to our base at the amazing Hotel Cap Negret on the outskirts of the beautiful coastal town of Altea.
Altea is on the Costa Blanca just 15 minutes north of Benidorm and a short bike ride away from Calpe and Denia where every winter grand tour riders descend for their winter training camps.
We will take you on led rides where you'll ride through orange groves and leafy lanes in the hills around Altea on classic routes such as Castell de Guadalest and Col Du Rates.
On race day we will guide you to the Festival venue where you will join the hundreds of other riders taking part and also witness the course recce's that the professional riders take part in 24 hours before their big race.
With races for kids from U8's right through to Juniors and Masters there is a real party atmosphere and all riders get to race on exactly the same course as the UCI races.
On Sunday you will have a pass to the 2026 Benidorm Cyclocross World Cup which will enable you to get up close to the action and witness a breathtaking and unforgettable event.
There is a deposit** of £250 payable per person in order to secure your place with balances due six weeks before the trip takes place.
Once you have paid your deposit, we will be in touch regarding setting up the Direct Debit payments.
What's Included:Â
- 4 Nights at the prestigious Hotel Cap Negret
- Full Board (Bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Private transfers from and to Alicante Airport
- One pass to the Benidorm Cyclocross World Cup per person
- Race Entry to the Benidorm Cyclocross Festival if required
- Qualified ride leaders on each led ride
- GPX files for each led ride
- Support vehicle
- Nutrition and energy bars
- Local & English staff
- Full use of cycling facilities at the hotel Cap Negret including bike storage, tools, bike wash & laundry.
What's Not Included:Â
- Flights
- Bike Hire
- Drinks and meals at cafes whilst out on rides
- Food and drink at the Cyclocross World Cup event
- Any bike mechanical issues
- Travel insurance
Full Itinerary*:
- Thursday January 15th. 12.00 Transfer from Alicante Airport. Arrive at Hotel Cap Negret. Welcome lunch and afternoon activation ride. 19.00 Evening Meal. 20.30 Team Briefing Session.
- Day 1 Friday January 16th. 08.00 Team Breakfast. 09.00. Morning Ride to Castell de Guadalest. 19.00 Evening Meal.
- Day 2 Saturday January 17th. 08.00 Team Breakfast. Race Day at Benidorm Cyclocross Festival or ride along the coastal routes to Xabia and back via Moraira.Â
- Day 3 Sunday January 18th Event Day at Benidorm Cyclocross World Cup. 19.00 Evening Meal.
- Day 4 Monday January 19th 08.00 Depart from Hotel Cap Negret. Transfer to Alicante Airport.
Transfers: One private transfer from Alicante Airport is included in the Costa Blanca Race Weekend package on arrivals day at 12:00. Please allow at least one hour between your flight landing time and the transfer to accommodate passport control and baggage collection.
On departure day, there will be one private transfer which will leave the Hotel at 08.00 giving you time to have breakfast before you depart.
If you are arriving or departing at a time which is not convenient for the above transfers, we may book you onto one of the scheduled transfers which leave from and arrive to Alicante Airport each day at no extra cost to you. This will be discussed with you once you make your booking.
If you would like to make your own way to the hotel, you are more than welcome to. Formal check in time is 16.00 each day but you are welcome to enjoy the facilities and store your luggage until you take possession of your room key.
Room Sizes: Double/ Twin Rooms have a bed which can be pushed together or pulled further apart. Family and triple rooms have a bed which can be pushed together or pulled further apart plus a sofa bed.
*May be subject to change
**Take a look at our cancellation policy so that you’re comfortable with it.
