School Cycling Trips to Costa Blanca, Spain
A school cycling experience on Spain’s Costa Blanca.
Give your students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, explore and grow in one of Europe’s most inspiring cycling regions.
The Costa Blanca is the European centre of the cycling peloton. As northern Europe cools, Costa Blanca hots up with the arrival of most of the world’s best cyclists.
It becomes a cyclists playground where they go to train. Ride on the same routes with us whilst learning about geography, culture and local history.
Off the bike, our trips feature curriculum linked workshops and hands-on learning. STEM lessons explore how GPS technology and satellites measure speed and elevation, while PE sessions focus on fitness, nutrition, and recovery.
Inspired by the training camps that we run for elite riders, we wanted to offer more people of all abilities the opportunity to experience life in a professional training camp.
Each day blends physical challenge with discovery. Weave through orange groves, take on hilltop climbs and end your day on a sandy beach sampling local tapas.
Beyond just a school trip, it’s an experience that builds confidence, fosters teamwork, and sparks a lifelong passion for adventure.
Everything Your School Needs – Fully Supported
4 or 7 Days in Altea, from £749 per person
Inspired by the training camps that we run for elite riders, we wanted to offer more people the opportunity to experience life in a professional training camp. Students will get the chance to see a professional training camp up close.
- Villages & routes: Guadalest, Altea, Albir.
- Base: World class four-star hotel, frequented by professional cyclists
- Perfect for: Spanish practise, cultural immersion,
- Visit: Altea – the Spanish Santorini
What Schools Will Learn & Explore
- Cycling-themed workshops: bike care, nutrition, recovery and teamwork
- Curriculum integration across PE, STEM, Geography, History & Languages
- Team-building and leadership via shared ride experiences
- Cultural immersion at local markets, historic sites and language practice
Curriculum Integration: Practical Examples
Spanish Language
Use market challenges, café role‑plays and interviews with local artisans and to practise conversational Spanish. Situated in authentic Spanish villages, these sessions immerse students in everyday language and culture.
English Literature
Compare local travel writing (for instance, reflections on coastal rides) with students’ own journals. Host creative writing workshops along scenic beach promenades or cliff‑top viewpoints near Altea.
STEM
Leverage GPS and cycling data during guided rides. Students collect data and analyse speed, elevation, mapping and the physics of cycling on climbs. They also explore nutrition, recovery and biomechanics as part of a full‑bike themed STEM workshop.
Geography & History
Study the coastal landforms, microclimates, citrus‑grove agriculture and human geography of tourism. Visit hill‑top castles around Castell de Guadalest, explore regional heritage, and trace the story of how the landscape shaped settlement, transport and tourism.
Sample 4-Day Costa Blanca Itinerary
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival to Alicante, transfer, welcome briefing and orientation ride through orange groves and along the sea front. Early evening workshop: Nutrition for Performance. Team Dinner. |
| Day 2 | Breakfast. Off road ride to into the Torre de Bellaguarda. Visit to Altea Old Town. Early evening workshop: STEM & Bikes. Team Dinner |
| Day 3 | Breakfast. Ride to Sierra Gelada or day trip to hill top castle. Geography session on land use and agriculture. Team Dinner. |
| Day 4 | Breakfast. Morning visit to a local market. Reflection & group presentations, transfer to airport. |
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Inclusions & Practical Info
- Full-board accommodation, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Four or seven night options
- Twin or triple room options with en-suite bathrooms
- Private airport transfers from and to Alicante
- Daily guided rides led by British Cycling qualified coaches
- Cycling-themed workshops & classroom sessions
- Support vehicle, mechanical backup & first-aid trained and DBS checked staff
- Cultural excursions and local market visits
Safety, Safeguarding & Qualifications
All programmes are risk-assessed, delivered by qualified coaches and include first-aid trained, english and local staff. We comply with UK school travel guidance and can provide detailed risk assessments and DBS details of all staff on request.
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All programmes are designed and delivered by British Cycling qualified coaches from Manchester Cycling Academy. Travel Trust Association protection applies where relevant.