Testimonials - Cycling, Mountain Biking and Walking Holidays

 

 

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Mountain Biking and Cycling in Andalucia - Testimonials

'If you’re a mountain biker, you’ll love this tour. Great mixture of trails over varying terrains. Breathtaking views. Self-navigation made easy with provision of accurate GPS sat Nav files. Very nice selection of hotels. Life made so much easier with delivery of luggage from hotel to hotel each day. Wayne & Heather seem to have thought of everything to make the perfect mtb trip. Extremely well organised, courteous and responsive. Will definitely be returning to discover new trails.'  Andy, Charlie & David, UK - Ronda to Tarifa MTB Tour – Sep ‘22

'Thank so much for you all the logistics regarding our Ronda bike holidays. The locations and the scenery were marvelous. We had a lot of fun and we also learnt some single track technics. The design of the routes and the itinerary were just enough for the day. The bikes worked perfectly and the guidance unique. The company of Peter and Jane were very pleasant. The hotel in which we stayed was perfect; nice breakfast and service people were helpful, friendly and very kind. Please send Chiara our best regards. You all really made these vacations possible for us.'  Olaf, Columbia - Mountain Biking Holiday in Ronda – Sep '22

' We have just finished a 4 day Andalucia Hilltop towns + 1 extra hiking day which Hike and Bike the Sierras prepared for us. We are so happy for the tour which is a wonderful way to explore the area and the interesting white Andalucian towns. Everything worked perfect; the communication, the selection of the hotels, the bikes and the GPS instruction. It was fun, it needed some energy and effort, but I think that everybody which is medium fit can make this tour. We will recommend this tour to anybody who would like to explore Andalucia in an active way - and we would love to come back and do more hiking and biking in the area. The hiking tour in Grazalema was great, and the biking tour between Ronda - Grazalema - Zahara de la Sierra - Olvera - Ronda is the best way to explore the area!' - Katrin, Sigmund & Linus, Norway - Andalucian Hilltop Towns Road Cycling Tour - June '22

'Great eBike trip in Andalusia! Heather and Wayne were a pleasure to work with! We were looking for a multi-day self-guided e-bike tour in Andalusia that balanced great leisure biking, views, small town exploration and budget, and the itinerary that they put together for us was spot on. Loved the eBikes and the towns we got to visit, from Ronda to Sevilla. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Andalusia by bike!!.  Katie, Nick & Kaitlin, USA - Ronda to Seville Leisure Cycling Tour - May '22

'We booked a 4 day self-guided bike tour with Hike and Bike Holidays. Wayne and Heather have created some great well researched bike tours. ... route was a delight to ride, and there are wonderful views of rolling countryside and interesting Spanish streets.Our tour included accommodation at every location that was ideal. We enjoyed every part of our trip and recommend booking with Hike and Bike.'   Yasmin, UK - Cycling Mini-Tour - Oct 2018

'The route was excellent, the info good and the accommodation atmospheric. The route took us through, up, down and across, then across, up and down....loved the wildflowers, history, culture and friendliness. Not too hard or so easy. We left smiling; muscles, brains and stomachs satiated.'  Zena & Peter, Australia - Bespoke Cycling & Spa Tour -  May 2018

'Hike and Bike provided great route planning in areas that we never would have found on our own with a lot of research and likely some time lost encounters. The GPS track that was provided on our little Garmin was spot on, easy to use and allowed us to focus on the wonderful sites along our journey. Wayne has clearly ridden the routes and hand picked the real gems. We’ll be back to try out some of the local mountain bike trails!'  Tracy & Brendon, Canada - Cycling Mini-Tour - April 2018

'Great family holiday, very well organised and we would love to do it all again! The whole family really enjoyed the cycling, which is quite a tricky thing to get right because of the different ages. Ronda was beautiful and the scenery amazing. hank you.'  Julie & family, UK - Cycling Mini-Tour - April 2018

'A wonderful, well-paced adventure. Even on our longest day riding we still had time and energy to explore the White Villages and relax.Our itinerary had to be changed up at the last minute due to heavy rains and washed out trail. The alternate trail may have been the best part of our ride! we got to ride miles of the Via Verde path and Caminos! being able to ride for so far on maintained trail is wonderful!  Courtney & Lee, USA - Ronda to Seville MTB Tour -  April 2018

'Wayne and Heather were AWESOME!!! We told them what we normally ride and they were able to design a personal tour for my son and I that perfectly blended riding with touring with sightseeing. Since they live and ride in the area they run tours, they are intimately familiar with the terrain through which you will be riding and can offer rides for amateurs and experienced riders alike. They were very easy to work with and took care of every detail on our week-long cycling adventure!  Ryan & Aidan, UK - Guided MTB day rides and Bespoke Self-Guided Road Cycling Tour - March 2018

"We just came home from a week long holiday in Ronda organized by Heather and Wayne in Hike + Bike. We found all the arrangements made for us very well personalized and they fitted our biking skills just beautifully. We highly recommend cycling holiday in Ronda with Wayne and Heather. They are a wonderful, enthusiastic, competent and easygoing couple."  Anu & Sanna, Finland - Guided MTB Holiday in Ronda - Oct 2015

"Wayne and Heather were able to provide 6 days of tailored guided riding in spectacular countryside, with challenging climbs and fast flowing descents. The hire bikes were very well maintained and well suited to the terrain. Wayne and Heather were always punctual and clear as to what we could expect on each day's riding. Ronda is a great base and we also enjoyed the characterful bars and cafes where we stopped for refreshment and post ride drinks and snacks." Sue & Bruce, UK - Guided MTB Holiday in Ronda - Oct 2015

'...you don't have to be Bradley Wiggins to fully enjoy [Hike + Bike] holidays. Anyone with a moderate level of fitness and an enjoyment of cycling will really appreciate seeing the breathtaking scenery from the leisuirely pace of a bike. Throw in the comfortable unstuffy accommodation and the amazing food from Heather ... and you've got a winning combination! I'm afraid we might be back.'  Jane & Bob, UK - Centre-based Cycling Holiday - Sep 2015

"Wayne & Heather looked after us so well. Everything from the litttle details of airport transfer and bike prepping, right through to fantastic and varied guided rides, and delicious food. We'll be back!"  Tim & friends, UK - Guided MTB week-end - Sept 2015 

Walking Holidays and 'HIke & Bike' Holidays in Andalucia - Testimonials

'We have just returned from a lovely week's hiking in the Grazalema National Park arranged for us by Hike & Bike. Wayne has thoughtfully put together some fantastic walks using a GPS app that guided us along some truly wonderful local trails through stunning scenery. Our bags were shuttled between hotels so we were able to travel light. I highly recommend Hike & Bike if you want to explore this beautiful part of Spain. '  Troy & Ana, UK - Grazalema natual Park Walking Tour - Feb '23 

'Heather and Wayne were instrumental in creating a great week’s holiday walking in the Ronda area. Their attention to details and flexibility when we weren't able to complete a walk was above and beyond expectations. The choices for lunches and hotel again were perfect, as a group we cannot recommend them enough, so much so we are going back in 2023.'  John, UK – Group Walking Holiday in Ronda – Oct ‘22

'This was truly one of the most enjoyable holidays we have had. The expert knowledge of Heather and Wayne ensured we had routes suited to our ability and we were able to enjoy cycling the mountains to take in the spectacular views, explore the historic city of Ronda and hike the rugged vast rural countryside. We loved Andalucia and will return to Hike & Bike it some more.'  Mary, Gavin & Fred, UK - Ronda-based HIke + Bike Holiday - Oct '22

'Thank you for this journey. We had a wonderful time with such great walking; varied: challenging: utterly gorgeous: breathtaking: visually stunning. The hotels have been great. Grazalema was utter bliss. And here in Ronda we feel spoilt in our chi chi hotel. So off to seville tomorrow by bus. ... Thank you for providing and supporting us liz x '  Liz & Richard, UK – Grazalema Natural Park Walking Tour – Sep ‘22

'The phrase 'we really enjoyed the biking' just doesn't do it justice. Following Wayne down 30km of track from the mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves to the Mediterranean Sea, along the rocky roads that circled forests of cork trees and nearly no-one on the trails was something I'm sure we will talk about at dinner parties for years to come! The other rides were simply beautiful. Fields of bright red poppies, olive groves, ancient white hill towns, countryside, it plays like a happy movie in my head. It was also such a great relief to be active and have the quiet of wilderness surround us after being immersed in the human hum of Barcelona and other Spanish cities. You never know how you will affect and influence someone's life but please know that you both made our Ronda adventure a wonderful experience. From the initial contact to prompt pick up each day, Heather and Wayne are super organized, calm and fun! Thanks again.'  Leanna & Richard, Canada - Guided Hiking & MTB Holiday in Ronda - June 2018

"...our week staying in Ronda and doing day cycles or hikes was just fabulous. Wayne and Heather came up with an itinerary that was just perfect, we saw and did so much, it was a great way to see Ronda and surrounding areas. "  Leone & Michael, Australia - Self-Guided Hike & Bike Holiday in Ronda - October 2016

'We had ten well organized days, a good mix between tours and rest days in that beautiful landscape. Heather & Wayne are very involved to make our wishes come true. We recommend it to everybody!'  Annina & Marianne, Switzerland - Self-Guided 'Hike & Bike' Holiday in Ronda - Mar 2016

'We had a fantastic holiday. Relaxed and well organised. Heather and Wayne are a great team. I would definitely recommend them to a friend!!!' Noel & Edward, UK - Luxury Spa Tour - Sep 2015