Head to the bright and futuristic city of Valencia, the capital of the Turia 🇪🇸. The festivities menu invites you to devour an event that reeks of the south: the famous Marcha Ciudad de Valencia. The route is demanding, and the profile quickly escapes toward the foothills of the Sierra Calderona. Your body will have to manage punchy accelerations and a few well-placed passes if you hope to shine on the way back to the coast! ⏱️
The asphalt launches you into a setting of striking contrasts. Your effort generally starts in the heart of the spectacular Marina de Valencia, between yachts and avant-garde buildings, before riding through the fragrant orange groves of the huerta 🍊. The immersion becomes more raw when you tackle the slopes of the Oronet, the local judge of the peace, where the region’s cyclists come to measure themselves year-round.
Forget easy rides—here, Valencia’s passion for cycling is a religion. The encouragement is constant and the atmosphere electric, especially at the feed stations where Spanish conviviality is in full swing. An atmosphere of pure Mediterranean euphoria welcomes you on the triumphant return toward Malvarrosa beach, where the finish arch marks the end of a superb sun-soaked epic 🏅.
Save one last hint of energy to honor the world capital of rice gastronomy once you’ve put your bike down. Carry your tired body to a seaside terrace to devour an authentic Valencian paella or a regal fideuà , all washed down with an ice-cold horchata or an icy cerveza ! 💥
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