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Train In Spain - the UKs Official Operator for Quebrantahuesos UCI Golden Bike Event
by Adam Tranter
Quebrantahuesos - UCI Golden Bike Event
DON'T BE PART OF THE NOVEMBER LOTTERY - AND NO UCI PASSPORT REQUIRED EITHER!  For 2010, Train in Spain (www.traininspain.net) has GUARANTEED PLACES - don't leave it to chance, reserve your place now for the cycling highlight of the year! The Quebrantahuesos route The ride is 205 kms in length with 3,500 metres of height gained on mostly closed roads. You will pass through a stunning mix of Spanish and French Pyreneen scenery as you cross from one country to the other through the awe-inspiring mountain passes. The start takes place in the Spanish town of Sabi±¡nigo and the the route passes over the Col du Somport (1,640mt), France 's Col du Marie Blanque (Cat 1) and Col du Portalet (Cat 1, 1,795mt) before finishing back in Sabi±¡nigo.
If you or someone in your party would prefer to do a shorter sportive, then Trespariscos is the answer. This is a 90 kms challenge with 970 metres of climbing and is also hugely popular with over 2000 riders taking part in 2009. Like QBH, Trespariscos starts and finishes in Sabi±anigo but follows a different route. Riders receive all the same levels of support and are able to enjoy all of the same facilities as the QBH riders (showers, food, refreshments, beer, massage etc.) Visit www.traininspain.net for further information and details on booking your place. |