A tough gravel day through volcanic hills and beech woods on varied, sometimes rough tracks.
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Cadiz Volcano Gravel Day: 88 km between extinct volcanoes is a hard full day gravel tour in Cadiz, taking in Cadiz.
Places on the way: Cadiz
This is a full day of gravel riding from Cadiz, covering 88 km with 1,600 m of climbing. The route links gravel tracks between extinct volcanoes with long stretches under beech forest, so the scenery changes from open volcanic hills to cool, shaded woodland over the course of the day.
The surface is varied and sometimes rough. Expect compacted dirt, loose stone and a few broken sections where you need to pick your line and keep your weight balanced. The climbing is steady across the whole distance, not concentrated in one effort. That averages about 18 m of ascent per kilometre, and it adds up by the afternoon.
Of the Ride Cadiz tours, this is the adventurous gravel option. The Cadiz Forest Gravel Loop is gentler and shorter at 72 km, and the Cadiz Riverside Gravel Intro stays on wide, easy tracks. This day is for riders who already handle a gravel bike confidently and want a serious off-road challenge.
This is a hard ride and it is aimed at experienced off-road cyclists. You should be comfortable riding 88 km in a day and be happy descending on loose or uneven surfaces. Previous gravel experience matters more than raw speed, because rough tracks tire your arms, hands and lower back as well as your legs.
If you have only ridden on tarmac, or are newer to gravel, the Cadiz Riverside Gravel Intro is a better place to start. The Cadiz Forest Gravel Loop is the natural next step before you try this one.
The ride is built around two kinds of landscape. In the volcanic country, tracks wind between extinct cones and the views open out across the hills. The ground here can be loose, with stony patches and ruts that reward a steady, relaxed line.
The beech forest is the second half of the character of the day. Tracks run under the canopy, with more shade, softer light and, after rain, damp leaf litter and mud. Climbs and descents alternate through the day, so you rarely get a long, easy rest. Over 88 km you gain 1,600 m in total.
Gravel is slower than road riding, so 88 km takes much longer than the same distance on tarmac. Plan for a full day in the saddle, including stops for food, photos and regrouping.
The climbing is spread out, so start steadily and save energy for the later hills. Eat and drink little and often rather than waiting until you are hungry. On rougher descents, brake early and keep your fingers light on the levers. Ask the partner when booking about bike hire, tyre choice and what food and water are provided.
Spring and autumn usually give the best conditions for a long day on gravel: cooler air for the climbs and firm tracks. In summer, the shade of the beech forest helps, but start early and carry plenty of water for the open volcanic sections. After heavy rain, forest tracks can turn muddy and slow, so check conditions and the day's plan with the partner when booking.
It is a hard ride. You cover 88 km with 1,600 m of climbing on varied, sometimes rough gravel tracks, so it suits experienced off-road riders with good fitness.
Not really. Newer riders will enjoy the Cadiz Riverside Gravel Intro more, and the Cadiz Forest Gravel Loop is a good middle step before this route.
Mostly gravel tracks between volcanic hills and through beech forest. Expect compacted dirt, loose stone and some rough or uneven sections, with possible mud in the forest after rain.
It is a full-day ride. With 88 km on gravel and 1,600 m of climbing, allow most of the day including stops. Ask the partner for exact timings when booking.
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