Solo cycling holidays in southern Spain
Over half come soloOwn bedroom included1 hour from Málaga
Come on your own, ride with friends by Sunday. On most of our guided weeks in the Sierra Nevada, more than half the group arrive solo. Your own bedroom is included in the price, there's a group for every pace, and most evenings the group eats out together. You'll only be on your own if you want to be.
Solo cycling holidays at a glance
- Who comes
- Over half our guests travel solo. Fit recreational riders, typically early 30s to late 60s
- Your room
- Own bedroom included in €950. No single supplement. Never shared with a stranger
- Groups
- 2 to 3 guides every week: easy, steady and faster groups
- Best weeks
- The last week of the month usually has the most solo riders
- Where
- Vélez de Benaudalla, Granada, Spain. 1 hour from Málaga airport
- Transfers
- Shared Saturday transfer from and to Málaga airport included
- When
- Spring and autumn, some winter weeks. No camps in July and August
- Evenings
- Most of the group eats out together most nights. Optional
Arrive solo, ride as a group
One base, one village, one group for the week. It doesn't take long to feel part of it.
- SaturdayMeet the group
The shared transfer from Málaga airport is where you meet the first faces. Bike fitting at the shop, then an optional easy spin at 17:00.
- Every morningCoffee at the shop
Everyone meets at the shop before the ride. By the second morning you know everyone's name.
- On the roadYour pace, together
Climb at your own pace, regroup at the top, then a café stop in a mountain village.
- EveningsDinner, if you like
Most nights most of the group eats out together at a table we book. Join when you like, or have a quiet night in.
- WednesdayRest day
An easy spin to the beach, a day in Granada at the Alhambra, or a lie-in.
- SaturdayHome with new friends
You leave with a WhatsApp group full of people to ride with next year.
Will I keep up?
Every week has 2 to 3 guides, so we can ride as an easy, a steady and a faster group. On the climbs everyone rides at their own pace, then we regroup at the top and carry on together. When the differences in fitness are big, we split into groups that ride similar routes and meet at the same café mid-ride.
Most routes have shortcuts if you want a shorter day, there's a support vehicle on every ride, and e-bikes are available if you'd like help on the climbs.
Your own room is included
Most tour companies charge solo travellers extra. We don't. Our standard price already includes a bedroom of your own in a shared apartment, a short walk from our shop.
We never ask you to share a bedroom with someone you don't know. Twin rooms are only for people travelling together.
Returning guests get 10% off.
| Own bedroom (standard) | €950 |
|---|---|
| Own apartment | €1,250 |
| Twin room, travelling with a friend | €850 |
| Included | 7 nights, 5 guided rides, Saturday transfers from and to Málaga airport |
Riders like you
Our guests are mostly fit recreational riders, typically from their early 30s to their late 60s, from the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Germany and North America. Most are men, around 80/20, and we always have at least one female guide on the team each season.
Clubs and groups of friends join some weeks too, and they ride with everyone else. If you'd rather be in a week with plenty of other solo riders, book the last week of the month, or ask us how your week looks.
From guests who came on their own
“The free coffee at the shop before departure each day gets everyone chatting and brings everyone in the group together from day one… The group ate together most evenings so it works as a venue whether travelling solo or with friends.”
“Cormac & his team have created an incredible community that makes you feel immediately welcome… the CSN crew & the other riders/guests you meet and get to know along the way make this a stand out destination.”
“Friendly group, leaders were very knowledgable about the routes, and the pace of the rides was perfect… A great week to build fitness and also enjoy the social side of cycling.”
Best trips for solo riders
Classic Climbs week
One base, guided rides every day, group dinners, Málaga transfers included. From €950 with your own room.
Small group · GravelCuatro Sierras
A point-to-point gravel tour with a different hotel each night.
Independent · SupportedSelf-guided week
Our apartment, bike and routes, at your own pace, with our support if you need it.
Questions
Can I come on a cycling holiday on my own?
Yes. Usually over half our guests come on their own. You ride with the group by day, and most evenings most of the group eats out together at a local restaurant we book. If you can, book the last week of the month: that's when we usually have the most solo riders.
Is there a single supplement?
No. Our Classic Climbs week is €950 per person, and that already includes a bedroom of your own in a shared apartment, plus the Saturday group transfer from and to Málaga airport. If you'd like an apartment to yourself, it's €1,250.
Will I have to share a room with a stranger?
Never. You only share a bedroom with someone you're travelling with. Two people travelling together can share a twin room for €850 each.
Which weeks are best for solo travellers?
We usually recommend the last week of the month, when we tend to have the most solo riders. Some weeks have a club or a large group booked, so ask us and we'll tell you how your week looks.
What if I'm slower or faster than the group?
Every week has 2 to 3 guides, so we can ride as an easy, a steady and a faster group. On the climbs everyone rides at their own pace, then we regroup at the top and carry on together. When the differences in fitness are big, we split into groups that ride similar routes and meet at the same café mid-ride. Most routes also have shortcuts if you want a shorter day.
Do I have to eat with the group every night?
No. Most evenings most of the group eats out together: we book a table at a local restaurant and everyone pays for their own meal. Join whenever you like, or have a quiet night in your apartment.
Are there women on the trips?
Yes, though most of our guests are men, around 80/20. We always have at least one female guide on the team each season.
Am I too old for a cycling holiday?
Probably not. Our guests are typically from their early 30s to their late 60s, and we occasionally have riders younger and older than that. Fitness matters more than age: if you're comfortable riding 3–4 hours in the hills, you'll be fine. E-bikes are available too.
Is it safe to travel alone?
Yes. We collect you from Málaga airport, your apartment is a short walk from our shop in the village, and every ride has guides and a support vehicle. We set up a WhatsApp group for your week, so you're never on your own unless you want to be.
Which trip is best for a solo rider?
The Classic Climbs week. It's our most sociable trip: one base all week, guided rides every day, coffee at the shop each morning and group dinners in the evening, with Málaga airport transfers included.
How do I book?
Pick a week on our tour calendar and fill in the booking form. Tell us you're coming on your own and we'll let you know how many other solo riders are booked that week.
Come on your own. You won't be on your own for long.
Pick a week, tell us you're travelling solo, and we'll tell you who else is coming. Questions first? WhatsApp us on +34 684 205 648.