RIDE SPAIN WITH SEPP KUSS!
2025 Highlights
15 Guests, 7 Nights, 5 rides, culture & Tourism
WHERE we RoDE
The Hill & VILLAGES of Andalucía
We rode west of Málaga on five unique routes, spanning from Mijas overlooking the Mediterranean to the Roman ruins of Acinipo. We stopped for coffee, lunch, and ice cream in the iconic whitewashed towns of Spain’s Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos. We passed through the protected pine forests of two national parks and across the golden fields of the Serranía de Ronda, dotted with olive groves and grapevines.
280 miles / 28,000 ft.
Our Week in Bicycle Paradise
The Coffee stops
Great rides get even better with a coffee stop. It’s when you feel the buzz, relive the hills, and bond with your crew. From Isabel’s churro cart in Alozaina, to the valley overlook in Casarabonela, to morning cake under the cliffs in Setenil de las Bodegas, we took a moment to rest the legs and soak up the cafe con leche.
The Tours
VIBE Tours goes beyond the bike. We took a rest day to taste olive oil at LA Almazara, an avant-garde mill and museum designed by Philippe Starck. We followed that with a walking tour of Ronda’s famous bridge and historic streets. And we stopped to taste and learn about Spain’s award-winning Queso Payoyo cheeses!
mONDA — Nights 1–4
Castillo de Monda Hotel
Our trip started at a boutique castle-hotel above the village of Monda with 360º views of the surrounding countryside.
Like most old sites in Andalucía, Castillo de Monda rests on past empires. Occupied as early as the 9th century, the modern restoration conforms to the rugged terrain, with arched passages and Moorish motifs echoing the region’s rich heritage. We took over the rooftop for post-ride beers, tapas, dinners, and a private concert. This was our base for three bicycle adventures.
RONDA — Nights 5–7
Reina Victoria Hotel & Spa
Act 2 of our Andalusian adventure unfolded in Ronda, a town that has long enchanted creative minds like Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, and Rainer Maria Rilke. With its old bullring and high bridge spanning the Tajo gorge, Ronda is a magical spot above the farms that produce some of Spain’s best olive oil and wine.
We stayed on the cliff’s edge at the historic hotel and spa Reina Victoria, took a walking tour of the city’s main sites, and ate at Pedro Romero, the restaurant beloved by bullfighters. Two of our most stunning rides started at the hotel gate.
