Experience Fara Cycling’s philosophy of Performance Adventure beyond the bike. In collaboration with Ride Granada, experts in premium cycling experiences across southern Spain, we invite you to an unforgettable week of gravel riding, training, and exploration in one of Europe’s most striking winter destinations.
Join us in for the ultimate winter gravel cycling experience. This breathtaking destination boasts dramatic landscapes, unique geological formations, and pristine beaches. With some of the warmest, sunniest, and driest conditions in mainland Europe in January, it’s the perfect escape from the cold and the ideal place to keep your legs turning through winter.
Dates: 17th - 24th of January
Location: Cabo de Gata Natural Park, Almeria, Spain
Airports: Almeria (closest), Malaga or Alicante
The Rides
Cabo de Gata Nature Park delivers some of Europe’s most spectacular gravel riding — from volcanic coastlines and cinematic desert tracks to smooth fast gravel and rugged mountain passes. Recognizable from the Badlands ultra race, it’s a dream playground for ambitious racers and adventure-minded riders alike.
We offer semi-supported riding with guides on the road and Ride Granada support on call (no follow car).
Athlete (Performance)
Train with Simen Nordahl Svendsen — 2024 Gravel Earth Series champion and 3rd at The Traka 2025 — in a race-focused program co-designed with coach Rafa Manso. Expect demanding days of 60–150 km to build strength, speed, and race-ready fitness.
Adventurer (Big Days)
Explore wild coastal roads, volcanic deserts, and mountain trails at a steady endurance pace. Long, scenic days of 40–100 km over 4–6 hours at ~20 km/h, built for big-ride satisfaction and maximum wow factor.
Solo Option
Prefer to ride on your own terms? You’re welcome too. We’ll provide curated GPS routes so you can ride independently while still enjoying the full camp experience off the bike — meals, community, and evening activities included.
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in Los Patios (The Headquarters) and Casa Biank (400m from the headquarters), two top notch villa-hotels in the heart of Cabo de Gata and a 10 minutes walk from the beach.
Food
A dedicated chef will prepare all the meals needed, breakfasts, lunches (picnics on route) and dinners. Lunch is served during the rides to make the most of the eight hours of daylight. The menu is based on Spanish cuisine, featuring fresh produce, paellas, grilled fish and meats, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Ride fuel
Fuel for every ride is covered. Thanks to our partner FueledUp, all riders will be fully stocked with high-quality nutrition and hydration products from Precision Fuel & Hydration, the choice of leading endurance athletes. From carb drink mixes and gels to on-bike snacks and electrolytes, you’ll have everything you need to stay energized, recover well, and perform your best throughout the camp.
