Madrid, Spain
Gravel days, an e-bike ride through the old town, a hard climbing morning and a three-day mountain camp. Compare each by distance, climbing and effort.
Gravel
A long day on pine-forest tracks and quiet farm roads east of Madrid, with just over 1,000 m of climbing spread across the route.
Moderate, Full day
from €160 per rider Not bookable right now
E-bike
A short, assisted ride across the old town, over river bridges and through city parks, built to show the city without hard effort.
Easy, Short ride
from €85 per rider Not bookable right now
A concentrated morning of climbing on the ascent local professionals use to test themselves, with 1,180 m gained in 62 km.
Hard, Half day
from €95 per rider Not bookable right now
Road
A long day on the cliff road between coves, with a seafood lunch stop and rolling climbs that add up to 1,650 m.
Hard, Full day
from €150 per rider Not bookable right now
Three tours on forest tracks, farm roads and riverside paths, from an easy intro to a long volcano day.
A short, relaxed city ride with motor assistance through the old town, bridges and parks.
A long tarmac day on the Costa Brava cliff road, between coves with a lunch stop.
Ride Madrid lists eight bike tours run by local partners, from a two-hour e-bike ride through the old town to a three-day mountain camp with van support. Each tour is described by distance, climbing and effort, so you can match it to your legs rather than to a brochure adjective. Use the filters to narrow by bike type, difficulty, length or place, then open a tour to see what is included and to book with the partner.
Start with the climbing figure, not the distance. Seventy kilometres with 300 m of ascent is a very different day from 62 km with 1,180 m. The easy tours here stay at or under 40 km and 300 m. The moderate gravel days run 72 to 88 km with roughly 1,000 to 1,600 m of climbing. The hard tours go beyond that, or pack the effort into a short time.
Then pick the bike. Gravel suits tracks and farm roads, an e-bike flattens the hills for a relaxed city ride, and road bikes suit long tarmac days.
Madrid sits at about 650 m and has a continental climate. Spring (April to early June) and autumn (late September to October) are the most comfortable months for a full day in the saddle. July and August often pass 35°C in the afternoon, so long rides start early or are best avoided. Winter mornings can be close to freezing, though sunny days are common.
Daylight matters: sunset is around 17:45 in December and past 21:30 in June. Short-day months suit half-day tours better than full-day ones.
Madrid-Barajas airport connects to the centre by metro and rail, and long-distance trains arrive at Atocha and Chamartín stations. Within the city, the metro and local trains are the easiest way to reach a meeting point, and you should plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early.
Some tours start outside the Madrid area, including the Costa Brava and Pyrenees listings. Check the meeting point on the booking page and allow time and budget to reach it before you commit.
Bring a helmet if you prefer your own, padded shorts, sun cream and at least two bottles for full days. Shade is limited on exposed tracks, so a light long-sleeved layer helps against both sun and wind. Gravel days call for tyres that can take loose stone; ask the partner whether bikes are supplied and which sizes are available.
Expect group sizes, pace and support to vary by partner. The tour page shows what each one covers, and it is worth reading before you book.
Every tour is grouped by distance and climbing, so you can compare it with rides you already know.
Choose gravel, e-bike or road and see only the tours built around that bike.
Guides to Madrid, the old town, the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees show what each area involves.
Partners operate every tour, and booking happens on their pages with their terms.
It depends on the tour. Easy tours stay under 40 km and 300 m of climbing. Moderate gravel days are 72 to 88 km with 1,000 to 1,600 m. Hard tours need solid base fitness; compare with your longest recent ride.
This varies by partner and tour. Check the included list on each tour page, and ask about bike sizes and pedals if you need to.
April to early June and late September to October are the most comfortable. July and August are very hot in the afternoon, and winter mornings can be cold with short daylight.
No. Most are based around Madrid, but the Costa Brava and Pyrenees tours start far away. Check the meeting point on the booking page and plan travel first.
Policies are set by each partner. Look at the cancellation and rescheduling terms on the booking page before you pay.
Water, sun protection, padded shorts and a light layer. For gravel, bring spare tubes if you have them, and ask the partner what equipment is supplied.
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