Cycling Holiday to climb El Angliru, advice?

[Paul Campbell]

Hi Guys,
I would love to climb one of the toughest climbs in the World Tour "El Angliru"
I wondered if any of you have done it and if so how you arranged your trip. While there I would also like to try other La Vuelta Spain climbs such as La Farrappona or Lagos Covadonga.
Thanks for your help.

 

[ColinJ]

Put the lowest gears you can on your bike. Do it on a warm, dry day. If you are sporting any flab on your body - lose it ...

Good luck!

 

[Paul Campbell]

Thanks Colin,

Doing some online research I found this site www.roadcycleasturias.com the prices seem competitive and they have a couple of good testimonials. There is also a nice video of Angliru. Just wondering if this is something any of you would go for.
It seems good as it will be a family holiday in Spain and I could leave the wife and kids in the swimming pools while I am out on the bike.

I will work on that extra flab

 

[theloafer]

now that looks a nice climb.. alas think my 59 year old legs would not thank me for attempting it ...the downhill vid is very scary