Feb/March Tour
- Thread starter MarkF
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- Location
- London
How warm do you need it mark? Justvso you don't freeze/can enjoyably cycle?
Or are you looking for a tan?
Or are you looking for a tan?
robjh
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire - almost Essex
Morocco?
Southern Spain?
Southern Spain?
Ajax Bay
Guru
- Location
- East Devon
Southern Portugal
Low Gear Guy
Veteran
- Location
- Surrey
Don't you warm up when you are cycling along?
We once went to Provence in March. Some days it was quite warm but this cannot be guaranteed.
We once went to Provence in March. Some days it was quite warm but this cannot be guaranteed.
Love a tan but not cold would do.
Think I will look at routes thanks, I do Spain too much and only have the Vigo area left to see & it'll be too wet/cold.
It's not that I can't physically do it but I don't get any enjoyment from riding in the cold and wet, none.
robjh
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire - almost Essex
Crete?
I think anywhere in the Med may still get damp and squally bits in February but will be looking a bit better in March. Southern mainland Greece can see some nice days, but they're by no means guaranteed, and the mountainous interior will still be cold and even snowy.
How far are you prepared to fly? Long haul? Cuba? India?
I think anywhere in the Med may still get damp and squally bits in February but will be looking a bit better in March. Southern mainland Greece can see some nice days, but they're by no means guaranteed, and the mountainous interior will still be cold and even snowy.
How far are you prepared to fly? Long haul? Cuba? India?
We usually have 2 weeks end of Feb', and go to either Paphos or Albufeira. They both average about 20 degrees during the day. Bit chilly in the evenings (still wear my shorts though, and a fleece over a t-shirt. )
Costa del Sol is similar, we spend to much time in Torremolinos
. Or Gran Canaria / Teneriffe both nice in Feb'.
(You can see i spend to much time dossing about in the sun since i sold my lorries a while ago.
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Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
Portugal it is, may take in Jerez too, just to keep my hand in.Thanks for all the replies.
Gran Canaria off the west coast of Africa. It will be warm without being oppressive. The scenery is quite agreeable as well, beaches as well as mountains.
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Thanks, MrsF suggested there yesterday, some v.cheap flights out of Leeds too, I've never been.
midliferider
Guru
- Location
- Northampton
I need to take a week off in March. In the past, I have been to Mallorca and Alentejo area in Portugal.
This year, I am thinking about Puglia.
This year, I am thinking about Puglia.
Crankarm
Guru
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
It is a secret gem. You have to like climbing as there are lots of breathtaking mountain and coastal rides. Google a few images of if. You can hire road bikes quite cheaply and or mountain bikes. You won't be disappointed. Wild camping is a no no as it's illegal. If you are caught fines are heavy and if you happen to start a fire then jail. If you aren't feeling so energetic then you can hire motorbikes but obviously the cost is considerably more than a bicycle and of course you need a bike license, but you can see a lot more. Between Portugal and Gran Canaria I would say GC wins no contest.
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Gran Canaria it is then, I like cities so will take my chances with the cooler weather and stay in Las Palmas. That also makes it easier to see UD Las Palmas play v either Valencia or Seville.
