<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BikeCostaBlanca.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[BikeCostaBlanca.com]]></description><link>https://www.bikecostablanca.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bikecostablanca.com/de/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[La Vuelta 2026 Comes to Costa Blanca: Stage 9 on Our Local Cycling Roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, 30 August, Stage 9 of La Vuelta a España comes to the Costa Blanca. The 187 km mountain stage from Villajoyosa to Alto de Aitana passes through Parcent, Orba and Pego — roads we regularly ride ourselves. It’s a great reminder of what makes cycling here so special. These are the same roads where you can see some of the world’s best riders racing one day, then ride them yourself the next — through quiet valleys, mountain climbs and small villages, with plenty of cycling cafés along...]]></description><link>https://www.bikecostablanca.com/post/la-vuelta-2026-comes-to-costa-blanca-stage-9-on-our-local-cycling-roads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c27da27effade82b0bff1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:38:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/6432b3_06a6c5663e494f65b256b833209ed081/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>BikeCostaBlanka</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group Ride from Café 53.11 to Coll de Rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our ride started at 8:30 AM from Café 53-11, where a group of local cyclists from Ondara and the surrounding area gathered for the morning. We split into two groups: a faster group and a steady-paced group, allowing everyone to ride at a comfortable and enjoyable pace. The main challenge of the day was the famous climb to Coll de Rates. After reaching the top, we enjoyed the descent and rode back together. It was a particularly successful ride for me, as I improved my personal record on one...]]></description><link>https://www.bikecostablanca.com/post/group-ride-from-caf%C3%A9-53-11-to-coll-de-rates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a789ce37e238b0b8ae38389</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:32:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>BikeCostaBlanka</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marina Alta Classic Saturday Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marina Alta Classic Loop 116 km • 1,354 m climbing • Coffee at Café 53 Eleven This week’s ride followed one of Marina Alta’s favorite cycling loops. Starting in Dénia, we rode through Jesús Pobre, Gata de Gorgos, Llíber, Murla, and Orba before returning along the Mediterranean coast. The route covered 116 km with 1,354 meters of climbing, combining smooth roads, quiet villages, and spectacular scenery. Stopping for a leisurely coffee at Café 53 Eleven with local cyclists added to the day's...]]></description><link>https://www.bikecostablanca.com/post/marina-alta-classic-saturday-ride</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a66050110a4941c072a4040</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:01:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6432b3_fed6719b96434646a7a9f2300cfad794~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>BikeCostaBlanka</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycling in Costa Blanca: Why Marina Alta Is a Road Cyclist’s Paradise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountain roads of Marina Alta offer some of the most scenic cycling routes on the Costa Blanca. Marina Alta, in the northern part of Costa Blanca, is one of Spain’s most rewarding regions for road cycling. Here, Mediterranean coastal roads meet quiet inland valleys and challenging mountain climbs — all within a relatively compact area. For cyclists, this means an extraordinary variety of routes. One day you can enjoy a relaxed ride through orange groves and rice fields near Pego. The next,...]]></description><link>https://www.bikecostablanca.com/post/cycling-in-costa-blanca-why-marina-alta-is-a-road-cyclist-s-paradise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a553b8f870c7bdb8f40e67a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:58:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6432b3_bf348029b777444cb802664f55f12669~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>BikeCostaBlanka</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>