Enjoy an unforgettable bike tour through Andalusia! Start in the picturesque coastal city of Málaga and ride through stunning landscapes to Jerez de la Frontera, famous for its sherry and charming old town. Continue to Seville, where you have a rest day to explore the fascinating culture and impressive sights such as the Giralda, the tomb of Columbus, and the Plaza de España. The journey concludes back in Málaga, where you can reflect on the experiences of your tour.

Bienvenido at the Global Biking Initiative!

November 2 - 7, 2025

(The tour details are currently being finalized and will be available for registration soon)

General information

This guided cycling tour with an international field of participants takes us to the fascinating south of Spain, through the beautiful region of Andalusia. We start our tour from Málaga and explore the breathtaking surrounding area with its charming villages and impressive landscapes on hilly routes. Our route takes us through the historic city of Jerez de la Frontera, known for its sherry and the royal riding school, before we cycle on an almost flat day's stage to Seville.

Seville, the capital of Andalusia, will enchant us with its rich cultural heritage and lively atmosphere. Here we take a rest day to explore the city in detail. Highlights include the impressive cathedral, the magnificent Alcázar Palace, the tomb of Columbus and the picturesque Santa Cruz district. Legend has it that the famous tapas were invented here.

After a relaxing break in Seville, we continue on a hilly route through the fertile hinterland of Andalusia back to Malaga in two day stages.

The tour ends after six unforgettable days near the airport in Málaga.

Tour highlights:
- Selected *** / **** hotels in Ronda, Jerez de la Frontera, Seville and Osuna including breakfast and dinner
- Málaga, a coastal town with historic charm, as the start and finish of the tour
- Breathtaking gorges, historic bridges and picturesque old town in Ronda
- World-famous sherry wineries and royal Andalusian riding school in Jerez de la Frontera
- Seville with its sights such as
- the Cathedral of Seville,
- the Alcázar Palace,
- Columbus' tomb or
- the historic district of Santa Cruz
- Charming streets and squares with historic architecture in Osuna
- Many new friends from all over the world and unforgettable moments

On this varied tour, participants will not only enjoy the sporting challenges, but also the scenic beauty and cultural wealth of this unique region.

During the entire tour we stay in carefully selected three to four star hotels, including dinner and breakfast.

We transport your luggage from hotel to hotel in our support vehicle. And if something should happen to your bike, we will pick you up with the support vehicle.

In the morning before departure you have the opportunity to stock up on food such as fruit, isotonic drinks and energy bars for the journey.

All types of bikes are welcome on this cycling tour, whether racing bike, mountain bike, city bike or eBike. We will travel in several groups on the daily stages, depending on the bicyle type and individual performance level.

If you need a bike on site, you can order a rental bike directly from GBI. There are three different types of bikes available (Cannondale aluminum sports bike, Giant Carbon TCR Advanced mechanical/electronic gears, Giant E-Bike Stagger).

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Michael Leuenberger

Tour director

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Rental Bicycles

The following rental bicycles are available:

Aluminium CAAD Optimo

CANNONDALE

Gear/Cassette: SHIMANO Tiagra components, Crank 50/34, rear cogs 11-28, 10-speed

Brakes: Cannondale C4 breakes, dual pivot

Weight: 13,5 kg

Sizes: S (51cm), M (54 cm), L (56 cm)

Please note that there are only very limited number of this type of bicycles available! So it is recommended to book early.

Explore E+ 2 Stagger

GIANT

Battery: EnergyPak Smart Integrated 500 Wh capacity

Motor: SyncDrive Sport, 70Nm, powered by Yamaha

Color: Metallic Navy

Frame: ALUXX Aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount

Brakes: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm

Weight: 21 kg

Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-speed, 52/36, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8,5 kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 0 Ultegra Di2

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano Ultegra Di2 electric shifting group, 52/36, 12-speed, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Rental Coverage

The rental price includes the following equipment/rental services: Charging cable (e-bike only), bike cleaning.

The rental bike is rented without a bike computer/mount, mudguard, lights, carrier, lock, saddle bag, spare tube, pump, tire levers, etc. We recommend that you bring the desired equipment yourself.

Pedal systems

The following pedal systems are available:

Cannondale: SPD combi pedals, flat pedals

Giant: SPD-MTB, SPD-SL, Look Keo, flat pedals

The pedals are included in the rental price. You can also bring your own pedals.

Bottle holder

All road bikes are equipped with two bottle holder (on the S models, only one bottle holder can be mounted). The e-bikes are equipped with one bottle holder.

Helmet

It is possible to rent a helmet in addition to the rental bike.

Range (E-Bike)

The range for a single battery charge can vary greatly. It depends on many factors, the most important of which are: weight of the rider, load, air resistance, tire pressure and profile, terrain and elevation profile, road or trail conditions, outside temperature, maintenance of the e-bike, and the condition of the battery.

As a guideline, you can calculate with the following ranges:

Extreme conditions: 50 km (steep inclines, maximum support)
Good conditions: 110 km (flat, medium support)
Optimal conditions: 180 km (flat to slightly downhill, minimal support)

You need to plan around 5 - 6 hours to fully charge the empty battery.

Handover

You will receive your rental bicycle at the tour start. If you have booked a pre-night (if available for the specific tour), you can receive your bicycle already in the evening prior to the tour start.

You must return your bicycle at tour end just after arriving at the final destination (according tour schedule). Please consider that there are no possibilities to extend the rental period.

You don't have to take care or book any bicycle transportation for your rental bicycle.

Purchase after the tour

It is possible to buy your rental bicycle after the tour. If you are interested, please contact the tour guide on site in good time to receive an individual offer.

Frame size

During registration, we will ask for the GIANT bikes for your body height in cm. According those measurements, we'll assign the right frame size and will adjust the bicycle accordantly.

For the CANNONDALE bikes, you can choose the bicycle frame size yourself.

You can find help with determining the size of rental bikes here: Sizing Rentalbicycles.

Charity

The Global Biking Initiative (GBI) has its roots in charitable events and therefore always strives to combine time on the bike with fundraising activities. Every GBI tour offers a unique opportunity to combine cycling and social engagement.

Generally, you sign up for a GBI tour for your home or country of residence. Each of these GBI countries has a specific nonprofit organization defined for which you can fundraise.

Your personal GBI Country Champion can explain the exact details and processes for your respective country. If you have any questions, we are of course happy to help you at any time.

Minimum donation for this tour: 0 Euro (it is up to you whether you want to collect donations for the charity in your country or not)

Would you like to know how you can get friends, family and colleagues excited about your initiative? Here are some tried-and-true tips for attracting supporters:

Tell your story: Share your personal motivation and why you care about the nonprofit. Your passion will inspire others.

Use social media: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter offer an effective way to spread your message. Share regular updates about your preparations and the progress of your fundraiser.
Create a donation website: Online donation platforms make it easy to receive and track donations. Link to your website on your social media and emails.
Organize events: Plan fundraising events, such as a flea market, a charity dinner or a fundraiser. Such events bring people together and promote engagement.
Direct approach: Speak to friends, family and colleagues personally and explain to them how they can help. Sometimes face-to-face conversations are the most effective way to gain supporters.
Show gratitude: Show gratitude to your supporters, be it through personal messages, thank you cards or small gifts. People feel valued and are more likely to donate again.

We know from almost twenty years of experience that combining cycling and fundraising can be an extremely fulfilling experience that not only benefits you, but those you help too!