{"id":7129,"date":"2024-09-01T15:38:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T13:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/?p=7129"},"modified":"2024-09-06T15:46:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T13:46:30","slug":"tackle-a-route-made-by-alberto-contador-explore-madrids-anillo-verde-and-la-riojas-wine-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/2024\/09\/01\/tackle-a-route-made-by-alberto-contador-explore-madrids-anillo-verde-and-la-riojas-wine-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackle A Route Made By Alberto Contador: Explore Madrid\u2019s Anillo Verde and La Rioja\u2019s Wine Region"},"content":{"rendered":"

To celebrate La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, let’s take a look at two of the most culturally and historically important regions of the country of Spain \u2013 the capital city of Madrid and La Rioja, one of the least populated but most beautiful parts of the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Unsurprisingly, the cycling options in these vibrant and charming parts of the country are almost limitless \u2013 just make sure you try some wine and tapas, and do some sightseeing whilst you’re at it. I certainly would!<\/p>\n

With a complete overhaul of the city’s cycling infrastructure since 2014, Madrid is now a city suitable for cyclists of all levels, with both urban and natural routes that showcase its stunning scenery and landmarks. BiciMad<\/a>, the app-based public electric bike system is now available throughout the city and a great way to see the sights without breaking a sweat on the city’s many hills.<\/p>\n

The Anillo Verde: Madrid\u2019s Green Ring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If that’s not enough, Madrid is the home of the Anillo Verde (Green Ring), a 65 km cycle path around the city. It is almost entirely non-vehicular, on wide bike paths, and with amenities every 1.5 km.<\/p>\n

The start of the Anillo Verde is found in the northern part of the city in Las Tablas. 19 km later, it begins to head uphill and takes in three large parks, Parque Lineal de Palomeras, Parque Forestal de Entrevias, and Parque Lineal del Manzanares. There’s more beautiful countryside to take in on the fifth sector of Anillo Verde as it heads through the Casa de Campo \u2013 the largest park in Madrid and at around 5 times the size of Central Park, one of the largest public parks in the world. This is one of the most popular parts of the route as it is incredibly scenic and largely traffic free. The hilliest part of the route comes between the 49th and 64th km as you make your way through the Puerta de Hierro and back towards the starting point of Las Tablas.<\/p>\n

If you’re feeling hip, check out the La Bicicleta caf\u00e9<\/a> in the Malasana region of the city, it’s definitely the ‘cool’ quarter and Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller claims this cycling caf\u00e9 has \u201cone of the best brunches in Madrid\u201d. If you want something more traditional, why not try one of Madrid’s most famous sandwiches, the Bocadillo de Calamares, from one of the restaurants dotted around the Plaza Mayor?<\/p>\n

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P\u0159\u00edsp\u011bvek sd\u00edlen\u00fd La Bicicleta Cafe (@labicicletacafe)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n