Group of people wearing matching red and blue sports jerseys posing in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Lourdes, France.

Spain 2024

Level 1, July 7–19, 2024 lead by Frankie Verner

Expedition Overview

Sunny days, winding roads, and a backdrop of castles, ruins, and coastline set the stage for this unforgettable ride through Spain. Between boat days and wine-filled evenings, the journey struck a perfect balance of adventure and ease.

When plans shifted after a minor crash, the spirit of the trip didn’t miss a beat—proving that flexibility, support, and a good sense of humor are just as important as the ride itself.

Group of eight women in outdoor adventure gear posing by a lake with mountain landscape and partly cloudy blue sky in the background.

Route Highlights

1,504 miles / 2,421 kmDistance covered

9Days riding

Notable Stop

Zarautz: Surfing in the Basque Coast of Spain
Riaño and Mampodre Mountain Regional Park: The views of “Little Switzerland”!!!
La Rioja: Wine tasting!

The Ride

Terrain: Twisty mountain passes and coastal roads
Weather: Sunny and warm with cool mountain passes

What Stood Out

Best Riding Moments: Riding through the Pyrenees mountains was like being in a Disney movie, so amazing!
Off-Bike Highlights: Castles, ruins, boats, wine, oh my!

The Reality

What made it tough + how it was handled: Bike meets rock wall on windy road…..the rider had minor injuries, but the bike was in pain. The rider continued the trip in a rental car rocking her helmet through the twisty roads to keep the spirit alive.