Basque Cycling, an underated trip that should be done by more. - Just finished my bike ride and I will say it is epic. You start in San Sebastian but you hit these beautiful little fishing villages, and on your way you... read more see the mountains, little dotted farms and of course the sea. There is a stop in a nice little medieval town where you will eat something to keep you going.

Luis was super accommodating and spoke with me first about possible plans before we head out. He is a great lead, communicating directions, giving great signals, and checking up on me from start to finish. While I was struggling at Zone 4 most of the time, he was in zone 1 lol, such a beast. I opted for more elevation gain on my trip, about 1000m, but this was a personal choice and if you're a beginner Luis can fit that in.

Next time I'm back, I'm definitely going to come stronger.

  Great day out on the bike  - I had a ride with Oskar which was truly extraordinary. We went from San Sebastian to Zumaia return which I can recommend if you're looking for a great day out.... read more It's experiences like this that make a holiday.

  Great Ambassadors for Cycling and San Sebastián  - Overall: Of the four rental experiences we had on our visit to Spain, Basque Country Cycling was the warmest and most satisfying. We’re glad we found them and hope others... read more find them too.

The details: Let’s talk about how wonderful Basque Country Cycling is. We worked with Luis and Oskar specifically. Both gentlemen bring professional backgrounds in hospitality, athletics, and sporting apparel, and now are putting their talents to work in bike tourism. And what friendly and accommodating ambassadors they are for their beautiful San Sebastián and the sport of cycling at large.

Our party rented both touring e-bikes and road bikes on separate days during our stay in San Sebastián. All bikes were in tip-top condition, well-maintained, and clean—this is a quality touch which you cannot take for granted when renting bikes.

San Sebastián is great for bike tourism. There are bike lanes everywhere, and outside of the beachfront there are hills. You can hit the high points in one full day, but if you want to go more in depth, consider renting the touring bikes for two days.

For road bikes and those who want to go farther afield, it appeared they have several, well maintained models to choose from. The Giant Defy (Ultegra) I was given was a great ride. It’s obvious the business takes care of it. And why not? If you’re going to descend a hill on someone else’s bike, you need confidence that the bike is safe and in top condition.

Whether you engage BCC for a guided epic ride or you just want to load .gpx files and ride the climbs and courses in the pro races (IYKYK), they will give you the local advice that intermediate and advanced roadies are seeking.