94
Tips
A few tips to finish or to start
Before considering any cycling trip including its different variants, we have to take into account a number of factors that will allow us to turn our trip into a pleasant experience. We have to warn the cyclist, that often some of the routes and stages through the Vall d’Albaida run through
solitary places, natural places that are not usually crowded or frequented, so it is easy not to meet anyone. That is why we must be self-sufficient and have what is necessary to cover any eventuality.
Let’s start with the choice of bicycle The bike must be of quality and for this we must resort to specialized shops. There we will be advised according to the use that we will give it and, above all, they will guarantee that the machine responds to our needs. That’s what our security is all about.
Bicycle type The Valencian Community has almost 70% of its territory covered with mountains and the Vall d’Albaida is no exception. This implies that depending on the use that we are going to give it, we will have to choose a different type of bicycle. For our terrain, the most robust, safe and recommended are mountain bikes or MTB. For cycling we will have to opt for a comfortable bike, slightly more upright position and with the possibility of being able to install saddlebags in the rear luggage rack. The BTT adapts to any situation with small modifications: thickness of the covers, regulation of the power or adaptation of the gear shift.
