Supplier: M08426
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Base of operations: Spain -- Number of InfoHub client requests accepted: 420 |
M08426 is run by Simon Proffitt and his wife Susana. Born in Lancashire, England, Simon has been resident in Santander for the last 17 years. He is a keen amateur cyclist and cycle tourist and is well acquainted with Spain and the Spanish way of life. Susana is from Logroño, capital of La Rioja.
M08426 is officially registered as a company of ‘Turismo Activo de Cantabria’ with the Consejería de Industría, Turismo, Trabajo y Comunicaciones of the Gobierno de Cantabria.
Enjoy peaceful country roads away from busy main thoroughfares. On the bike it’s just so much easier to stop and appreciate the many beautiful villages and scenery. A cycling holiday has so much to offer. On M08426 holidays everything is taken care of. Tours are supported yet self-guided so riders can choose their own company - or lack of it!
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Questions and Answers
M08426 is run by Simon Proffitt and his wife Susana, and offers great cycling holidays.
1. How long has the business been operating and how did it start?
The business has been operating since the year 2000. Founded by myself, an Englishman and a hobby cyclist resident in Spain since 1985.
2. What is your company's mission?
To provide quality cycle tours and introduce people to what is a beautiful country.
3. What does your company specialize in?
Cycle tours, both guided and self-guided in Spain.
4. Who is the founder or owner of the company and briefly describe his/her past activities?
Simon Proffitt - previously involved in educational projects before setting up M08426.
5. What is your most popular travel package and why?
Many, but mainly Northern Spain tours, due to the mild climate and the spectacular green scenery of this part of Spain.
6. What is the best compliment you received from a client?
There are so many - difficult to say.
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Vacation Packages offered by supplier M08426
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White Villages of Andalusia (7 Days) 21 April and 6 October 2012
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This tour offers an ample vision of Malaga, beginning with the mountains of Malaga, and then make our way eastwards to the Atlantic seaboard of the province of Cadiz. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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EUR 959
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Spain
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Cities of Castile (9 Days) Guided tour. 9-16 June 2012
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Come to Castile that is home to some of the most beautiful and monumental cities in Europa and our 8-day trip gives us the chance to see three of the most famous ones: Segovia, Ávila and El Escorial! Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Archeology/History
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EUR 959
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Spain
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Northern Spain. Cantabria coast (6 Days)
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This 6-day tour allows you to explore every corner of Cantabria, starting from medieval village of Santillana del Mar and finishing with a day of leisure in Somo. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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EUR 520
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Spain
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Northern Spain- Cantabria- Asturias Coast (8 Days)
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Explore Cantabrian and Asturian Coast with this 8-day tour, which gives you the astonishing views of the charming village of Novales, fishing village of Llanes and other highlights of Spain. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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EUR 760
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Spain
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Cantabrian and Asturian Coast and Mountains, Picos de Europa (13 Days)
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This trip allows you to explore every corner of Spain, starting from medieval village of Santillana del Mar and finishing with a day of leisure in Somo. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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EUR 1065
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Spain
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La Rioja – The Descent of the River Ebro (8 Days) 1-8 Sept 2012
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A superb trip, following the River Ebro, the longest in Spain, as it flows from its source in the Cantabrian Mountains down to the distant Mediterranean. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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EUR 959
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Spain
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Andalusia – The Route of the Moors, Granada and Cordoba (8 Days) 21-28 April 2012
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This bicycle tour offers you an immense open horizons of the infinite olive plantations, vineyards of Montilla and the wheat fields around Cordoba. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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EUR 959
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Spain
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The Basque Country Tour (8 Days). Guided 23-30 June
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This trip gives a comprehensive vision of the Basque Country. A beautiful ride takes you through the Parque Nacional de la Sierra, visiting Urederra, the town of Estella and many other places. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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EUR 959
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Spain
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Catalonia and Costa Brava (8 Days) 15-22 Sept. 2012
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Visit fine medieval towns and villages such as Girona and Pals, along with picturesque coastal villages such as Cadaqués, home to one of the most famous Spanish artists, Salvador Dalí, in Figueres. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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EUR 959
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Spain
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Reviews and Comments
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Iris Eisenberg |
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2007-02-08 |
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I participated in a tour called La Rioja in Spain.I got all the information I needed by e-mailing Mr. Simon Proffitt. The whole organization of the tour was
... view more very good. I got my maps and the manual booklet full of very good and exact instructions before head, delivered by mail, so I had time to prepare
myself. From the moment I landed I was taken care of very well. The tour was interesting, sometime phisically hard but every day there was something beautiful to see. The motels were clean, comfortable, romantic, and were
part of the culture we visited. In case of a problem on the way we could contact Mr. Proffitt on the sellolar phone and he came to help. I was very satisfied with the service I got and I think of doing a simillar tour next year. |
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Tom Elsasser |
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2007-02-07 |
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This was a mix of five Americans (four in my party) and about 18 from England. It was a great bunch of people and everyone got along extremely well. The tour
... view more is in a very beautiful, sometimes remote area of northern Spain. The trip was well thought out, and Simon did a great job providing support. He drove the Van, there was no accompanying rider(s) which was fine since everyone on the trip was fairly independent. Some of the hills were a little more than "rolling" with about 3 major climbs throughout the 8 day trip. A certain level of fitness is required for this trip. Simon Proffitt is knowledgable and accomodating. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. |
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William White |
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2005-01-07 |
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We found the pace of the trip, the itnierary, the accommmodations all excellent. Simon and his crew strike just the right balance of helpfulness without being
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liked that we were with a group but not compelled to participate in activities with the group when we didn't feel like it. Scenery, history, route and route notes were excellent. |
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Patty Flynn |
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2005-01-03 |
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I brought my own bicycle, and am glad
since some people had difficulties with the ones they rented. Service,
attentiveness and hospitality could not have
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take another tour from them. Price could not be beat. |
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Peter Hopper |
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2005-01-03 |
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About my Iberocycle Tour 10 - 18 May 2003
Tour Package name : Descent of the River Ebro
Promptness in answering questions : 8
Knowledge of
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Overall trip experience : 8
Attention to detail and help during trip : 9
Comments :-
This was an accompanied tour for the full 8 days. It was very well organised
and thought out with great attention to detail and the accommodation
supplied of a more than adequate standard,although the quality and condition
of the hired cycles may not have suited all experienced cyclists.
In summary - a very enjoyable and exceptional experience. |
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Rachel Scharfman |
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2005-01-03 |
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Emlyn Whitin |
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2005-01-02 |
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Iberocycle was fantastic and Simon Profitt was a willing and helpful coordinator. The only thing I would recommend to future cyclists in Spain is to be aware
... view more that that area of Spain (North) is very traditional in their eating habits (main, hot meal at 2pm and light dinner at 9 or 10 pm and a very small breakfast) and those habits are not the very best for people who are cycling all day. Cyclists will want to plan ahead and shop for supplemental rations to bring along with them. Also helpful is a good Spanish/English (French, German...) dictionary and phrasebook. |
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Miriam Verbeek |
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2005-01-01 |
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This tour operator was excellent in responding to our questions.
The trip was one of the best I have ever taken. The scenery we were taken through was
... view more breathtaking and the accommodation of very good quality. The tour operator was attentive to our needs and went well
beyond the call of duty to ensure that we were properly looked after.
We very much recommend this trip for anyone who has a good degree of fitness, likes to experience a somewhat "different" Spain, and surprising wilderness. |
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