Turned off by cold weather cycling? A winter paradise beckons

Yet to get your bike out, or not enjoying the cold commute? Peter Kimpton goes south to Spain for spectacular cycling with several pros and no cons

What would make a cycling utopia? Smooth, winding roads with breathtaking coastal and mountain views, tree-lined valley rides, exquisite villages and inviting cafes? How about hotels that positively encourage you to bring your bike inside? Add to that endlessly broad cycle paths, hardly any traffic, and the perfect temperature for riding - a sunny 15C during January to March? Is that really possible only a couple of hours away from the UK?

During a British winter of wet and cold commuting, when it is hard to motivate yourself beyond A to B, I escaped to Spain.