A Week to Ride, Reflect, and Rewrite What Comes Next

In the second week of September, The Riding Chapter returns to La Rioja. Right in the heart of harvest season, when the vines turn gold and red, and the valleys slow down to gather what the year has grown. It’s a fitting moment to step back, breathe, and look at what comes next.

Each morning begins on the bike, in small guided groups, riding 40 to 80 km through mixed terrain, enough movement to clear the noise without exhaustion. Afternoons and evenings shift the rhythm: shared meals, conversations, local voices, and guided reflection to help you make sense of what surfaced on the road.

Participants stay in a restored rural property surrounded by vineyards and hills, immersed in the region’s food, culture, and quiet pace.

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What you need to know:

• Dates: September 14 to 18, 2026
• Duration: 5 days, 5 nights
• Location: La Rioja, Spain (nearest airport: Bilbao)
• Riding distance: 40–80 km per day
• Terrain: mixed surface (gravel and paved)
• Group size: 12–15 participants
• Personal cycling insurance required
• Gravel or endurance bike recommended

This is not a race or a retreat. It’s a pause with purpose. A moment to step out of routine, ride into perspective, and begin to write your next chapter.