About Chus

Chus Blázquez is the founder and project coordinator of Rutas Pangea, a Madrid-based cycling travel agency operating since 1993. A pioneer of organized cycle tourism in Spain, he has spent over 30 years designing and leading routes across four continents and more than 50 countries. As a consultant specializing in itinerary design, destination specialization, and tourism product development, he has worked with numerous autonomous communities and regions throughout Spain and collaborated with international destination management companies. He is a regular participant in industry fairs, conferences, workshops, and seminars, both in Spain and abroad, where he speaks about bicycle tourism as an economic activity and a driver of rural development. He is the creator of the podcast Viajando Despacio (Traveling Slowly) and a leading voice in specialized and general media outlets, including Ciclosfera, Cadena SER, Radio Viajera, El País, El Asombrario, and others. Through Rutas Pangea, he promotes initiatives for active tourism, sustainability, and rural culture through cycling.

The economic impact of cycle tourism: it's not enough to just count cyclists

By |2026-08-18T10:36:31+02:0015th August, 2026|BLOG|

Cycle tourism can be a powerful tool for local development, but simply counting cyclists isn't enough to measure its impact. We analyze how to transform the passage of travelers into increased stays, spending, business activity, and employment in the region.

First Technical Conference on Best Practices for the Promotion and Management of the Santander-Mediterranean Green Way Natural Trail, in Oña

By |2026-05-27T09:43:42+02:00April 30th, 2026|BLOG|

Spain has one of the best cycling routes in Europe in the making. Completing it is a priority. Rutas Pangea participated in the 1st Technical Conference of the Santander-Mediterranean Greenway, and this is what we saw.

Rural Heritage and Culture in Atazar: weaving memory, identity and future

By |2025-12-06T20:29:37+01:00December 6th, 2025|BLOG|

The project “Heritage and Rural Culture – Valorization of Intangible Cultural Heritage Resources”, promoted by the Mancomunidad del Embalse del Atazar, demonstrates the extent to which collective memory can become a tool for local development.

Bike trips along Greenways: Pangea routes with the Experiment Greenways project

By |2025-11-17T16:02:54+01:0015th November, 2025|BLOG|

The Experiencias Turismo España program has recognized the Vías Verdes (Greenways) as a second chance for regions that once missed their opportunity. Its commitment to cycle tourism demonstrates that, with good ideas and public support, these regions can get back on track. Experimenta Vías Verdes is proof of that.

How many cyclists actually do the Camino de Santiago?

By |2025-07-23T18:51:48+02:00July 23rd, 2025|BLOG|

Every year, thousands of people arrive in Santiago de Compostela after completing one of the Camino routes. Among them are a good number of cyclists, sometimes known as bicigrinos (bike pilgrims). However, the official data provided by the Pilgrim's Office does not fully reflect the reality.