Commercial places in Madrid, were historically located in the plazas of La Paja, La Cebada, Greater…. little by little they gave in to the influence of the Manzanares River, since along its course transportation routes such as the Canal Real and railway infrastructures such as the ring road or the Goya and Goya stations were built. Prince Pius. This motivated that during the 19th and 20th centuries, the large markets were located in areas close to the riverside axis of our river.
This proposal of bicycle tourism He wants to show you those markets. Today some of those markets are still alive and new very interesting proposals have also emerged, such as Casa de Campo market or the Frog Market. In this bike tour We will go from the old markets to the new ones, discovering little-known corners of the city but always full of history. Of course, in a playful way and moving with the bike, the most fun toy we can find in a big city.
PROGRAM
| ADDRESSED TO |
Beginner cyclists or beginners in the use of bicycles, who are looking for simple routes with thematic content. |
| TRAVEL |
Paseo de los Olmos, Puerta de Toledo, Calle Toledo, La Latina, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Gran Vía, Mercado de las Ranas, Chueca, Matadero, Old Legazpi Market, Madrid Río, Mercado de la Casa de Campo. |
| GROUND |
Bike lane and streets. The route is gentle “up and down” for the most part. |
| DISTANCE |
25 km approx. |
| PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY |
Middle-low |
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