What bikes are available?

You can choose the Orbea Orca M10i OMX road bike or the BH Core Gravelx Carbon 2.6 electric gravel bike with a 540Wh battery.

Is this self‑guided?

Yes. The rental is autoguided for seven days; you plan routes and return the bike before closing on the final day.

What is the battery range on the BH e‑bike?

The BH Core Gravelx Carbon 2.6 battery is rated for roughly 165–220 km depending on assistance level, terrain, and rider weight.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund if you cancel with at least 48 hours notice or in cases of extreme weather, per the rental terms.

Are helmets and locks included?

The listing does not specify inclusions; confirm with the operator at booking whether helmets or locks are supplied.

Can I take the bike to nearby reserves like Urdaibai?

Yes, but stay on designated roads and tracks to protect sensitive habitats and follow any local access rules.

Bilbao Weeklong Bike Rental - Orbea Orca & BH Core Gravelx E‑Bike

Alquiler de Bicicleta - 1 semana places two very different machines at the center of a seven-day exploration from Bilbao: the Orbea Orca M10i OMX, a UCI‑homologated road racing frame built for high cadence and steep climbs, and the BH Core Gravelx Carbon 2.6, an unusually light carbon electric gravel bike with an integrated display and a 540Wh battery rated for roughly 165–220 km of range. Bilbao sits on the Nervión estuary in Euskadi, northern Spain, where industry and art collide — steel bridges, the Guggenheim’s titanium, and a compact urban core give way within minutes to oak‑studded hills and the rugged Cantabrian coastline.

This rental is designed for riders who want control over itinerary and equipment. Take the Orbea for sustained climbs into nearby ridgelines, attacking narrow hairpins once used by regional racers; choose the BH e‑gravel for long exploratory days that pair farm lanes, coastal tracks, and backroads without fretting about battery range. Key landscape features you’ll encounter include the Nervión river corridor, the abrupt coastal escarpments of the Cantabrian Sea, limestone and flysch strata exposed on westward coastal outcrops, and compact beech and oak woods that scent the lanes in spring and autumn.

Cultural and historical context threads through the offering. Basque cycling has a deep pedigree—teams such as Euskaltel‑Euskadi and local frame builders helped shape modern race culture here—and Orbea itself is part of that regional narrative. Routes follow country lanes past stone caseríos, small parish churches, and villages where roadside cafés become informal regroup points for pelotons on weekend mornings.

Practical details matter: this is an autoguided, seven‑day rental with a clear cancellation window offering full refund for notice 48 hours prior or for extreme weather. Bikes must be returned before closing on the final day. Expect to sort sizing and fit at pickup; the high‑end groupset on the Orca demands attentive setup for Di2 electronics, while the BH’s integrated control allows simple mode changes during rides.

Why this option is special: it pairs pro‑level road performance and modern long‑range e‑gravel versatility in a single week, launched from a city that acts as both cultural waypoint and gateway to coast and mountains. For cyclists who value precision equipment, flexible self‑guided routing, and direct access to authentic Basque roads, "Alquiler de Bicicleta - 1 semana" turns Bilbao into a weeklong field test of both machine and landscape.

Local support networks mean you'll find mechanics, spare tubes, and café stops in short succession; however, plan for sections with limited services when you head toward Urdaibai or the more remote coastal cliffs. Weather can shift fast offshore—pack layered clothing and rain protection—and always carry a compact multi-tool, a charged phone with offline maps, and local emergency numbers and ID.