https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed To mark World Bicycle Day on June 3rd, The Local counts down some of the best bike rides Spain has to offer. https://www.thelocal.es/20200603/ten-of-the-most-epic-cycle-rides-in-spain Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:53:50 +0200 ten-of-the-most-epic-cycle-rides-in-spain Barcelona is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities on the Mediterranean, with its fine weather, designated cycle routes and secret corners of the city just waiting to be discovered. The Local gives you seven reasons why Barcelona is best seen by bike. https://www.thelocal.es/20160907/7-reasons-why-barcelona-is-best-seen-by-bike Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:36:42 +0200 7-reasons-why-barcelona-is-best-seen-by-bike Spanish police said on Sunday they found a bike worth around 12,000 euros ($13,600) that was stolen from an Australian rider in the Tour of Spain for sale in a second hand shop for just 120 euros. https://www.thelocal.es/20150913/stolen-tour-de-spain-12000-bike-on-sale-for-120 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 19:56:45 +0200 stolen-tour-de-spain-12000-bike-on-sale-for-120 Barcelona has been recognized as the most bike-friendly city on the Mediterranean, appearing 11th in the world according to a newly released index of cycling in urban environments. https://www.thelocal.es/20150603/barcelona-most-bike-friendly-city-on-the-med Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:59:22 +0200 barcelona-most-bike-friendly-city-on-the-med Madrid's new electric bike hire scheme has capped off a dismal first week of existence with the hacking of many of its docking stations with pornographic images on the display screens. https://www.thelocal.es/20140630/madrids-bike-rental-scheme-hacked-with-porn Mon, 30 Jun 2014 12:17:00 +0200 madrids-bike-rental-scheme-hacked-with-porn Riders whizzed up and down Madrid's sunny avenues on white electric bikes on Monday as the Spanish capital launched its first shared-bicycle scheme. But is Spain's capital too dangerous to ride around on a bike? https://www.thelocal.es/20140623/madrids-electric-bike-hire Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:36:50 +0200 madrids-electric-bike-hire