For some time now, I’ve wanted to add a twist to the positive impact that MV has created in the area. In my opinion, the real heroes of these territories are all those who still live in the villages, who maintain a small business, who offer us a service or feed us with their products. I have always wanted to find the right way to do our bit as a community.
That’s why I thought that together we could set up a network of points along the route where you could find tools and spare parts for your bike, such as tubes, tires, patches, lubricants, cables, chain links, tire levers, gas canister, etc.
What do you think if we all buy these materials together? For those who contribute, as a thank you, I will send them an embroidered patch, some stickers of different types, a print of the route map in A3 size, fold-out and waterproof, with some route info on the back, as well as access to download a high resolution digital version so that you can print it at your usual print shop and hang it up at home. This kit is not commercially available and is offered only as a thank you gift to those who wish to support the project voluntarily.
The idea is that the material purchased will be sent to points along the route that have supported us from the beginning, such as grocery stores, bars, or hostels. These points will be able to sell this material (or give it to you in exchange for a contribution), which closes the circle in a very interesting way. We ourselves create a resource in the villages that they can benefit, and that we ourselves can also benefit.
On the other hand, more and more villages are interested in hosting an MV-Point, but the resources to maintain them all are limited. For this reason, I’ve created the concept of «Self-managed» MV-Point, so that the local businesses themselves will be responsible for maintaining a basic stock of the different supplies and tools, reinforcing the idea that bikepacking can be a useful resource for the area.
How to get your kit?
If you would like to make a contribution, please choose the amount you would like to contribute and contact me at montanasvacias@gmail.com to co-ordinate the delivery of the «Thank You» kit. The suggested donation is €10, but you are free to choose the amount you consider most appropriate.
And remember: This collaboration is voluntary and its sole purpose is to help maintain the MV-Points by providing essential tools and spare parts for travellers. No financial gain is intended, and all funds raised go exclusively to the maintenance costs of the project.
Available MV-Points:
GRIEGOS: ALBERGUE DE GRIEGOS (@alberguedegriegos). 676 28 80 72
PERALEJOS DE LAS TRUCHAS: Tienda Peralejos. 609039847
PERALEJOS DE LAS TRUCHAS: Camping La Serradora (@laserradoracamping). 699986494
VALSALOBRE: Bar Valsalobre (@barvalsalobre). 633270954
ZAFRILLA: Bar-Casa Rural Papi (@barcasaruralpapi). 657052007
ALOBRAS: El Mirador de las Tejadas. 636296795
MORA DE RUBIELOS: Bar El Escalón (@elescalonmora). 629449077.
«Self-managed» MV-Points:
Teruel: SURYA BIKEPACKING (@SURYABIKEPACKING). 636834808
Teruel: Ciclos Mudejar (@ciclos_mudejar). 608382146
Albarracín: Casa Cauma (@casacaumaalbarracin). 625 97 95 51
Tramacastilla: La Posada de Santa Ana (@laposadadesantaana). 652807769
Molina de Aragón. Club de montaña El Huso (@dietistarural). 686114348
CHECA: Bar el Puente. 685129579
BETETA: RESTAURANTE LA HOZ DE BETETA (@lahozdebeteta). 624611771
VALDECABRAS: Hostal Ciudad Encantada (booking). 659409860
TORDELLEGO: Sabor de Pueblo (@sabordelpueblotordellego). 611179583
BRONCHALES: HOTEL SUIZA (@HOTELSUIZA). 978701089
alcoroches: alcorochesenruta.com: ebike rental service (webalcoroches@gmail.com) 645226146
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