Winter training in central Spain? Madrid or Avila?

[KH]

Hi there,

I wonder whether any Spanish WW's might be able to help?

I have the opportunity to spend late January/early February in Avila, near Madrid.

My concern is the weather and the state of the roads at that time of year.

The climate charts state it should be 2 - 4 degrees. Will the roads be rideable or will there be a risk of ice and snow on all by the major routes?

Is the riding around Avila generally good? What is the traffic like?

Any info anyone can provide would be really helpful.

Thanks!

[KH]

I should add that I do not have the opportunity to be based elsewhere. It's Avila or nothing. I can't go to Calpe, Mallorca or Valencia (otherwise I would!)...

[sawyer]

It's a great town and the riding is excellent, ... rolling and flat with very good surfaces

You're right, it's central and quite high, so cold in the winter

Away from one or two main roads traffic is light around there.