Tenerife Road Cycling Tour
Cycle the roads of the beautiful Tenerife, including the ascent of Mount Teide
Guided
Tenerife Road Cycling Tour Overview
Cycling in Tenerife should be on the bucket-list of every cyclist, and there’s a reason professional cyclists flock to Tenerife for off-season training. It’s a stunning location with good weather, great food, stunning views, and the ability to get your cycling fitness ready for the upcoming spring season.
This tour allows groups to separate each day, covering different distances depending on how you feel. Most cyclists will be riding road bikes, and use this as a way of getting a great week of training while enjoying Spanish hospitality, food, and wine!
This original cycling tour in Tenerife covers 6 days of cycling around the island, with 2 ascents up to the famous Mt Teide 2,350m.
Nice weather all year round and perfect road conditions will make this tour an unforgettable cycling experience!
Trip highlights
Enjoy a good weather conditions year round
Cycle the stunning terrain of the El Teide, including two climbs
Ride the smooth mountain roads that are known to be very bike-friendly with almost non-existent traffic
Day By Day Itinerary
Welcome to Tenerife! Settle into your hotel and get ready for your adventure.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Los Cristianos
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
This day will be the regular warm up ride to Vilaflor and to ensure everyone has brought their climbing legs with them and that their bike is ready for the week ahead. Coffee stop in Vilafor 1,400m altitude.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Los Cristianos
- Distance:
- Long option: 65km, 1,450m of ascent Short option: 50km, 1,000m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
First ascent of the week to Mt Teide from the West of the island. A steady climb 5-6% all the time on a perfect tarmac condition and an amazing volcanic landscapes.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Los Cristianos
- Distance:
- Long option: 100km, 2,500m of ascent Medium option: 80km, 2,300m of ascent Short option: 65km, 1,400m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Fantastic an easy day to the East part of the island doing our usual ride out to TEMPUS Bodega to sample a local Canarian lunch & wine tasting.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Los Cristianos
- Distance:
- Long option: 75km, 1,500m of ascent Medium option: 65km, 1,400m of ascent Short option: 55km, 1,000m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Second ascent of the week to Mt Teide from the South up to Vilaflor and carry on to El Teide. We´ll stop for a coffee break at the top before going down the same way to the hotel. This is a real challenge of the week.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Los Cristianos
- Distance:
- Long option: 120km, 3,000m of ascent Medium option: 105km, 2,400m of ascent Short option: 75km, 1,500m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
We´ll ride over Chio in the North West of the Island, descending the iconic switchbacks to the beautiful village of Masca before we continue to the coastal town of Garachico where we will tackle the stunning and quiet Las Cruces climb the ride will finish. After that we will transfer to Mama Delgado for the Paella Party.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Santa Cruz
- Distance:
- Long option: 60km, 1,600m of ascent Medium option: 50km, 1,400m of ascent Short option: 40km, 1,000m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
We´ll explore the North East of the island and cycle the Bailadero climb up to the Unesco Biosphere Reserve of the Anaga Natural Park. Anaga is a highland of mountains with sharp peaks and deep ravines covered with carpets of laurel trees and dotted with charming hamlets, a stunning ride which offers magnificent views across the island and over to Mt Teide in the distance. Descending into the Unesco World Heritage city of La Laguna we will stop for lunch before finishing the ride back at the Capital of Teneriofe(Santa Cruz).
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Santa Cruz
- Distance:
- Long option: 70km, 1,900m of ascent Medium option: 55km, 1,400m of ascent Short option: 45km, 1,000m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today is the day you’ll have to say goodbye to the island. The tour concludes after the breakfast, when you’ll be transferred to the airport.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included. Some snacks will be available during the rides. Paella lunch party on day 6 is included too.
- Accommodations for 7 nights are included. You have an option to upgrade your accommodation for the first 5 nights of the tour.
- This tour includes airport transfers, as well as full support on the road.
- Coaching and technical tips
- 2-3 experienced ride leaders on every stage
- Experienced mechanic
- Support-van
- Briefings, TBT daily maps, cue sheets and elevation profiles for each stage
- Private bike storage
- Paella party
Not included
- Dinners while in Santa Cruz
- Any personal expenses
- Getting to and from Tenerife
- Any meals not listed as included
- Bike rental
- 7% tax
Optional Extras
- Bike rental:
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- Road bike
- VIP road bike
- E-bike
- Upgraded e-bike
- Upgrade the accommodation while in Los Cristianos
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FAQ
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3 / 5. This tour is suitable for most of fitness levels, as you can choose the trails from easier to harder each day, and you can also rent an e-bike to make this trip easier.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included. Some snacks will be available during the rides. Paella lunch party on day 6 is included too.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover road biking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly to Tenerife South Airport where you will be picked up from.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends where it begins, by a drop-off in Tenerife South Airport.
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes are BMC Teammachine SLR FIVE / Roadmachine FIVE / Pinarello RAHZA with upgrade options. E-Bikes are also available.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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