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Rocacorba, Els Àngels and more
RIDE CAMP
FREE FACTOR VAM RENTAL - the bike will be added on checkout
5 NIGHTS
SELECT
LEVEL 3
590 KM
13,000 M
GRAN CANARIA RIDE CAMP
Gran Canaria offers smooth roads, sweeping vistas and an average temperature of 18 degrees in January and February.
Join our Ride Camp to enjoy early season base miles in a mild climate and get a head start for the cycling season ahead. Whilst there is plenty of climbing there will be freedom to ride at your own pace and take a break whenever you need to.
Gran Canaria is packed with varied landscapes & micro-climates, and a third of the island is protected as a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride. Our trip support is second to none and we pride ourselves on a high staff-guest ratio. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime. This is a flexible itinerary offering riders the opportunity to extend or shorten the ride depending on their fitness level.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival in Gran Canaria, Transfers to Maspalomas
Warm up ride to Anfi, 44 km, 500 m
Day 2:
Pico de las Nieves, 117 km, 2,600 m
Day 3:
The Valley of the Tears, 141 km, 3,400 m
Day 4:
Santa Lucia, 120 km, 2,300 m
Day 5:
Cruz de Tejeda, 130 km, 3,300 m
Day 6:
Departure transfers
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
The Gran Canaria Ride Camp is focused on early season base miles to prepare you for the season ahead. Whilst there is plenty of climbing, there will be freedom to go at your own pace and miss out climbs because we understand that fitness is not its highest that early in the year.
The support vehicle will never be from the group should you wish to take a break, making this tour accessible for Level 2 (Intermediate) riders looking for a challenge.
We are experienced at adjusting rides to suit different rider levels within a group. Please give us a call if you have any doubts or questions.
MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- VALLEY OF THE TEARS
- PICO DE LAS NIEVES
- SANTA LUCIA
- CRUZ DE TEJEDA
- ROQUE NUBLO
GRAN CANARIA RIDE CAMP
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Enjoy first class guiding, vehicle & mechanical support from our dedicated team throughout the tour.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders are experienced professionals from all walks of life. Fun, friendly and patient, you will never be left behind.
We’re experts at tailoring a tour to meet the needs of our guests, be that adapting rides and ride nutrition or working with our host hotels.
Mechanical support will be close by at all times.
Quick Facts
- THE ISLAND IS 47KM ACROSS
- THE HIGHEST POINT ID POZO DE LAS NIEVES AT 1,949M
- GRAN CANARIA IS THE THIRD LARGEST ISLAND IN THE CANARIES
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Half Board
The cuisine of the Canary Islands combines traditional Spanish recipes with African and Latin-American influences. Some recipes have been imported from the Spanish mainland, but many original flavours can be found in the Canarian specialities. The basis of the typical local cuisine is a variety of vegetables, fruit and fish. Meat usually features as part of a stew and steaks are mostly imported from mainland Spain or South America. Colourful local markets in every town offer an abundance of seasonal produce that is fresh and inexpensive. Sample locally-made specialities, including chorizo, goat’s cheese and honey.
The tour is half-board, including breakfast and evening meals at our hotel. For lunch choose from the menu at our favourite cafes on route.
Island Hospitality
Don Gregory by Dunas, San Augustin * * * *
Located next to Gran Canaria’s Las Burras Beach, in the San Agustín area of Playa del Inglés. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and gym.
All air-conditioned rooms at the Don Gregory have a private balcony with views of the Atlantic Ocean views. Enjoy the hotel’s garden, sun terraces and poolside bar.
*Hotel shown is subject to availability at the time of booking.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium, or a state-of-the-art Factor bike. All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.
TRIP SUMMARY
2020 Trip Dates
31st January – 5th February
12th – 17th April
On demand for groups
Available as a custom tour
Price Per Head
€1,899
Single Supplement €450
Travel Logistics
Arrive: Fly in to Gran Canaria Airport, a 20 min transfer to Playa Ingles. Land in time for an 11:00 group transfer.
Depart: Fly out of Gran Canaria Airport, a 20 min transfer from Playa Ingles. Book flights departing after 13:30 for a group transfer departing at 11:00.
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights and travel
insurance.
What's Included?
Cycling: Fully guided and supported.
Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Food: Half board
Bike Hire: Optional
Transfers: Group airport transfers as described
Group Bookings
Groups of 6 or more riders: can opt to make a tour private and choose their own dates.
Groups of 8 or more riders: can benefit from a 5% discount.
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
