The Canary Islands are a paradise for cyclists seeking to escape winter and enjoy warm temperatures and long climbs.
Stay in a beachside 4* hotel throughout the tour, enjoy a wide range of dining experiences selected to showcase the best cuisine on the islands and enjoy full support from the Eat Sleep Cycle team.
Rated 4 out of 4 our Epic tours are designed for people who train 3 or 4 times a week and are looking to push themselves on back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Meet at our hotel in Maspalomas for a light lunch and briefing for the ride ahead. We’ll get set up on the bikes before heading out for a warm-up ride to Monte Leon – the perfect change to check your bike & body are ready for the climbs ahead.
The first proper day of climing is calling! Enjoy a 30 km warm-up along the coast road before turning inland and starting to climb from Aguimes. Today’s summit is the pretty town of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. We’ll regroup and enjoy a bite to eat before enjoying a spectacular descent back to Maspalomas.
We’ll take a short transfer along the coast to start today’s climbing in the town of Ingenio. Today we’re heading all the way to the top before looping around on a roller coast route through the towns of Tejeda and Ayacata. Enjoy lush vegetation and a big contrast to the dry south. Home is a series of descents over the last 40 kms of the ride
A classic climb beckons. Today we’re heading to the highest point in the island, the Pico de las Nieves. The ride starts west along the coast before we turn inland to climb to the Carretera de las Presas. Enjoy stunning views as the climb unfolds. We’ll pause in Ayacata to refuel before the final push to the summit. At 1,900 m you’ll see views of the whole island and, on a clear day all the way across to Mont Teide on Tenerife.
Our ride camp culimates in the biggest challenge of them all. We’ll transfer to our start point in Mogán and warm-up on the small climb of San Nicolás. The road takes us north west to the town of La Aldea de San Nicolas and the base of one of the most notourious climbs in cycling. The 10 km climb starts along the valley road into the centre of the island, it soon ramps up with some eye-watering gradients. We’ll celebrate at the top, refuel and head back to Maspalomas (you guessed it, downhill!) for an evening of celebrations.
Sadly, it’s time to say farewell! Enjoy a relaxed morning before taking our group transfer to the airport. Book flights out after 14:00. Alternative transfers are available on request.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
With stunning sea views Hotel Don Gregory is ideally located to offer great beach access and links to the best cycling routes in the south of Gran Canaria
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day.Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availabilty at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us.
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing. New fully integrated one piece carbon handlebar. Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting. Carbon wheels, 50 mm profile. Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.
Hailing from Reus, Josep is a guide who finds beauty in the quiet details, from silent bike components to unknown mountain climbs. A lover of history and Led Zeppelin, he enjoys sharing the culture of his hometown. For Josep, a perfect day involves the Pyrenees, a glass of wine, and the Tour de France.
From Gran Canaria to Tenerife and with amazing year-round weather, the Canary Islands are the perfect melting pot of challenging climbs, stunning coastal routes and never-ending winding roads. Conquer climbs such as the Valley of the Tears, Mont Teide and Pico de las Nieves, before refuelling with a plate of fresh fish and papas arrugas.
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