Training camp in Tenerife: how to plan your cycling training week
Every winter, cyclists from all over Europe come to Tenerife to train: good weather, roads that climb for hours and a volcano over 3,700 metres high. You don't need to be a pro to run your own training camp. Here is how to plan a full week of riding on the island.
Why Tenerife
Within a few kilometres you have the coast, the hillside villages and high mountains. You can ride long, steady climbs, quiet roads and be back at your seaside hotel every afternoon. And the climate lets you train outdoors when it is cold at home.
A sample week with our guided rides
If you want a well-rounded week without worrying about routes, our guided rides from Monday to Friday work like a training plan: they start easy and finish with Mount Teide.
- Monday: Los Gigantes, a coastal ride to loosen the legs.
- Tuesday: Vilaflor, a steady climb through the pine forests (about 65 km).
- Wednesday: Masca, steep ramps and technical descents, advanced level (about 67 km).
- Thursday: East Coast, a long ride on the old road, without big climbs (about 75 km).
- Friday: Mount Teide, the big climb to finish the week (about 100 km).
At the weekend, take a day off or do an easy spin along the coast.
Keys to a successful week
- Don't go all out on day one: Tenerife's climbs are long, and so is the week.
- Plan a rest day or an easy ride mid-week if you are doing a lot of hours.
- Eat well and always carry food in your pocket: there are few places to stop in the mountains.
- Bring your pedals, your saddle if you prefer, and your bike measurements: we will set the bike up like your own.
- Pack a windproof jacket for the descents, especially from December to March.
One bike for the whole week
Hire your road bike for your whole stay and forget about checking one in on the plane. If you hire for 3 days or more, we deliver it to your hotel and collect it at the end.
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