Electric bike hire in Tenerife: which e-bike to choose and where to ride
Tenerife is an island of climbs: from the coast to Mount Teide there are more than 2,000 metres of elevation. On an electric bike those climbs stop being a wall and you can enjoy rides you might otherwise skip. In this guide we explain which type of e-bike to choose, how to get the most out of the battery and which routes we recommend.
Why an e-bike in Tenerife?
Assistance lets you choose your effort: train at your own pace, ride with someone stronger than you, or simply enjoy the scenery without arriving at the top exhausted. It is also the ideal choice if you travel as a couple or a group with different levels: everyone arrives together.
Which type of e-bike to choose
- E-Road: for tarmac and long climbs, with the position and feel of a road bike. For example the Giant Defy Advanced E+, the Liv Avail Advanced E+ or the Bianchi e-Oltre.
- E-Gravel: to combine roads and dirt tracks, like the Giant Revolt E+.
- E-Trekking and leisure: a comfortable position and big batteries to explore the coast and villages at an easy pace: Giant Explore E+ and Anytour X E+.
- E-MTB: for forest tracks and volcanic trails, like the Giant Fathom E+.
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Tips to make your battery last
- Use the low (eco) modes on the flat and on long climbs; save the high modes for the steepest sections.
- In Tenerife it is the climbing, not the distance, that drains the battery: plan your ride around the metres of elevation.
- Shift to easy gears and keep a high cadence: the motor works better and uses less energy.
- Wind and cold in the mountains also reduce range: always leave a margin.
- Before you set off, tell us your route in the shop and we will recommend the bike and battery that suit it best.
Three perfect routes for an e-bike
1. Vilaflor
A steady climb through the hillside villages to the highest village in the Canary Islands, among pine forests.
2. Masca and Teno
Hairpins, ravines and spectacular views; with assistance, the steepest ramps become far more manageable.
3. Mount Teide
The island's big climb. On an e-bike it is within reach of many more riders, as long as you manage the battery well.
Hire your e-bike in Costa Adeje
Pick up your bike at our shop in Costa Adeje or, if you hire for 3 days or more, we deliver it to your hotel. Every bike leaves serviced and fully charged.
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