CYCLING
Packing for a cycling trip to Tenerife has a catch: on the same day you can start in the heat on the coast and arrive in the cold at 2,000 metres. Here is our list so you don't miss anything and don't carry what you don't need. Clothing: think in layers Two or three jerseys and bib shorts, so you can wash and rotate. A gilet and windproof jacket: essential for the descents and the mountains, especially from Decemb...
CYCLING
If you come to Tenerife to ride, sooner or later you will ask yourself: do I ride with a guide or plan it myself? Both options make sense. Here is what each one offers so you can choose based on your trip. What a guided ride includes Pick-up from your hotel in the morning and transfer to the start. A guide who knows every road and adapts the route to the weather and the group. Water or an isotonic drink and an ene...
CYCLING
In Tenerife you climb for a long time… and then you descend for a long time. The island's descents are long, with tight bends and changes in temperature, and enjoying them means riding them sensibly. Here are our tips for descending safely. Before you start descending Put your windproof jacket on at the top, before you cool down: long descents get cold. Check your brakes respond well and that you are wearing your ...
CYCLING
Two minutes before you leave can save you a bad day. In Tenerife the descents are long and some roads are far from anything, so it is worth checking your bike every time. This is the quick list we use in our workshop. Wheels and pressure Check your tyre pressure: with the right pressure the bike grips better and you puncture less. Look for cuts or small stones stuck in the tyre. Make sure the axles or quick releas...
