Cycling in Tenerife: tips and news

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Cycling up Teide: the complete guide to every climb

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Mount Teide is the reason many cyclists come to Tenerife. At 3,715 m it is the highest peak in Spain, and the roads that climb into its national park are among the longest continuous ascents in Europe: you can start at the sea and keep climbing for 40 km or more. Pro teams use them for winter training camps, but you don't need to be a pro to enjoy them. With the right route, the right bike and a bit of planning, r...
 

What to pack for a cycling trip to Tenerife: the complete list

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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...
 

Training camp in Tenerife: how to plan your cycling training week

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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 ...
 

Cycling in Tenerife in summer: when to ride, where to go and how to handle the heat

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You can ride in Tenerife all year round, summer included. It is hotter than in winter, but the island has an advantage few destinations can offer: within a few kilometres you go from the coast to the mountains, and altitude brings cooler air. Here are our tips for enjoying the bike in the hot months. Start early The first hours of the morning are the best part of the day: less heat, less traffic and beautiful ligh...