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Phone: +34 922 33 1191 (ask for Leslie) |
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Yes, Absolutely! Bicycle hire is now fast becoming our main business here in Tenerife. We offer really great road bike rentals in all sizes. Mountain Bikes are also available. All hire bikes are supplied with a mini tool kit & map - please check here for pricing and more info. We can also drop our hire bikes off at your hotel in El Puerto de la Cruz for no extra charge.
You can make a bike hire reservation enquiry using our online booking form. We now request that you reserve your hire bike in Tenerife once you know your arrival dates. You may be asked to leave a 10-20% deposit during the peak season, especially if you are staying in the South of Tenerife. Major credit cards are accepted via paypal. This will secure your hire bike(s) on your requested dates during your stay in Tenerife. A separate bike hire booking form will [eventually] be available for you to download, print out and fax to us along with your payment details. We ask that you pay the remaining balance with cash, or else pay the entire amount beforehand with paypal.
We have a wide selection of pedals available for rent, along with helmets and shoes. Busted a wheel while you’re here & need a spare? No problem- rent one of ours! If you're staying in El Puerto & the airlines have lost all your luggage or you've forgotten something like your shoes or your bottles... yes we can always arrange replacements. We even have a few seapost-mounted racks for light touring. We can also supply PortaBike carriers for your hire car. If you have any other requests, please e-mail.
Let's just say if you enjoy challenging rides, you’ve come to the right place! Due to the fantastic warm climate & spectacular geology, it's the perfect cycle-training destination! Where else can you climb nonstop from sea level to 2300m and back, in a single day's ride? You won't find that sort of terrain in either Mallorca or Lanzarote.
Tenerife has always been a popular toursist destination and is becoming more developed. Yes, cars are to be expected - although it has to be said that they are super-cyclist friendly, always giving a full metre (or more) of space when overtaking. Nevertheless, we believe that Tenerife is a very worthwhile destination for cycle-tourists, provided you're already fairly fit.
Don't forget the following: cycling shorts, jersey, helmet, shoes, sunglasses, gloves, suncream, watter bottles and any tools that are specific to your bike. Many people don't realise how cold you can get descending from high altitude for extended periods of time, so I'll say this: during winter months, you will also need to bring a pair of lycra arm & leg warmers.
If there is snow present on Mt Teide, cold weather is to be expected. So if you've decided to tackle Mt Teide, a windproof jacket is also a necessity especially during the winter months. Windproof gloves are also preferable; if you have them, it's worth bringing them if only for that one descent (unless your fingers enjoy a bit of hypothermia at the end of a ride). It's best to check out the weather page for more info about expected temperatures (or else ask Les personally).
If you're hiring one of our bikes, preferably bring your own clipless shoes & helmet, although we do have this equipment for hire also. We can always supply a pedal spanner. If you have a preference for certain energy bars & drinks, we reccommend that you bring those along too.
This is an internet business - so there is no shop as such. We actually work from our home & garage. For that reason, we prefer to deliver bikes to El Puerto & surrounding regions. If you have your own hire car vehicle, we can always email you detailed directions and a map to help you find our location.
This a not a bed and breakfast establishment. We organise the cycling equipment, leaving your accommodation to other providers. The last thing this place needs is more hotels and apartments. However, we can advise you about reccommmended hotels and apartments in Tenerife, as well as Rural Casas & Villas in convenient locations here in the North of Tenerife.
Please contact us. We receive loads of queries. We answer all e-mails promptly & we’re happy to provide you with further information to help your quest. We can provide detailed knowledge of local roads and their condition, weather phenomena, and any other local information (proximity to beaches etc). We speak fluent Spanish, which is a great help if you need anything.
When I first dreamed of cycling in Tenerife back in '05 & contemplated riding here, I noticed a distinct lack of cycling-related information about Tenerife on the internet. It is my goal now to fill that void and become the primary source of information for cycling in Tenerife! You can find loads more information about cycling in the Canary Islands on the new sub-site. There you can also find further links to local cycling clubs and organisations, cycling news, promotions, as well as other relevant blogs.
If you're interested in what daily life is like for a local (my integration into this strange place), you can visit My Life Weblog. You will also find all the latest news, official events and new promotions which we are offering!
I've also initiated a new Tenerife Cycling Forum, which is dedicated to the local Canarian cyclists. There you can leave your ride reports & comments etc. Note that much of the forum appears in Spanish, so if you need help registering, please ask and I will set up an account for you in English.
If you’ve found the website or our detailed answers useful in planning your trip, drop us a line or sign the online guestbook. A little appreciation and encouragement goes a long way.
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Phone: +34 922 33 1191 (ask for Leslie) |
Mobile: +34 605 56 2020 |
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