word of warning about cycling in Gran Canaria. It is great fun but there are no flat roads. Lots of canyons and roads on the sides of these with gradients between 6% and 14% but sections of 18-20 in places on the extreme routes. A few valleys or coastal roads where it’s more 2-3% and short 8-10% bits. They do have e-bikes for rent! Recommend a bottom gear of at least 34×34, 34×36 would be better.
Location and Hotels:
The location is the famous Maspalomas area. Specifically Playa del Ingles. We have a few Hotels that we like to use, due to location, quality of food, service and being bike friendly. Secondly, they are close to the bike rental shops! However, feel free to select your own accommodation and just turn up for the bike rides. There will be a schedule released.
HL Suites Hotel
Hotel Sahara Playa
Hotel Sandy Beach
When – The Dates
The default dates for the next trips are between 21 Feb 2026 to 7th Mar 2026 (+/- a day is fine). We will be there a few days before to check everything is ok.
Airport Transfers
Once we get nearer to the trip date and we have the bulk of reservations, we will look to see if we can organise any group transfers, otherwise you will need to take a taxi or shuttle option. These are really easy, it’s a small airport and the taxi rank always seems to have some taxi’s waiting. Journey time is around 25-30 mins and about €45.
Rental Bikes?
Unlike Mallorca, there aren’t as many bike shops or choices of bikes, so expect to pay a little bit more for bike rentals. For Gran Canaria, we prefer you to reserve your own rental bikes. There is an admin charge for us reserving bikes for you. The closest shop is “FreeMotion” in Playa del Ingles. URL:
https://www.free-motion.com
Itinery
We will have 1 or 2 ride groups each day, depending on the route and plan on a very easy day every 3 or 4 days. It is demanding terrain, so you will get tired if you don’t pace yourself appropriately!
Check out Marks Blog from the Nov 2023 trip
Click on the video below, it has information about these trips
TBA – Not produced yet!
See you in Gran Canaria!
Also check out other Sports events in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
