Canary Islands Cycling Camp
with Rob Taylor
Private: Rob Taylor Canary Islands Cycling Camp
An incredible two week experience featuring the best of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and La Gomera
Not sure whether to choose the Gran Canaria Camp or the Tenerife & La Gomera Camp? Then why not do both.
Featured Climbs
Pico de las Nieves, Valley of the Tears, Mount Teide, Masca Summit
Overview
Details
Next Departure
February 17th 2024
From
USD $6,890
Duration
16 days / 15 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes
Rental Bike
USD $550
Ride Program
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Overview
Join our expert ride leaders in both Gran Canaria & Tenerife. We’ll take care of all the transfers between the islands – you just need to provide the legs for 2 weeks of intensive riding.
Included in the 2-week price are the following complimentary items:
– complimentary rental bike for the second week in Tenerife
– complimentary transfer from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
– complimentary night at the Landmar Playa La Arena Hotel in Tenerife
– complimentary dinner and breakfast at Landmar Playa La Arena Hotel in Tenerife
In addition to all the rides on both of the individual weeks, you’ll also experience an extra epic ride through some of Tenerife’s most spectacular terrain in the Anaga Natural Park at the start of the Tenerife & La Gomera week.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to Gran Canaria! | Hotel Occidental Roca Negra | |||
| 02 | The Coast & La Ruta de las Presas | Hotel Occidental Roca Negra | |||
| 03 | The Infamous Valley of the Tears | Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa | |||
| 04 | Ayacata & Fataga | Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa | |||
| 05 | Tauropass | Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa | |||
| 06 | Cruz de Tejeda | Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa | |||
| 07 | Pico de las Nieves | Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa | |||
| 08 | Tenerife & El Teide | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 09 | Guia de Isora | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 10 | Mount Teide from Los Gigantes | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 11 | The spectacular cliff road to Masca | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 12 | Anaga Natural Park | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 13 | El Chirche | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 14 | The island of La Gomera | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 15 | The North Coast | Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena | |||
| 16 | Adios! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Welcome to Gran Canaria!
Your Cycling Camp starts at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport where our staff will meet you before the short transfer to the Hotel Cordial in Agaete.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in Gran Canaria, up the magnificent climb to El Sao.
Day 2
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The Coast & La Ruta de las Presas
A beautiful ride today with a mix of coastal cliff scenery and high mountains on the Ruta de las Presas.
From Agaete you’ll head south-west for 30km (19 miles) through the Tamadaba Natural Park along a spectacular road that clings to the cliffs, high above the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll want to stop at every corner for another photo – the views are that stunning! La Aldea signals the end of the coastal road and the beginning of the long climb to the central part of the island. The top lies 26km (16 miles) ahead at an altitude of 1,100m (3,600ft) – through some of the most incredible scenery on the island. From the top enjoy 20km (12 miles) of rolling terrain through forests and green fields before the long descent back to the hotel.
Day 3
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The Infamous Valley of the Tears
This is one of the most remarkable and challenging days you will ever spend on a bike. The Valley of the Tears route is one of the hardest rides on the island. This is epic Thomson terrain!
From the hotel in Agaete you’ll head inland to Fagajesto where you’ll join yesterday’s ride (in the opposite direction). At the Paralillo Reservoir a sharp left turn signals the start of the Valley of the Tears climb with initial ramps of over 15%. 10km (6 miles) of hurt lie ahead – but the views are amazing!
Just over the top of the climb you’ll be rewarded with a well deserved lunch stop in the cycling cafe in Ayacata – then a 35km (22 miles) descent to your next hotel in Puerto de Mogan.
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Map & Profile
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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El Sao from Agaete |
6.1% | 2 | ||
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Presa del Paralillo from La Aldea de San Nicolas |
5.4% | 2 | ||
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Pinos de Galdar from Presa del Paralillo |
5.4% | HC | ||
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Caideros from Cueva de las Cruces |
5.8% | 1 | ||
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Valley of the Tears from Presa del Paralillo |
9.4% | HC | ||
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Climbs
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2024 | |||||||
Feb 17 - Mar 3 |
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USD $6,890
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USD $1,750 |
USD $1,990 |
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What's Included
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Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Energy bars, gels and sports drink
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Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Energy bars, gels and sports drink
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport |
11:30am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Tenerife South Airport |
8:00am |
Rental Bikes
Frame
Felt FR Advanced
Groupset
2023 SRAM Force AXS 12-speed
Weight
7.7kg (size 53)
Wheels
Reynolds AR46 DB Custom
Chainrings
48x35
Cassette
10-33
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Price
USD $550
Private: Rob Taylor Canary Islands Cycling Camp
2 weeks in cycling paradise! Who could say no?
