Bicycles in Tenerife
Discovering Tenerife at the stroke of a pedal
Tenerife and cycling, a love story
It sounds cliché, but Tenerife is a privileged space for bicycle enthusiasts. The island and the two wheels seem to be made for each other: the diversity of landscapes makes fans of cycle tourism fall in love; the well-preserved natural spaces are a magnet for MTB devotees; And no road cyclist can resist our road network.
The layout of the roads, the wild areas, the diversity of landscapes make Tenerife a great place for cyclists.
Bicycles in Tenerife are another of the many leisure options open to visitors. They offer a different way to enter the island, enjoy its eternal spring and face the challenges that are presented to the most sporty. To combine holidays and sports practice, travel and enjoyment. To really know the place we are visiting.
It is also an excellent way to get in touch with the reality of Tenerife. When we ride a bike we tend to notice things that we don’t usually stop to think about otherwise, and we have experiences closer to the local population and the territory we are walking on, whether we go on our own or opt for an organized activity.
Below you will find some ideas on how to take advantage of bicycles in Tenerife in different ways throughout your stay, as well as information in case you want to rent a bike in Tenerife while you are here.
Cycling activities
Just as there are many types of bikes and cyclists, there are many ways to have a good time pedaling around Tenerife. Do you prefer the open countryside, are you looking for steep roads, do you like to explore different environments?
Cycling: Combining cycling and tourism is the usual way for many people to get to know their holiday destination. The complexity of the routes does not have to be the greatest incentive to pedal, but the attractiveness of the environment that is traveled. With the boom that electric bicycles are experiencing in Tenerife, the possibilities and the number of practitioners is even more expanded.
Road cycling: Not surprisingly, Tenerife is one of the favourite destinations for many cycling professionals to train. Slopes, routes and differences in altitude are the main ingredients to enjoy pedalling on the asphalt, and here you will find them all gathered in a large number of different routes. The roads are filled with bicycles in Tenerife.
Downhill: Coming to this island and not doing a bit of downhill cycling should be forbidden. Among the many possibilities to enjoy cycling in Tenerife, it is our favourite; not because the routes are technically complicated (on the contrary), but because it gives us the option of entering the nature of Tenerife with a few drops of adventure. The descent of Mount Teide is, of course, the star route.
- Fun and Different
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- Difficulty Level: Easy
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One vehicle for a hundred different routes
The combination of many possible activities and the variety of landscapes of the island contribute to creating a huge range of possibilities. In other words, you don’t have to be an expert on two wheels to have fun, whether you choose road or dirt or use it to move over short distances or take long, quiet walks.
If you’re in Santa Cruz or La Laguna, for example, its extensive network of bike-friendly paths will allow you to get to know the cities in depth, from the historic centres to the beaches. Something similar is happening in the south, in the area of Los Cristianos. Another option would be to visit the small villages of the midlands, coming into direct contact with the more rural and agrarian reality of Tenerife.
Or let’s say you opt for the most natural side of the island; there are routes for all tastes and abilities in Anaga, Teno and, of course, the Corona Forestal and the Teide National Park. Cycling in these areas has proven to be a good way to enjoy nature halfway between hiking and driving.
The only essential thing to enjoy Tenerife with the bike is… a bike. Can you rent bikes in Tenerife? Of course, that’s not a problem! You can rent bicycles in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, rent bicycles in Tenerife south or practically anywhere on the island, always with very competitive rates and a very complete assistance service.
"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I regain hope for the future of the human race." – H.G. Wells
Tenerife, a bike and you
When times were more complicated and the roads were worse, bicycles in Tenerife were one of the best ways to get around the island. Today, apart from being the preferred means of transport for a large minority, they are a first-class tool for travelling and learning.
It doesn’t matter if you’re an accomplished cyclist or if you only ride a bike occasionally, if bikes are your great passion or if you haven’t been on one for years. The weather is good and Tenerife is crying out for you to come closer, at ground level, enjoying every metre you travel. Alone or in company, in the mountains or in the city.
Take advantage of your stay to recover old sensations or not to miss the less frequented corners. To slowly recognize those charms that go unnoticed too often. To feel tired and happy, knowing that you have squeezed yourself to the maximum or have known how to see and live what you came for, and much more.
Choose one of the many bike-based tourist activities you’ll find on the island, or go pedaling at your own risk. One way or another, or both, your legs and two wheels will take you wherever you want, or maybe even something beyond. You won’t be short of bicycles in Tenerife to achieve this.