Tenerife

LOOK585

Hello, im interested in visiting Tenerife for a weeks worth of cycling in feb.

Anyone been there? was it good?

Finding cheap flights are always easy enough, im now trying to find cheap accommodation, can anyone help?

Thanks!

deets

I was lucky enough to go twice last year - if you like climbing you'll love it! When I went in Easter I saw loads of pro's including Froomey and co.

Some route info on my blog post here:
http://deetsman.wordpress.com/2013/04/1 ... -team-sky/

charlie_potatoes

It's great if you like climbing

There are a few routes up to Mt. Teide. If you stay around Americas/Cristianos then via Vilaflor is a great climb or you have an easier route via Chio. On the Western side of the Island you have Masca which is an unbelievably hard climb and not for the feint hearted.
Also well worth considering is a day trip to La Gomera. Fantastic tarmac and empty roads. According to Strava only 10 of us have made the climb to the top. http://www.strava.com/segments/2075819?filter=overall 8)

I hired from Bikepoint to avoid the kerfuffle of taking a bike on the plane. Got a good service from the guys in the shop so would recommend. http://www.bikepointtenerife.com/bike-hire/road-bikes They also have some GPS routes on their site.

I hope to go again later in the year.

durhamwasp

try lowcostholidays.com and you are likely to get accommodation effectively free... if not, booking.com is good for hotels.

LOOK585

Thanks for the replys! I love climbing! its my speciality

Just checked out that low cost holidays.com, so cheap! a week in Tenerife flight and accommodation £240!

jaxf

I have loved the climbing there, and the local drivers are immensely courteous and patient. My husband would agree about Masca - the road surface is a shocker. I have really liked all the routes out of Alcala and Los Gigantes - basically, head for them hills.

charlie_potatoes

jaxf wrote:

and the local drivers are immensely courteous and patient.

+1

Som10

wonderful place