Cycling in Ibiza

commuterlegs
commuterlegs Posts: 271
edited February 2018 in Road general
Has anyone got experience of riding in Ibiza, I know it's not considered a cycling destination against the likes of Mallorca but I have to go there for a wedding so have a week booked with the family and hoping to get out for a couple of rides whilst there?

If so, can you recommend a bike hire shop? There does not appear to be a great deal of choice from what I have found on Google.

Much obliged. 8)

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  • Rodrego Hernandez
    Rodrego Hernandez Posts: 1,436
    CommuterLegs wrote:
    Has anyone got experience of riding in Ibiza, I know it's not considered a cycling destination against the likes of Mallorca but I have to go there for a wedding so have a week booked with the family and hoping to get out for a couple of rides whilst there?

    If so, can you recommend a bike hire shop? There does not appear to be a great deal of choice from what I have found on Google.

    Much obliged. 8)

    Yes, it's really good. Not as big as majorca but similar roads and scenery. Plenty of routes on strava if you do some investigation. Not many bike shops, but there are some half decent ones that might rent bikes. I've been told in the past to avoid Velo Club Ibiza for hire as they have been unreliable. The local shops are really helpful and friendly though.
  • tourdriving
    tourdriving Posts: 228
    You do not say where on Ibiza, so go here https://tourdriving.wordpress.com/spain/ find photo of a bike then go down to Islands and Ibiza will show up
    https://tourdriving.wordpress.com bike hire and travel links, in 47 countries http://ukbikerentals.com UK Bike & Motorcycle hire in Counties after ABC
  • huwowen
    huwowen Posts: 5
    Ibizamtb.com. Don't be put off by the name, they do rent out road bikes. I hired I Cannondale Synapse with disc brakes last summer. Ask for Oliver.

    Route wise, i recommend the climb from Cala De Sant Vincent up to Sant Joan up in the north of the island. The roads in the south around Sant Josep are great too, if a little busier with traffic.
  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    North of the Island is quite quiet. Never ridden there...flown quite a few evenings though ;)
  • commuterlegs
    commuterlegs Posts: 271
    Thanks guys, I'll be up towards the North of the island.

    Anybody come across the below brand or company before? Seems very good value?

    http://www.ibizasport.com/_p/prd1/22267 ... -(aluminio)
  • mikecassie
    mikecassie Posts: 39
    Maybe try getting in touch with Simon Rose here http://www.veloclubibiza.com/

    I used him a couple years ago to show me some routes around the island. Didn't hire a bike from him, I took my own trusty steed...

    North of the island was defo better suited for cycling, Simon was based in Ibiza town when I was there.
  • Rodrego Hernandez
    Rodrego Hernandez Posts: 1,436
    mikecassie wrote:
    Maybe try getting in touch with Simon Rose here http://www.veloclubibiza.com/

    I used him a couple years ago to show me some routes around the island. Didn't hire a bike from him, I took my own trusty steed...

    North of the island was defo better suited for cycling, Simon was based in Ibiza town when I was there.

    Tried them once, very unreliable but glad you had a good experience.
  • mac9091
    mac9091 Posts: 196
    Well i hope Simon is reliable, that's who i've been in touch with and am going out the 2nd week of April.

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