Mon

Cappuccino

Cercado de Espino
Easy, rolling terrain with ocean views and gentle climbing!

Distance: 50 km
Uphill: 620 m
Downhill: 620 m
Tour start: Playa del Ingles

€ 22,-excl. Rental Bike

Info & Booking

Today’s menu gives you a long flat of almost 26kms, out to Arguineguín and then very gently up to Las Filipinas. Where the road continues up into the heavens, we turn around and enjoy a nice break in Cercado de Espino before returning back down the easy valley. In short, easy rolling terrain with ocean views -at the beginning and towards the end- with a little dose of gentle climbing.

Tue

Cappuccino

Agüimes - Fataga
Gentle start, but today is all about climbing and rewarding descents.

Distance: 54 km
Uphill: 1250 m
Downhill: 1530 m
Tour start: Playa del Ingles

€ 37,-excl. Rental Bike

Info & Booking

A short bus ride brings us to Aguimes for our first climbing experience of the week. We cycle towards Era del Cardon on a winding road with the usual tail wind. Once there, we climb up to Santa Lucia for a coffee-stop. You’ll see the massive valley of Lomo de Gallego and the imposing but tragic Fortaleza. A further climb to San Bartolomé, before a fun descent to Fataga and a couple of “surprise” climbs before the finish line.

Wed

Cappuccino

Fataga - Santa Lucia (Half Summit Challenge)
The first half of the Summit Challenge is still a real challenge.

Distance: 67 km
Uphill: 1330 m
Downhill: 1330 m
Tour start: Playa del Ingles

€ 22,-excl. Rental Bike

Info & Booking

Routes such as these make Gran Canaria a serious road cycling destination! This tour has both long and short climbs (up to 1.000 m), interspersed with both fast-paced and twisty descents, as well as some long straights to practice your big ring speeds. All with the help of the endless east coast tailwinds to take you home to Playa del Inglés. This is the type of route to come back to Gran Canaria again and again!

Thu

Cappuccino

Cima Pedro González
Quiet route with several surprises.

Distance: 41 km
Uphill: 560 m
Downhill: 560 m
Tour start: Playa del Ingles

€ 22,-excl. Rental Bike

Info & Booking

Today’s ride is the road up the Ayagaures valley and its small picturesque hamlet. This is the starting point for a short climb up to Pedro de González at 490m altitude. You can take in the views and look down at the water reservoir of Ayagaures before we return the same way. Good chance to go over some cycling skills to feel safer and have more fun on the bike. Sometimes, we head down to El Faro de Meloneras (lighthouse) for a coffee.

Fri

Cappuccino

Agüimes - Temisas
Gentle climbing with rewarding descents.

Distance: 54 km
Uphill: 860 m
Downhill: 1070 m
Tour start: Playa del Ingles

€ 37,-excl. Rental Bike

Info & Booking

A short bus ride brings us to Agüimes for our first climbing experience of the week. We cycle past the beautiful village of Temisas on a long, but gentle climb. Once at the top, we can admire the beautiful view of the entire valley we just climbed up. Then a quick ride down to Santa Lucía for a coffee-stop. The highlight remains, as we continue to the coast on a fun, twisty road before the usual tail-wind takes us home along the east coast.

Sat

Cappuccino

Tauro Pass light
Today's Serenity Climb mentioned as one of the best climbs in Spain.

Distance: 60 km
Uphill: 1200 m
Downhill: 1300 m
Tour start: Playa del Ingles

€ 37,-excl. Rental Bike

Info & Booking

After a bus ride to Puerto de Mogán, we start to climb gently up to Mogán at 249m. Then we tackle the wonderful climb up to Tauropass at 915m, considered one of the best in Spain. Later on, the break at Casa Fernando in Soria will be most welcome! Don’t forget to try their fresh papaya juice and their cinnamon-laced bread. It will give you the energy you need to enjoy the last bit down to the coast and the rolling road back to Playa del Inglés.

Sun

Cappuccino

Playa de Taurito
The classic coast ride to Taurito.

Distance: 58 km
Uphill: 800 m
Downhill: 800 m
Tour start: Playa del Ingles

€ 22,-excl. Rental Bike

Info & Booking

The beach at Taurito is the midpoint of this rolling and undulating tour along the south coast road GC-500 that goes from Playa del Inglés towards Puerto de Mogán. The Atlantic Ocean always stays very close by during the whole ride. Once in Taurito it´s the perfect time to take a coffee break in one of the many cafés along the beach front, then return to Playa del Inglés along the same coast route.

Road biking on Gran Canaria:
The island has quiet mountain roads with smooth asphalt, spectacular scenery, high peaks, deep valleys, long climbs and fast descents - equally suited for pros, amateurs and hobby riders. Eternal summer makes riding ideal all year. The classic climbs like "Pico de las Nieves", "Serenity-Tauropass" and "Valley of the Tears" are both challenging and rewarding experiences for all cyclist alike. More here.

You can switch the levels by clicking the level drop-down menu on the tour overview tab:

Cappucino Roadbike GC

Average daily mileage: 41-67 km

Daily elevation: 560m up to 1.330m

Average speed: 18-24 km/h

A new experience for those who want to ride easy while being active on a road bike during their holidays. Our guides will show you the wonderful scenery of Gran Canaria while you gain experience riding in a group with like-minded people. You will have enough time to rest and take photos. Two days a week there´s a shuttle service to a different starting point.

Hobby Roadbike GC

Average daily mileage: 58-96km

Daily elevation: 930m up to 2.610m

Average speed: 20-25 km/h

You’re ready to take on several climbs at a steady, but moderate pace. You will need to be a regular rider on the road and be able to ride for 2 hours minimum non-stop. We also recommend you have experience of riding in a group. We challenge ourselves once a week with the legendary climb to the summit (Pico de las Nieves), but at a slower pace than the other groups. 2

Sport Roadbike GC

Average daily mileage: 52-96 km

Daily elevation: 930m up to 2.610m

Average speed: 22-27 km/h

The sport level has the same routes as our Hobby-level, with several climbs and long descents, but are ridden at a faster, more consistent pace. We stop occasionally to take in the views or fill our bottles. The mid route rest stop will be a well deserved break. Road riding is part of your sport regime and you feel comfortable with a stronger group in the mountains.

Only for experienced mountain bikers. Variable and difficult terrain conditions. Not suitable for beginners!
Advanced MTB riding skills are necessary for all tours from level 3.

The level description refers to the point scale you can find on each MTB tour box:

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL

Free Motion offers mountain bike tours with two levels - Hobby and Sport.

To make sure you have the best possible experience on tour with us, it's essential that you choose a level that fits your abilities. Take into consideration that you're going to ride on a volcanic, rocky island. The surface is most likely a bit rougher than what you are used to when cycling in Middle- and Northern Europe.

You are on holiday!

To make sure you have a fun experience all throughout the tour, please be honest with yourself when choosing tour level. With enough energy, you will be able to enjoy the ride fully, stay safe and get back with a smile on your face.

If you're not sure which level to choose, it's recommended to book the lower level. The first few kilometers on each tour, both levels ride together. When we split the group, there is still the possibility to down- or upgrade the pre-booked level. Our guides are there to suggest the best option for you and to ensure "The Perfect Ride!"

Moderate MTB GC EN

Fitness: 1 of 4 points

Moderately Condition, max 400hm, max 8%, low pace

Technique: 1 of 4 dots

Basic knowledge of riding, braking and gear systems, some experience on the off road on some coarse gravelly or rocky ground.

Demanding MTB GC EN

Fitness: 2 of 4 dots

Good Condition, max 600 meters up, max 15%, moderate pace

Technique: 2 of 4 dots

You have good bike control on coarse gravelly or sandy tracks and are confident on some steep ascents and descents.

Difficult MTB GC EN

Fitness: 3 of 4 dots

Physically Fit, max 800 meters up, max 20%, moderate pace

Technique: 3 of 4 dots

You have good competent bike control on technical singletrack as well as on climbs and descents with rough gravelly slopes where the surface is mostly loose and inconsistent.

Very difficult MTB GC EN