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NEW Gran Canaria Road Camp 2010-11

FROM ONLY €550.00 ex flights!

with Sports Tours International & Cycle Gran Canaria

Sep 1st 2010 – April 31th 2011

Gran Canaria has the best roadbike training camp available right through the winter months. This was the most popular destination for a large number of pro and amateur teams to escape the terrible European winter.

The diversity of routes is astounding, with low traffic, superb road surfaces, and more importantly a long way from drab mass market cyclo tourism which makes this destination a new and challenging experience for even seasoned cyclists.

Choose from a range of high end current year bike models included in the price to ensure that this is a stress free holiday, that at only €500 per person sharing and ex flights is extremely competitive against other destinations with similiar packages.

Once here all local management and guiding taken care off by professional bike companies with English, Spanish and Irish staff.

Planned Route Total Statistics For The Week

  • Total Distance
  • -441 kms -265.6 miles
  • Average Daily Duration
  • -5 hours
  • Level of Difficulty
  • -2/3/4
  • Max Gradient
  • -22%
  • Maximum Altitude Gained
  • -1951m -6400ft
  • Accumulated Metres of Climbing
  • -10784m -353804.7 ft
  • Reccomended Gears
  • -Compact or Triple

    This is a climber’s paradise but is very achievable for all riders, as long as you learn to spin, save the legs and know that the mountain is boss!

    Below is some detailed information and statistics on each day, that you can plan ahead. Weekly schedule is based on flights for Sunday to Sunday.

    Click on the quick map to see the route and the GPS icon to download a .tcx file of the same route for use in your Garmin or other navigation device.

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    Sports and Cycle Centres

    Cycle Gran Canaria works in close partnership with local bike shops and excursion organisers to offer the best possible service and pricing conditions for our clients.

    Close at hand are Internet cafes, full cycling clothing ranges, energy food and drinks, & professional bike mechanic’s workshops, confident with all brands.

    Supply us with your height in metric on booking and whether you need pedals, but we advise you to bring your own, as well as your helmet. Basically everything the cyclist needs!

    Supplied Bike Models for Sports Tours International

    For everyone with a bike, air travel is becoming more and more bothersome, with many hidden charges and increased weight charges. So why not leave your bike at home and ride a 2010/11 Cannondale road bike.

    All bikes are expertly maintained and serviced after every user, and you are guaranteed a current or next year model for your cycling holiday.


    Six Carbon Compact

    Synapse Carbon Compact

    Synapse Carbon Triple




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    Weather and Equipment

    Although it is generally sunny and hot all year round, as with any location once you climb to 1000m and above, it may be chilly, so we advice arm warmers and a gillet to be available depending on your route, ask the Guide the day before each ride.

    All bikes come supplied with a pump and repair kit.

    Airport Transfers

    You will be met at the airport by a representative of Cycle Gran Canaria and taken to your hotel, usally a 25min drive and returned the same way to arrive 2 hours before you depart or earlier if you require.

    Cordial Canarias Apartments

    New for this season, we have for you accommodation at Cordial Canaries Green Gold. You'll have the comfort and design typical of two-storey houses each with open plan kitchen equipped with toaster,electric coffee maker,Living room with sofa bed, upstairs bathroom,ceiling fans in main upstairs bedroom and living room.

    Each apartment has a furnished balcony and terrace looking out onto the palm tree gardens and pool.

    From the 24hr reception you can book satellite TV,direct telephone line (extra), and a coded safe.

    There are 2 Spectacular Pools, one 67m long and also 1 of them heated in the winter months Extensive solarium's with sun beds,1 children pool,garden areas, a children playground.As well as entertainment for the children.

    For food there is the well stocked buffet for breakfast and dinner, with a TV Bar area.

    Cordial Canarias
    Visit the hotel here!


    One day in Febuary!
    BMC Team Machine
    Tested by Pros

    What They Said
    Sports Tours Clients



    Hi Ray, I booked with Sports Tours International in the UK. What can I say...I have been to the Pyrenees and the Alps and I had more fun here on fantastic roads in amazing hot weather in March!

    Climbs are just fantastic and with the roads being so quiet and well surfaced you can really enjoy the way down. The climb to the high point on the island gains you more altitude than anything you will find in the Alps or Pyrenees if that’s your thing? Bikes and overall rating 10/10 for me. Will be back. Thanks to all. Simon Amery.

    Simon Amery Sports Tours International Client

    What They Said
    Sports Tours Clients


    Good Morning Ray, just thought I'd drop you a line to say a big thank you for a well organised and smooth run holiday. I was a little unsure of what to expect in terms of the skill sets of the riding groups but all riders were adequately supported in respect of the pace water stops etc.
    Apart from the holiday cycling as a normally lone cyclist I also learnt a lot about broader techniques related to the sport i.e. pace-line riding, descending, nutrition and a whole lot more; fantastic!

    Chris Coomber Sports Tours International Client

    What They Said
    Sports Tours Clients


    Hi Ray, Thanks for these photos you’ve sent from our week at the Cicloturista on Gran Canaria– they are nice and good to look at on a cold winter night in Scotland. I’ve still not put my seat and pedals on my road bike the thought of an aluminum bike, the dark, damp, windy and cold seem to have less appeal) after the sun there in Gran Canaria
    Anyway thanks for showing us the island, coordinating our stay and of course getting us into the event! It was a good trip and we have been recommending it to anyone who will listen and not get too jealous! I’m sure you are enjoying the sun and hope to see you again for another break
    Take care and Happy Christmas!!
    Christine



    Christine Ladkin Sports Tours International Client
    What They Said
    Sports Tours Clients


    This was our first ride in many many months, and altough intimidated by the climbs, you helped us up them all until we were happy to face the next day with confidence.
    We will be back, you're a great Guide and cycle manager! Worth every penny!

    John Heskin Sports Tours International Client


    Book It Now
    Price ONLY €500.00!
    • 7 Nights at Cordial Canarias
    • Self Service Bed & Breakfast
    • 6 days guided riding
    • Professional Guides
    • 09/10 Cannondale Synapse
    • Helmet & pedals if req
    • All Airport Transfers
    • Private Bike Storage
    • Access to Mechanics
    • Last night drinks at Carisma, compliments of Cycle Gran Canaria
    * Own Bike - €40
    ** Own Apart + €126
    ***Upgrade to Cannondale Six + €40


    Book Here 2 Options


    1.Book here with Cycle Gran Canaria


    2.Book here with Sports Tours International