Gran Canaria Island Challenge
The Ultimate Winter Road Cycling Tour
Five enticing Gran Canaria Island Challenge trip highlights.
- Climb some serious mountains including the islands signature climbs Pico las Nievas and the Valley of the Tears.
- Enjoy six unique days of riding that are guaranteed to give you a great training boost.
- Experience the warm weather & ideal winter training conditions unrivalled anywhere in mainland Europe.
- Benefit from experienced guides, coaches and vehicle support every day.
- Relax and enjoy the cuisine in two coastal hotels and one situated high in the mountains.


Such service and support do not happen by accident, this is a well oiled machine which has been very well researched with all contingencies planned for - incredibly thorough and a very hospitable team.
Road Cycling Gran Canaria Island Challenge Tour
Cycling Gran Canaria Holiday Summary:
Cycling Gran Canaria has remained a firm favourite in our road cycling schedule for the past four years. With a growing reputation for incredible weather, challenging climbs and breath-taking scenery, Gran Canaria is the perfect destination for winter cycling training and tours, during the winter months.
This 7-night, 6-stage multi-centre winter road cycling Gran Canaria tour allows you to embrace the fantastic scenery that only cycling on Gran Canaria can offer at this time of the year, including Pico las Nievas, the high point of the island at just under 2000 meters, and the Valley of the Tears where you’ll face a real challenge on the Islands signature road cycling climb. However, the island has so much more to offer than these two big name climbs, including stunning ravines, valleys and coastal roads that offer unsurpassed views of the coastline. You’ll be sure to have a few new favourite climbs by the end of your exciting cycling Gran Canaria holiday week.
The cycling Gran Canaria holiday is a challenging week of riding but as always, we consider that you might want a lighter option depending on where you are with your training. On several days of the cycling Gran Canaria challenge, there are choices for an intense or lighter ride, so you can decide based on your personal goals. As with all our holidays, you will have a support vehicle, high-quality guides and coaches riding with you every day. There’s always flexibility, so you can choose how relaxing or intense you want your holiday to be.
After each day of riding, you’ll get to retire to an incredibly comfortable 4* hotel. We have hand-picked three amazing hotels, each of which is located in a quiet area around the island, not least including Puerto de Mogan, Agaete and Cruz de Tejeda. Each hotel boasts stunning surroundings, providing you the opportunity to truly get a feel for the varied terrain and training opportunities that cycling Gran Canaria can offer in the winter months. Whether you want to enjoy the winter sun, luxury amenities or rest up for another ride, our hotels are perfect.
Typically, daytime temperatures reach the high teens to the mid twenties during winter months, so you can comfortably wear your full summer kit throughout the week.
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Gran Canaria Island Challenge FAQ's
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How will I be supported during this Island Challenge?
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Every ride you will benefit from guide(s) on the road with you and a support vehicle. Each ride on this cycling Gran Cararia challenge is also backed up with a GPX file and detailed road book to compliment the information and support provided every day. With a guest to staff ration of 4:1 help is never going to be far away. As this is a point to point tour we also transfer your bags between each hotel every day.
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How strong do I need to be for this cycling Gran Canaria trip?
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As a winter multi stage cycling tour so it’s only natural that you will want to have completed some preparation for this holiday so that you can really benefit from the training whilst in Gran Canaria. The island is mountainous and the climbs both long and at times challenging so riding regularly and having been consistently following a plan will have real benefits. We know it’s winter time and no one is ever in top form between November and March so most of all just come and enjoy the riding under sunny skies and let us help you be in great shape for the coming season.
We have British Cycling Level 3 coaching qualifications so can also provide you with advice pre and during your trip. We also offer optional custom coaching packages that will really help you get the best from your trip.
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Is the itinerary flexible?
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There is a degree of flexibility in this multi stage Island Challenge trip especially if you would like to take it easy on any given day. The support vehicle ensures that you can ride with confidence and our guides on the road will help you with pacing and nutrition to ensure you go the distance in our cycling Gran Canaria trip.
We’ll always your personal needs into account so you have a great holiday. We are here to help you achieve things that you might have thought not possible.
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Is the weather great in Gran Canaria?
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The Gran Canaria weather pretty stable between November and March with temperatures usually around the low 20’s. Summer kit is normally par for the course. The island has its own micro-climate with the north of the island being much greener than the more arid south. It usually feels like riding in the mountains during summer!
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Should I worry about being slower or faster than others?
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No need to worry. We are experienced in managing cyclists of a varied ability so all you need to do is enjoy riding your bike. At Colconquerors you will always be encouraged to ride at your personal sustainable pace.
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I’m planning to come alone on the cycling Gran Canaria trip, is this okay?
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Yes it’s absolutely okay to join this cycling Gran Canaria Island Challenge trip alone. Many guests travel solo and often return year on year with those they have met. You have the option of sharing a room with another guest (of the same sex) a similar situation or where available pay an additional supplement for sole occupancy.
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How does a multi stage trip differ from a centre based trip?
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The nature of a point to point trip means that there’s a fixed end point that needs to be reached at the end of the day. We transfer your luggage between each stage leaving you to enjoy the ride and scenery.
The goal is to reach the end of the week and complete the cycling Gran Canaria challenge, so sensible pacing and good nutrition throughout will help you to achieve this. There’s nothing worse than riding too hard on the first day and cycling with heavy legs for the rest of the week.
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Can you help with further questions about the trip?
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We are always able to help with anything further you need to know before, during or after your Gran Canaria Island Challenge trip. Just get in touch or take a look at our FAQ section.