
€3 ,160.00 – €3 ,535.00
GranFondo coaching camp in the Canary Islands. 6 days cycling with experienced coaches to improve your performance.
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Dates : 31 Jan to 7 Feb 2026
Purpose of the camp
NEW: we have completely renewed the camp for 2026, to include three days on the island of Gomera. This is a true cyclist’s paradise with wonderful, quiet roads, a superb hotel and stunning views across to Mt Teide on Tenerife. We have of course kept our technical workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions, with our trademark strong focus on technique to help you improve your performance.
After 9 years, the purpose of this camp remains the same: for you to get a head start on the new season and launch your preparation for your Granfondo or sportive objectives. The focus is on improving your skills, especially in climbing and descending, while building your base endurance.
The Canary Islands are truly an incredible destination for cycling. The quality of the roads is excellent, and with the amazing El Teide volcano on Tenerife – the highest and longest continuous climb in Europe – and the numerous beautiful valleys leading to the stunning Pico de las Nieves on Gran Canaria, it’s not surprising the pro teams continue to do much of their winter training there.
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Is this coaching camp for you?
YES: if you want to learn to cycle faster, especially for events like the Haute Route, the Marmotte or the Etape du Tour.
YES: if you want to make friends and have fun with other like-minded people.
YES: if you want to experience the charm of the Canary Islands, well away from the main tourist centres.
NO: if you are essentially a leisure rider with no particular interest in riding faster.
NO: if you prefer the lifestyle associated with large hotels and easy access to bars, nightclubs etc.
Coaching camp highlights
On the bike
- The roads in the Canary Islands are generally in excellent condition and the weather much warmer than elsewhere in Europe in January and February.
- The rides are appropriate for the time of year, including a mix of both short and long climbs and descents at different gradients.
- The pace is at an easy, base-miles endurance level. Different groups will form so that you ride with people at your own level.
- You can always ride harder if you wish, and the coaches will help you define your own training camp objectives and daily pace.
- The coach to rider ratio is 1:5 or better, ensuring that you will have plenty of one-on-one coaching.
- There is a strong focus on technique with plentiful use of video for analysis and feedback.
Off the bike
- Recovery is the first priority, with a great post-ride buffet lunch back at the hotel followed by optional stretching sessions, and/or massage.
- Daily debrief with a coach looking at your ride file and power data.
- Evening sessions on topics such as :
- Maximising power while climbing
- Descending fast and safely
- Optimising your training
- Eating and drinking for performance
- Competing in Granfondos and sportives
- Time to relax in wonderful, authentic surroundings. Enjoy a coffee and pastry in one of the numerous local cafés.
Our first hotel, on Tenerife, is the Barcelo, a modern, 5* hotel on the beach at Los Abrigos. The rooms are very well appointed and the food is excellent.
Our second hotel is on La Gomera. The delightful Jardin Tecina in Playa Santiago is a tasteful 4*, hotel on the cliff with outstanding views and great swimming and spa facilities.
Our final hotel is the Hotel Rural Senderos de Abona, Granadilla (Tenerife), where we will spend the last three nights. This is as different from the mass-market tourist hotels as possible. The family-run hotel is full of character, affording us the authentic Canary Islands experience.
The photo below is of one of the rooms.
We will take our meals either at the hotels or in small local restaurants where they know how to feed hungry cyclists with delicious local dishes.
The map below shows the location of the Barcelo, the first hotel we will use on Tenerife.
31 Jan to 7 Feb 2026
Package price (twin-share): €3,160
Single supplement: €375
We offer a 5% “welcome back” discount to all returnees, and a 10% discount for a second trip in the same year. Ask us for the code!
Payments
Your payment should be made directly to our longstanding partner in Tenerife, Tenerife Bike Tours.
Your money is safe
As required by EU law, your payments are fully protected by an approved insurance policy against the very unlikely event of financial failure/insolvency of Tenerife Bike Tours.
What’s included
- Airport transfers Tenerife (TFS)
- Return ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera
- Accommodation
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner, including mineral water with the meal)
- On-the-bike coaching
- On-the-road support vehicle with free energy drinks and snacks, spare wheels and space for extra clothes etc.
- Mechanical assistance
- Coach’s Corner evening sessions on cycling performance
- Photographs and videos taken during the week (digital copies)
Not included
- Travel to and from Tenerife (TFS)
- Bicycle hire (ask for a quote)
- Minibar or drinks at the hotel bar
- Coffee or snacks during café stops
- Massage (optional extra)