Important:

If you haven’t sent us your flight details, please do so HERE – we will arrange your airport transfers.

Please send us a copy of your insurance to insurance@outerdetours.com.

Insurance must cover illness, rescue, injury, death and repatriation while cycling off-road in the destination country.

We recommend insurance companies like HeyMondo and EuropAssistance.

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Get ready:

It’s a demanding route with long days in the saddle and steep climbs.

The week is not focused on training or performance, but to better enjoy the experience, we recommend riding your bike regularly during the weeks before this trip.

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Pack:

Pack your bike in a bike box, we recommend softboxes like EVOC or PRO, we will ship the empty box from the first to the last hotel.

If you arrive with a cardboard box, ask us to arrange a new cardboard box at the end of the trip.

For each participant, we will transfer one bag (max 20kg) from one hotel to the next. 

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WhatsApp group – you can join with the link above.

Tracking map – we will track each participant’s position with a GPRS device for safety reasons.

Media folder – during and after the week we will share the best pictures.

Bike:

Bring your bike to a trusted bike shop for a general inspection and tune-up. Tires and brake pads should be in new condition.

Choose a comfortable tyre width (30mm) and low gearing (34-tooth inner chainring).

Wind can be strong and gusty, we recommend 30mm as the maximum rim profile height.

Storing your bike on ferries may result in scratches or cosmetic damage, avoid fancy and expensive bikes.

The mandatory water capacity is 1.5 litres.

You will need a 4-5 litre frame or saddle bag to store mandatory clothes, tools and spares. 

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Cycling Shoes:

Mandatory: gravel shoes and pedals.

You will walk in and out of ferries, cafes and hotels.

Choose cycling shoes you can comfortably walk in.

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Clothing:

Mandatory: rain jacket, mid-layer, waterproof gloves and shoe covers, and leg warmers.

For safety reasons, always bring all this gear on the bike.

Extras: down jacket, rain pants, waterproof socks – we will pack them only in case of bad weather.  

We recommend bringing 2-3 sets of base layers to wash a set at the hotel and use the fresh one.

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Tools and spares:

Mandatory: multi-tool, tubeless repair kit, hand pump, inner tube, spare chain link.

For safety reasons, always bring all this gear on the bike all the time.

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Electronics:

Mandatory: front light or headlamp (min 600 lumens), rear light, GPS device, mobile phone (with calls and data in the destination country)  

For safety reasons, always bring all this gear on the bike.

For safety reasons, always have the route loaded on your GPS.

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Extras

Sunscreen protection, chamois cream, seasickness pill (with caffeine).

Routes tracks are available for download on the Ride With GPS collection linked above.

You can download GPX files with no need to create an account: Click on More >> Export as File >> GPX track (.gpx) >> Download .gpx File

We will help you download the routes and set up your GPS device to ensure every participant has the right route. 

For safety, every participant must have the route loaded on his GPS device and be self-sufficient in navigation.

Routes can change depending on road closures and weather conditions.

Day1, Sun – Lanzarote – 80km 1.250m+

The transfer company driver will wait for you at the airport arrival hall and drive you to the hotel.

In case the room is not ready you can use the changing room and the luggage storage.

02:00 – We meet at the hotel reception hall and go for an afternoon ride.

If you arrive later, our staff will be at the hotel to welcome participants all afternoon long.

08:00 – Dinner.

Hotel: Barceló Royal Level – Costa Teguise

Check-in from 3:00 pm – Dinner from 7:00 to 10:00 pm – Breakfast from 7:30 am.

Bike storage – in the room, Massage booking – WhatsApp 0034 605 524345.

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Day 2, Mon – Lanzarote – 120km 1.650m+

08:00 – Breakfast.

09:00 – Let’s ride!

Km 75 approx. 02:00 – La Geria Winery self-guided tour and picnic lunch. 

We may wait for sunset on a scenic ocean road before riding to the hotel.

07:30 – Dinner.

Hotel: Princesa Yaiza, Playa Blanca

Dinner from 7:00 to 10:00 pm – Breakfast from 7:30 am.

Bike storage – in your room or the luggage room, Massage booking – recepcion.thalasso@princesayaiza.com.

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Day 3, Tue – Fuerteventura – 130km 2.150m+

07:30 – Breakfast.

07:50 – Let’s ride!

08:30 – Ferry to Fuerteventura.

Km 65 approx. 02:00 – picnic lunch at Betancuria Old Town. 

We should be at the hotel before sunset.

07:30 – Dinner.

Hotel: Occidental Jandía Royal Level, Morro Jable

Dinner from 7:00 to 10:00 pm – Breakfast from 6:30 am.

Bike storage – in the room, Spa included – until 06:30, Massage booking – call 0034 928 54 60 01.

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Day 4, Wed – Gran Canaria – 95km 2.700m+

06:30 – Check out process

07:00 – Let’s ride! It’s just a 5km ride to the harbour, you can download the route here.

08:00 – Ferry to Gran Canaria (ferry timetable could change, we will reschedule breakfast) 

We stop for a coffee and visit the old streets of La Vegueta.

Km 60 approx. 02:00 – picnic lunch

It’s a long day out riding, we will be at the hotel after sunset.

08:00 – Dinner.

Hotel: Parador, Cruz de Tejeda

Dinner from 7:00 to 10:00 pm – Breakfast from 7:30 am.

Bike storage – in the room, beautiful Spa available for 25€ until 08:00 (slippers are mandatory), Massage and Spa booking – mail: spa.cruztejeda@parador.es.

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Day 5, Thu – Gran Canaria, Tenerife – 90km 2.050m+

08:30 – Breakfast.

09:30 – Let’s ride!

12:30 – Lunch at the harbour.

14:00 – Ferry to Tenerife.

We will be at the hotel after sunset.

08:30 – Dinner at Guaydil restaurant.

Hotel: Gran Hotel – La Laguna

Breakfast from 7:30 am.

Bike storage – bike room in the garage, Massage booking – Call 0034 922 10 80 80.

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Day 6, Fri – Tenerife – 115km 2.600m+

07:30 – Breakfast.

08:30 – Let’s ride!

It’s a long day out riding, but we can split the group and ride at a slower pace.

Km 45 approx. 02:00 – picnic lunch

We will be at the hotel after sunset.

08:00 – Dinner.

Hotel: Gara Suites, Los Cristianos

Breakfast from 7:30 am

Bike storage – in the room, Spa included

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Day 7, Sat – La Gomera – 86km 2.850m+

07:30 – Breakfast.

08:30 – Let’s ride!

09:30 – Ferry to La Gomera.

It’s a loop with a massive elevation gain but we can reduce it by taking a shortcut, we will be at the hotel after sunset.

08:00 – Dinner.

Hotel: Parador, San Sebastian

Breakfast from 7:30 am

Bike storage – in the room.

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Day 8, Sun – Back to Tenerife

07:30 – Taxi to the arbour.

08:00 – Ferry to Tenerife.

09:00 – Taxi to the airport.

Time to pack our bikes and take the ferry back to Tenerife

We will arrange your transfer to the harbour and Tenerife South Airport.

Navigation

Navigation basics and map settings.

Download and synch routes from your phone to your GPS device.

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Route Planning

Introduction and comparison of the main apps and tools for route planning:

Komoot – Ride with GPS – Strava – Maps.Me – MapOut

You can download the apps on your phone, create a free account and play around to get familiar with the app’s features.

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Photography

Our tour leaders are experienced photographers, you can bring your camera and your laptop for evening editing!

Cameras comparisons.

Straps, bags and different ways to bring a camera out cycling.

Shooting and filming techniques related to cycling.

Photo editing on mobile phones and laptops. 

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Mechanics

Fix most common mechanical issues with basic tools.

Set a tube and plug a tubeless.

Replace chain links.

Replace brake pads.

Electronic and mechanical shifting adjustment.

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Equipment and tools

Comparison and chats about bike parts, cycling clothes, safety equipment and electronics.

Sunny weather changing to light showers changing to cloudy intervals is expected for Sunday and Monday.

Sunny weather with no rain and light wind is expected from Tuesday, we could still find some mist and light rain in the mountains. 

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Expected temperatures at day time:

Sea Level -> 20ºC ~ 30ºC
1000mt -> 10ºC ~ 20ºC
2000mt -> 5ºC ~ 15ºC

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The landscape is ever-changing because the weather is ever-changing.
Expect strong winds, heat, mist, rain and eventual snow.