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A cycle route from the east to the south of Fuerteventura, with a favourable wind is only suited to very fit cyclists. From Puerto de Rosario, the capital of the island, set off northwards following the coast and cross the spectacular dunes of Corralejo where the first 30 kilometres end. It’s time to change direction and start an easy climb towards the interior, a tour though the towns of Villaverde and La Oliva leaving Tindaya Mountain to the east taking cyclists though a flat landscape dotted with mountains..

Quite a classic tourist cycle route this circular way along the southwest of Gran Canaria starts and finishes on the golden coast of this round island. The charming harbour of Mogán composes the first 30 kilometres, a cycle on flat terrain which snakes along the coast, among marinas and wonderful beaches before getting to Maspalomas. Now it’s time to find the heart of the island, take the road towards Fataga, which gives a sense of being long and difficult when going by the viewpoint at Degollada de Las Yeguas.

With its starting and finishing point in the marina in the cliffs of Los Gigantes, in the extreme northwest of Tenerife, this mountain pass route leads to the town of Santiago del Telde, before taking the winding road which takes us to the pretty hamlet of Masca. At this point we come upon the terrain dominated by the Teno mountain range, a spectacular spot, full of beautiful valleys and steep cliffs, where the slopes of the deep ravines whose walls have an incline of more than 1,000 metres have to be negotiated.

With its starting and finishing point in the beautiful harbour of Agaete, this circular route along the northwest of Gran Canaria discovers one of the most unspoilt and undiscovered areas of the island. From the very start we are surprised by the Andén Verde road which leads to Aldea de San Nicolás in surrounds dominated by the impressive Faneque cliff and the Tamadaba mountain range, which is home to the oldest pine grove on the island. Without doubt, the perfect warm up before taking on one of the most demanding mountain passes in the Canary Islands.

Touring The Meridian Island by bike is a pedal power adventure which begins in its capital, Valverde, located in the northeast. Once you are in the farming village of San Andrés, take the HI-4 road to the junction which leads to La Hoya del Morcillo and the intact landscape of El Julan, one of the places which makes El Hierro so special. It is a slope covered with pine trees where only the hermitage of the Virgen de los Reyes (Blessed Virgin of King of Kings) and the lighthouse at Orchilla remind us the place is inhabited.

This route goes from the north coast to the south coast of Tenerife and starts from Puerto de la Cruz and is followed by a climb through the Valle de La Orotava and its lovely Canarian pine forest. This route takes us to a height of 2,000 metres, in preparation for el Circo de Las Cañadas (2,360 metres), a 42 kilometre climb with its reward: the chance to cycle at the foot of el Teide, the highest mountain in Spain. Then it is on to an easy descent though the valley of Ucanca, a route chosen by such teams as Sky in their preseason training.

This circular bike route which penetrates the very core of Gran Canaria starts on the north coast of the island, in Bañaderos, where you can leave your car in order to make the descent to banana groves, orchards and hamlets which give way to Los Tilos ravine. The winding roads lead to the town of Fontanales, the centenary pine trees in Galdar and then on to the viewpoint at La Cruz de Tejeda, an ideal spot to have a rest before taking on the central loop which leads to the emblematic Roque Nublo.

This trail route is situated in the western part of La Gomera. It goes along the coastal part of the Gran Rey ravines. Starting in Las Hayas making its way on a flat, wide, dirt track to then descend on a zigzag trail down to la Calera. Crossing the ravine areas with spectacular sea views. Then starts the climb through the lush green Valley Gran Rey to then go back down again through the valley. The route ends on a more technical, rocky trail with an ascent through Lomo de Balo back to Las Hayas.