Lanzarote is a superb destination for a cycling holiday. Home to what is regarded as the toughest Ironman Triathlon in the world, the island offers year-round training in the perfect climate and some of the toughest climbs and routes you will find. Many of the worlds top professional cyclists and triathletes come to the island in the winter months for warm weather training.Temperatures throughout the winter range from a daytime maximum of 20 to 23C, so no need for those 3 or 4 layers, gloves and hats! In general, the roads are good and not too busy if you stay away from the area around Arrecife, where you take your life in your own hands if you venture onto the expressway!
What makes Lanzarote stand out from other cycling destinations, apart from the weather, is the toughness of the terrain. There are more than 300 volcanoes on the island, and this results in a more varied type of cycling run as opposed to a more general up and then down route youll find on other volcanic islands. The main volcano is Timanfaya which gives an excellent climb north to south in either direction. As the wind is nearly always in the north, climbing north to south is nearly always easier. At...
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