UKC

Prompted by the other thread, I thought I'd get this one in, too.

Heading to Lanzarote in a few weeks and trying to decide whether to take my Sunday best bike, as I've heard the roads are lovely to ride on.

Downsides to taking it are I don't want it trashed by airport staff, even though it will be in a bike bag and I'm going with wife and toddler, so I expect I'll only be allowed a couple of days to ride it, anyway.

Hence, I'm thinking of taking my shoes and pedals and hiring for a couple of days, so, can anyone recommend a decent bike hire place - we're staying in Puerto del Carmen.

Route recommendations also appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

In reply to LastBoyScout:

We went last year, took shoes & pedals and hired from here: http://revolutionlanzarote.com/

Friendly staff, decent enough bikes, loads of route info from the owners who are English.

I only managed two days out.

This one with Mrs W:
https://www.strava.com/activities/118882227

Pleasant enough ride out, good roads, bit of climbing, and lots of wind.

Following day went out solo and did this:
https://www.strava.com/activities/118882222

Bit of an out and back to avoid the busy roads around Arrecife, but the climb was cracking, zero cars up the east side up the little road, and not a lot of traffic on the main road. Still windy.

The guys at revolution are pretty clued up on routes depending on how far you want to ride / how long the boss allows you out for. Theres also the Ironman route if you fancy a long ride out.

Have fun!

K

In reply to KeithWakeley:

Thanks - they look pretty good, especially as I can send them my bike fit stats to pick the correct size and set it up.