Following the success of last year's Trip. We are returning to Gran Canaria for a training trip on Monday 6th - Saturday 11th March. For any further info, drop us a message or simply book on by paying your deposit (Details below)
Gran Canaria is a brilliant place to escape the winter blues for some spectacular if not challenging cycling (see participant requirements below). You can check out the highlights video from last year’s trip here:
https://www.northendurance.co.uk/blog/gran-canaria-training-trip-2022-highlights
The roads are quiet, hilly but not too steep with spectacular views. Brilliant for building strength and fitness. This year we'll be adding some structure to the week for those who want that ‘training camp' feel with scheduled run sessions, stretch/mobility sessions, and swims. We'll also be going half-board to eat together, with an evening quiz and end-of-camp meal & awards.
What's Included:
2 1/2 * accomodation in Maspalomas
Half Board - All breakfasts and evening meals included.
Full Schedule of triathlon training sessions (you don't have to do it all)
Epic Group Rides - 2 Lead Group Days + 3 Free Ride days. GPX routes provided.
1x coached pool swim (25m lanes)
Relaxed quiet accommodation with free wi-fi
Training Photos
Quiz Night & End-of-week awards
The price for accommodation, all breakfasts, 5 evening meals, airport transfers, and all training sessions is just £450PP
This price is based on sharing a twin bungalow.
(Option for solo bungalow available for +£340 extra)
Payment Schedule:
£50 deposit to secure your spot is required by December 31st (Sign up below):
2 further payments are to be made by bank transfer:
By end of December: £200
By end of February: £200
Total: £450
*The only thing you need to pay for on top of this is your own flight, bike hire or bike transfer if bringing your own, lunches & coffee stops, final night dinner, etc
Flight Details:
Ryanair from Manchester to Las Palmas - Monday 6th March - Saturday 11th March
Outbound: Monday 6th March: 11:55 - 14:20
Return: Saturday 11th March: 18:45 - 23:20
Bike Hire - Approx 140euros for 5 days (Tuesday-Saturday) or from 92euros for 4 days (Tuesday-Friday) Further info provided on deposit.
Schedule:
Participant Requirements:
Cycling in Gran Canaria is great but not easy. Once you leave the rolling coastal roads (which aren’t the most interesting), the roads head straight up the valleys. Incline gradients average 6-10%. For this reason, while we aren’t expecting you to be a pro cyclist, cycling proficiency is key. You should be comfortable and have experience of cycling for 2-3 hours. You should also be comfortable changing an inner tube and repairing a puncture if required. Use or ownership of a GPX Bike computer for the trip is recommended.
Further info:
Accommodation - Bungalows are quiet, nice & clean with 2 large pools, and are a 20-minute walk from the beach.
Weather - Temps are usually low-mid 20's in early March.