The lack of high peaks makes it ‘almost’ easy to explore Lanzarote on a bicycle. Also for this environment preserving sport and in order to promote cycle tourism, the regional government set up the Plan de Rutas Cicloturísticas (literally ‘plan of cycle tourism routes’), comprising a series of defined routes and trails for enthusiastic cyclists to enjoy their sport to the full extent.Cycling is a popular activity on Lanzarote. As the island hosts the ‘Lanzarote Ironman Triathlon’ every year. The canarian leg of the international triathlon competition is considered the most attractive European triathlon event, you will regularly see many international athletes training on Lanzarote’s challenging hills.
There are several companies offering guided cycling excursions and cycle hire, supplying you with a special map and specific information, most companies are in the main resort towns of Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. You can also hire a Villa with Bicycles incuded in the rental price or as an extra, or from many hotels around the Island.
Most rent Mountain Bikes or Road Bikes and prices start from around 10€ a day
Bicycle Hire Playa Blanca
Electro Bikes, CC. Punta Limones, Playa Blanca (by The Harbour) rent both mountain and road bikes along with electricaly aided bikes.
Telephone 652200570 website www.electrobike-lanzarote.com
Bicycle Hire Costa Teguise
Bike Station, CC. Las Maretas (by main Post Office) rent bikes and also orgainize cycling tours around the island.
Telephone 628102177 website www.mylanzarote.com
Bicycle Hire Puerto del Carmen
Renners Bikes, CC. Maritimo PDC (between San Antonio Hotel & the Casino) offers a comprehesive selection of bikes and cycling routes and tours.
Telephone 928510612 website www.mountainbike-lanzarote.com
Mega Fun, CC. Costa Mar, PDC, (in front of Los Pocillos Beach) established in 1997 they rent Quad Bikes out on a safari tour, bicycles and motor bikes.
Telephone 928512893 website www.megafun-lanzarote.com