Following the success of our previous trips, we are returning to Gran Canaria for a training holiday on Saturday 1st March - Friday 7th 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). The roads are quiet, hilly but not too steep with spectacular views. Brilliant for building strength and fitness.
Our trip is not your typical training camp and suits cyclists as well as triathletes. There is no strict timetable or structured sessions that you could do anywhere all year round… it’s a holiday after all. It’s about making the most of the time, and the environment at our disposal, challenging yourself and building confidence, immersed in a supportive group setting, with coaches on hand to aid you. Further, you can do as little or as much as you want.
For those who want that ‘training camp' feel, we’ll be providing optional sessions including two coached swims at a beautiful outdoor pool, lead runs and stretch/mobility sessions. You can check out the highlights videos below from previous year’s trips and the provisional schedule further down the page.
What's Included:
Accommodation at Cordial Green Gold bungalows in Maspalomas
Half Board - All breakfasts and evening meals are 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.
2x coached pool swim (25m lanes) at local beautiful open-air pool
Relaxed, quiet and spacious accommodation with free Wi-Fi, 2 x pools
Training Photos
The price for accommodation, all breakfasts, all evening meals, and all training sessions is just £700PP
This price is based on sharing a twin bungalow.
(Option for solo bungalow available for +£370 extra)
Payment Schedule:
£100 deposit to secure your spot (Sign up below):
2 further payments are to be made by bank transfer or credit card via link below:
https://www.northendurance.co.uk/store/gran-canaria-trip-instalment-payments
By the end of December: £300
By the end of January: £300
Total: £700
Once you’ve booked on, we’ll add you to the trip WhatsApp group where we’ll share the trip guide, as well as bike hire info. The only thing you need to pay for on top of this is for your own flight, bike hire, lunches & coffee stops. We’ll arrange airport transfers in GC for those on the flights listed below. If you are on an alternative flight or bringing your own bike, you must arrange your own transfer.
Flight Details:
Ryanair from Manchester to Las Palmas - Saturday 1st March - Friday 7th March
Outbound: Saturday 1st March: 09:40 - 14:10
Return: Friday 7th March March: 13:00 - 17:25
Bike Hire - Approx 120 euros for 5 days (Sunday-Thursday). Bike hire reservation is free and can be cancelled up to 2 days before the booking date if required. The bike shop we use is great and you can take your own saddles and pedals /power meters if preferred.
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 with fairly gentle gradients between 4-8%. For this reason, while we aren’t expecting you to be a pro cyclist, you should head into the trip being comfortable being in the saddle 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 / Watch 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.
Participant Withdrawl Policy:
£100 deposit is non-refundable
Cancellation before Saturday 1st Feb 2025 - 50%
Cancellation before Saturday 30th Dec 2024 - 100%