Fair-weather riders have tucked their bikes away and are counting the days until the first warm rays of spring. If you don’t want to take a winter break, Europe only offers a handful of destinations that really fit the bill. After previous winter rides on Madeira and Gran Canaria, Tenerife was this year’s chosen one.

The Canary Island is a popular destination for holidaymakers looking to escape winter. We set out to find out whether it’s also a great place for motorcycling. Short answer: “¡Sí, señor!” The long answer is waiting for you below, topped off with our four favourite roads on the island.

We rented our bikes from Canary Ride, an established name with its headquarters in Gran Canaria and a branch in Los Cristianos, in the south of Tenerife. Their fleet counts around 60 bikes on Gran Canaria and 23 on Tenerife, all recent models, all spotless, and all properly maintained. There’s something for Continue reading →