Cycle tours: Winter in Germany - It's cold, wet, uncomfortable and the weaker self is far too big to get on your own bike. But none of this helps: Your condition shouldn't slip completely during the off-season, and in the spring the winter fat has to be trained off. So it makes sense to just get on the plane, escape the cool Central European winter and instead enjoy the warm winter climate of the Canary Islands. However, good weather is only half the battle: the local infrastructure for cyclists must also be right. The Free Motion bike centers offer everything from a single source: from rental bikes to guides. In the series "Off to the South" we present the entire spectrum, the locations and the service in more detail.
Heading South - The Story Behind Free Motion
free motion (www.free-motion.com) was founded in 1999 on the Canary Islands and combines everything to do with biking in the beautiful island landscapes of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote. For 20 years now, Free Motion has been the contact for rental bikes, bicycle service, bike wear and tour guiding. It doesn't matter whether you arrive with your own bike, need a rental bike for your personal training camp or simply want to go on a spontaneous day tour. With nine locations spread over three islands, Free Motion offers holidaymakers on the Canary Islands more than enough contact points. With six different locations, Gran Canaria is the island with the highest density of bike shops. These include Las Palmas, Playa del Inglés, Meloneras, San Augustín, Puerto de Mogán and Arguineguín. The two locations in Tenerife are in Los Christianos and Tenerife T3. There is also a Free Motion bike shop in Puerto del Carmen on Lanzarote.
Off to the south - high-end rental bikes at Free Motion
Since the rental of high-end bikes is part of Free Motion's core business, many large and well-known brands from all bike categories are of course represented. From road and mountain bikes to urban and e-bikes, every biker will find the right bike for their tour of the Canary Islands. Free Motion's range includes brands such as Cannondale, Pinarello, Specialized, BH and Haibike.
With a rental fleet of around 1500 bicycles, which is growing and changing every year, you can rent and test the latest bicycles extensively in winter before the start of the season. The bikes are also maintained intensively and with dedication before each rental.
Off to the south - guiding to the most beautiful corners of the Canary Islands
The Spaniards also have a perfect offer for island newcomers. Extensive road tours, urban corners or rugged and flowing trails can be explored together with experienced guides and locals. The guides know the most beautiful spots with breathtaking views and the best routes around the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote. An experience that you should not soon forget. Incidentally, when choosing a route, consideration is always given to the individual without sacrificing group dynamics. After each tour, the Free Motion Terrace invites you to a refreshment together to let the day come to an end and perhaps already make plans for the next trip together.
Off to the south - incredible selection and best bikes
In the Free Motion shops you will always find a large selection of the best, high-quality Free Motion bike wear and everything you need for an extended tour. You can choose from bike accessories from Continental, Garmin and many more, as well as clothing and equipment from Mavic, Assos, Evoc, Oakley and other top brands.
Another highlight for all bargain hunters is the bike sale from the end of the year. There you can buy the well-maintained, high-quality and always perfectly maintained rental bikes at a discount of up to 60% below the manufacturer's former recommended retail price (https://bikeshop.free-motion.com). Such bargains for cutting-edge bikes are few and far between and maybe even in this quantity
unique. The service technicians at the Free Motion bike shops also ensure that the bike and all attachments are in perfect condition. The new online shop offers a great service: High-resolution photos of the actual model are stored here for every bike that is for sale. So that there are certainly no nasty surprises after the purchase.
Free Motion is an excellent and competent partner for rental bikes and guiding on the Canary Islands. At their numerous locations, they offer enough bike selection across many categories. So there is something for every requirement and every fitness level.
You can find all information here:
Gran Canaria: http://bit.ly/2Rj4k0Z
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Lanzarote: http://bit.ly/2RiZtwv
Website: https://www.free-motion.com
Bike shop: https://bikeshop.free-motion.com/
Facebook: @Freemotionbikecenter
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