Information required about routes for a sponsored Charity Bike Ride - UK to Tenerife

uptowngirl · 9th January 2009, 18:39

As it is fast approaching my sisters one year anniversary of her death from cancer. Her husband, and lots of other pro-am cyclists are looking to raise money from a sponsored bike ride.

Various routes are being considered, but one that they require more information on is UK to Tenerife.

A lot will depend on the length of time they need to spend on the ferry. (he can't have too much time away because of the kids) He is also hoping to entice a few of the old professionals out of retirement too.

So, can you give me a hand with routes please.

Basically I said, he needs to get to Cadiz. Are there any alternative routes where there will be less time on a ferry? Or they can even incorporate flying.

We are predicting around 2,500 miles.

Thanks in anticipation

Ps, before you say it, I agree, they must be off their rocker!!

kgbkaz · 9th January 2009, 18:42

Maybe us forum members can sponsor them too,once its all organised

Keep us posted V

KirstyJay · 9th January 2009, 19:34

My bloke may be able to help, as he has cycled through France and Spain.

uptowngirl · 11th January 2009, 01:07

Can no-one give me the route and the ferry duration please?? I got the impression that quite a few forum members had done the drive??

TheBloke · 11th January 2009, 03:29

Hello Uptown girl

I cycled from london to the costa brava in my youth.It was the best trip i ever had because of the number of different people i met.Regarding routes you have to decide whether time easiness money accommodation etc come into play .

p.m me for my phone number and i will tell you the route i cycled

cheers Gordon

KirstyJay · 11th January 2009, 13:52

Just a note, I was sat next to the bloke while he typed this last night and it took him about 30 mins!

If you have my number, it's the same one, so just give us a call

dustygouv · 11th January 2009, 14:13

Tenerife Stig and myself have driven several times and used a couple of different routes, France is very straight forward and relatively flat, Spain however has some big mountains, our van struggled.

If you don't want to get caught with lots of mountains, avoid Madrid and use the route that runs down with the border of Portugal, have also driven through Portugal for a change which is quite nice.
If you would like any more info please PM me I will be happy to give you some ideas for your route and places to stay en-route.
Good luck.

jwebh · 11th January 2009, 14:13

we made the journey here from barcelona and the ferry crossing from cadiz is almost two days! we have also driven through france and spain a couple of times but to be honest when you are driving you tend to use the toll roads as they are quiet and faster, i would imagine cyclists would be using the normal A type roads

sorry i can´t be of much help, i think its a great idea though and wish them all good luck doing it

try one of the european online route finders, i would imagine you´ll get some useful info there

wish i could be of more help but its been a long time since we drove accross!!!

sheray · 11th January 2009, 15:15

Try this link. I Have used before and its very accurate. Lots of luck and best wishes for the trip.
Route Planner (Europe) : Routes, maps and directions - The AA