Off-road on a volcanic island
Lanzarote has dirt tracks almost everywhere: along the coast to the Papagayo beaches, below the Famara cliffs and between the old volcanoes.
Our mountain bike is the Moma Rock 26: front suspension for the stony tracks, disc brakes that stop well on the descents and 21 Shimano gears for the climbs.
Specifications
- Model
- Moma Bikes Rock 26
- Rider height
- 1.65–1.90 m (one size)
- Max rider weight
- 100 kg
- Wheels
- 26", double-wall aluminium rims
- Gears
- Shimano, 21 speeds (3 × 7)
- Brakes
- Mechanical disc brakes, 160 mm front and rear
- Suspension
- Front fork, 70 mm travel, with lockout
- Frame
- Hi-Ten steel
- Extras
- Kickstand, bell, bottle cage mount. No lights: ride in daylight
The bike up close
Good for
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1. Papagayo beaches
The dirt track from Playa Blanca to the coves.
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2. Famara
Tracks below the cliffs and along the beach.
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3. Volcano trails
Gravel and lava tracks inland.
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4. Mixed rides
Road to the trailhead, dirt from there.
MTB rides we like
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Papagayo beaches
From Playa Blanca on dirt tracks to the Papagayo coves.
- Distance
- ~28 km
- Climbing
- ~600 m
- Riding time
- ~2–3 h
- Level
- Hard
Best bike: MTB
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La Geria wine route
Vineyards in black volcanic ash, with bodegas to stop at.
- Distance
- ~31 km return
- Climbing
- ~350 m
- Riding time
- ~1.5–2 h
- Level
- Moderate
Best bike: E-bike / MTB
Mountain bike questions
How much does mountain bike hire cost?
Rent it for 3 days and it's €23 a day, for 4 to 7 days €20 a day, and for 8 days or more €15 a day. The longer you ride, the less you pay per day.
Will the bike fit me?
It's one size and fits riders from 1.65 m to 1.90 m tall, up to 100 kg.
Can I rent it for one day?
The minimum rental is 3 days. From there, the longer you rent, the less each day costs.
Is a lock included?
Yes, a lock comes with every bike. A helmet is €1 a day and a phone holder €2 a day.
Do you deliver the bike to my hotel?
Yes, anywhere on the island, and delivery and pick-up are free. We bring the bike to your hotel, apartment or villa at the time you choose, between 10:00 and 18:00, and pick it up at the end.
Is there a deposit, and when do I pay?
You pay the rental online when you book. The deposit is €100 per bike, paid in cash or by card when we deliver, and we return it when we pick the bike up.
Are the tracks hard?
Most are wide gravel tracks you can ride with basic skills. Some have loose volcanic stones, so take it easy on the descents.
Do you have e-mountain bikes?
Yes. Our e-bike is an electric mountain bike, the Rockrider E-EXPL 100, with 29" wheels, front suspension and a motor in the rear wheel. The Moma Rock 26 has no motor.