Santa Cruz de Tenerife will once again be filled with joy on two wheels with the 43rd edition of the Bicycle Festival, which will take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June. This initiative, organised by the Sports Service of the Santa Cruz City Council, promises two days full of activities for all audiences, reinforcing the city’s commitment to sustainable mobility, health, and community life.
With over 950 people already registered, the Bicycle Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year. As the mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, highlights, “it is a tradition that reinforces our commitment to a healthier and more sustainable city model. It is a celebration for the whole family and an example of how sport can unite us.”
For her part, the Sports Councillor, Alicia Cebrián, emphasizes that “it is a joy to see nearly a thousand people pedalling through Santa Cruz. This Bicycle Festival not only celebrates sport but also a more sustainable and healthier way of moving.” She also adds that “the bicycle improves our health, reduces traffic, and connects us better with the city. And from now on, with the new bike lane that we will soon inaugurate, Santa Cruz takes another step towards a more friendly and safe mobility for everyone.”
Sunday 22nd: the great family “Bicicletada”
The most awaited moment will arrive on Sunday 22nd at 10:00 am, with the traditional popular Bicicletada, a non-competitive cycling tour of about 8 kilometres that will start from La Granja Park and end at the Puerto-Ciudad esplanade, where the classic draw of 20 bicycles will take place, thanks to the sponsorship of El Corte Inglés.
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd: Fun Zone
The fun begins on Saturday 21st (from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm) and continues on Sunday 22nd (from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm) in the Fun Zone, located on the Francisco La Roche esplanade. It will feature free workshops for all ages:
- Introduction to cycling
- Road safety education
- Basic mechanics
- First aid
- Obstacle gymkhana
- “San Sebastián Licence” circuit (for children under 6)
Traffic disruptions and parking restrictions
Due to the event, parking restrictions will be in place from 1:00 am on Sunday 22nd June in the following sections:
- Avda. Madrid (between C/ Unamuno and Avda. Bélgica)
- Avda. Bélgica (between Luis de la Cruz and Velázquez)
- C/ Méndez Núñez and C/ El Pilar, as part of the Cycle Network
- C/ Villalba Hervás, including temporary removal of taxi stand and loading reservations
- C/ La Marina (between Plaza de España and Avda. Francisco La Roche)
- Avda. Marítima (between Plaza del Cabildo and Avda. Francisco La Roche)
- Avda. Francisco La Roche (between C/ La Marina and Rambla de Santa Cruz)
- Avda. Marítima and Plaza del Cabildo: parking in battery (between Plaza del Cabildo and Plaza de Europa)
Regarding traffic disruptions, the following sections are considered:
- Avda. Madrid to C/Unamuno. Closed to traffic from 7:00 am on 22nd June.
- Avda. Marítima-Fco Roche from 3 May roundabout to intersection with Ramblas. Closed to traffic from 9:00 am on 22nd June.
- Avda. Bélgica-San Sebastián-Galcerán-Méndez Núñez-El Pilar-Villalba Herbás-Marina. Closures from 10:00 am on 22nd June.
Citizens are advised to plan their journeys in advance and avoid driving private vehicles in the marked areas during the event.
How to participate?
Registration is free and bibs can be collected at the El Corte Inglés Sports department (Tres de Mayo):
- Friday 21st: from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Saturday 22nd: from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
All information, rules, and registrations at: https://bit.ly/43FiestaBicicletaSC
