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<p>Created page with &quot;{{Infobox | title = 🚴 Cycling on the Peninsula | label1 = Best Routes | data1 = Coastal highway, inland roads to villages | label2 = Terrain | data2 = Flat along coast; hilly inland | label3 = Bike Rental | data3 = Available in Montañita and Salinas | label4 = Best Season | data4 = May–November (cooler, drier) | label5 = Road Condition | data5 = Good on main coastal highway; variable on side roads }} ECUAWIKI › OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES › CYCLING Cycling on th...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox<br /> | title = 🚴 Cycling on the Peninsula<br /> | label1 = Best Routes<br /> | data1 = Coastal highway, inland roads to villages<br /> | label2 = Terrain<br /> | data2 = Flat along coast; hilly inland<br /> | label3 = Bike Rental<br /> | data3 = Available in Montañita and Salinas<br /> | label4 = Best Season<br /> | data4 = May–November (cooler, drier)<br /> | label5 = Road Condition<br /> | data5 = Good on main coastal highway; variable on side roads<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ECUAWIKI › OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES › CYCLING<br /> <br /> Cycling on the Santa Elena Peninsula offers a rewarding mix of flat coastal roads, scenic views, and access to inland villages. The main coastal highway (Ruta del Spondylus) provides a good surface for road cycling, while the network of smaller inland roads opens up quieter routes through fishing villages and agricultural communities.<br /> <br /> == Coastal Road Cycling ==<br /> <br /> The coastal highway running north from Salinas through La Libertad, La Punta, Palmar, Montañita, Olón, and beyond follows the Pacific coastline closely. This route offers:<br /> <br /> * Spectacular ocean views<br /> * Relatively flat terrain between La Libertad and Montañita<br /> * Well-paved road surface (with occasional rough patches)<br /> * Shoulders vary — can be narrow in places; share road with traffic<br /> <br /> The full Peninsula coastal road covers approximately 90 km from Salinas to Ayampe — feasible as a multi-day touring route.<br /> <br /> == Inland Routes ==<br /> <br /> Inland cycling from the coastal highway takes you through small communities and into the dry forest hinterland:<br /> <br /> * The road toward [[Colonche]] and [[Loma Alta Ecological Reserve|Loma Alta]] climbs significantly from the coast — challenging but rewarding<br /> * Villages like Manglaralto, Barcelona, and Dos Mangas are accessible by quiet rural roads<br /> <br /> == Bicycle Rental ==<br /> <br /> Bicycles are available for rental in:<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Montañita&#039;&#039;&#039; — several shops rent beach cruisers and mountain bikes by the hour or day<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Salinas&#039;&#039;&#039; — limited rental options; some hotels have bikes for guest use<br /> <br /> Bring your own helmet (rare to find rentals with helmets).<br /> <br /> == Safety Tips ==<br /> <br /> * Ride defensively — Ecuadorian drivers may not expect cyclists on the road<br /> * Wear bright clothing or a reflective vest<br /> * Ride during daylight hours only<br /> * The [[Sun and Heat on the Peninsula|sun and heat]] are intense — carry plenty of water and wear sun protection<br /> * Mornings (before 10 AM) are significantly cooler<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Hiking]]<br /> * [[Running]]<br /> * [[Outdoor Activities (Ruta del Spondylus)]]<br /> * [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]<br /> * [[Sun and Heat on the Peninsula]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Outdoor Activities]]<br /> [[Category:Sports]]<br /> [[Category:La Peninsula]]<br /> [[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]</div>

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