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	* [[Hiking]]		* [[Hiking]]
	* [[Running]]		* [[Running (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Running]]
	* [[Outdoor Activities (Ruta del Spondylus)]]		* [[Outdoor Activities (Ruta del Spondylus)]]
	* [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]		* [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]

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| 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
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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.

== Coastal Road Cycling ==

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:

* Spectacular ocean views
* Relatively flat terrain between La Libertad and Montañita
* Well-paved road surface (with occasional rough patches)
* Shoulders vary — can be narrow in places; share road with traffic

The full Peninsula coastal road covers approximately 90 km from Salinas to Ayampe — feasible as a multi-day touring route.

== Inland Routes ==

Inland cycling from the coastal highway takes you through small communities and into the dry forest hinterland:

* The road toward [[Colonche]] and [[Loma Alta Ecological Reserve|Loma Alta]] climbs significantly from the coast — challenging but rewarding
* Villages like Manglaralto, Barcelona, and Dos Mangas are accessible by quiet rural roads

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== Bicycle Rental ==

Bicycles are available for rental in:
* '''Montañita''' — several shops rent beach cruisers and mountain bikes by the hour or day
* '''Salinas''' — limited rental options; some hotels have bikes for guest use

Bring your own helmet (rare to find rentals with helmets).

== Safety Tips ==

* Ride defensively — Ecuadorian drivers may not expect cyclists on the road
* Wear bright clothing or a reflective vest
* Ride during daylight hours only
* The [[Sun and Heat on the Peninsula|sun and heat]] are intense — carry plenty of water and wear sun protection
* Mornings (before 10 AM) are significantly cooler

== See Also ==
* [[Hiking]]
* [[Running]]
* [[Outdoor Activities (Ruta del Spondylus)]]
* [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]
* [[Sun and Heat on the Peninsula]]

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