Everything you need
Philip and Henry understand what cyclists need after a long day in the saddle. We've thought of everything.
Secure cycle storage
Your bike stays safe with dedicated, locked storage on site. No dragging it up stairs, no leaving it outside. We take your kit as seriously as you do.
Overnight laundry
Hand us your cycling kit in the evening and it'll be clean and ready for the next morning's ride. No hunting for laundromats, no damp kit on chairs.
320 days of sunshine
Gran Canaria's microclimate means reliable year-round riding weather. No weather windows, no mud season — just perfect conditions whenever you arrive.
Cycling groups welcome
Our three apartments sleep up to 7 riders — the perfect size for a group training camp. Arrive together, ride together, recover together. Message Philip and Henry.
Gay-friendly cycling in Maspalomas
Maspalomas is Europe's leading LGBTQ+ destination — and Basement Apartments is proudly gay-friendly. Whether you're planning a gay cycling holiday in Gran Canaria, a group trip with your riding club, or a solo adventure, Philip and Henry welcome you wholeheartedly. Come for the climbs, feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Gran Canaria's cycling pedigree
This is no holiday island with bike hire. Gran Canaria is where world-class professionals choose to train — and for good reason.
Where the pros train
Gran Canaria is a favoured destination for winter training camps among UCI WorldTour teams. The combination of consistent weather, varied terrain, and altitude training opportunities — from sea level to nearly 2,000m — make it unmatched for building race fitness. Teams including INEOS Grenadiers, UAE Team Emirates, and Visma–Lease a Bike have all chosen the island for their pre-season camps.
When you ride the same roads as Tour de France winners, you understand why this island's reputation keeps growing.
Gran Canaria Bike Week
The island hosts the Gran Canaria Bike Week — an annual cycling festival drawing thousands of cyclists from across Europe for guided sportives, timed climbs, and social rides across the island's most iconic routes.
The Vuelta Ciclista Gran Canaria brings professional racing to the island's roads each year, running stages through the dramatic interior and along the southern coast — right past our door in Maspalomas.
Why Gran Canaria?
World-class climbs
From sea level to 1,949m at Pico de las Nieves, the island offers brutal ascents used by professional teams for altitude training and winter training camps. Roque Nublo, Cruz de Tejeda, Artenara — iconic routes on smooth tarmac.
Year-round riding
The Canary Islands sit at 28° north — warm enough to ride in shorts in January, cool enough at altitude to keep you comfortable in summer. The perfect riding climate, every month.
Perfect start point
Maspalomas puts you at the southern tip of the island, where most of the best routes begin. Flat coastal warm-ups give way to serious climbing within minutes of leaving our door.
Recover in style
After a hard day in the saddle, soak away the aches in our rooftop hot tub, cool off in the pool at Basement Studios next door, or simply enjoy a cold drink on the sun terrace.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have secure bike storage on site?
Yes — we have dedicated, locked cycle storage on site. No dragging your bike upstairs or leaving it outside; it's safe with us every night.
Can you wash my cycling kit overnight?
Absolutely. Hand us your kit in the evening and it will be washed, dried, and ready for the next morning's ride — no hunting for a laundromat, no damp kit on chairs.
How fast is the Wi-Fi?
We run high-speed fibre broadband independently tested at 200 Mbps download and 230 Mbps upload — more than enough for video calls, large file transfers, and uploading ride data.
Can a cycling group book all three apartments?
Yes — our three apartments sleep up to 7 riders, making them the perfect size for a group training camp. Message Philip and Henry directly to discuss group rates and availability.
What is the riding weather like year-round?
Gran Canaria averages 22 °C year-round with 320 days of sunshine. Expect reliable, warm conditions no matter when you arrive — it's why professional teams choose the island for winter training camps.