6CI2504 - Tenerife Riding Academy
We used the first day of our time in Tenerife to prepare ourselves optimally for the upcoming training days. In the morning, we sat together and reviewed important theoretical concepts: What types of cornering techniques are there? Which lines are best in which situations? And when should the rear brake be used effectively? Afterward, we hopped on the motorcycles for the first time. After a short lunch break – recharging was essential – we headed to a closed-off training area. There, we tested whether we could put what we had just discussed into practice. An intense but very successful first day – now we're really looking forward to our first ride together tomorrow.
On Tenerife, we don't face an either-or dilemma. We don't just want to ride one type of route – we want the whole package. Technical hairpin bends as well as sweeping curves that demand speed. Narrow town centers with climbs where precision is key. Corners you only see when you're already in them. And roads that meander so wildly, as if they have a character of their own. It's a good thing the island offers exactly this mix. We stop at stunning viewpoints like "Los Gigantes" or at cafés along the way. Not for a long break, but to catch our breath and talk about what just happened in the saddle: What's working? What feels difficult? What can we take with us for the next few kilometers? In this way, the most diverse sections of the route become our training ground – and every stop a mini learning experience.
Another intense day of driving awaits us on Tenerife. We begin with around 30 kilometers of almost non-stop curves on the old coastal road – ideal for further refining our line choices. Afterward, the route climbs into the mountainous landscape to the foot of the volcano "El Téide." The further north we travel, the greener the island becomes, while the roads simultaneously become narrower and more technically demanding. In the afternoon, the situation changes again: low-lying clouds drift across the road, noticeably reducing visibility. A good reminder of how crucial clear vision usually is. As soon as we return west over several hills, the cloud cover breaks up. Sunshine, clear visibility, impressive views, and once again a multitude of curves accompany us until we finally reach a relaxed stretch of highway – with sea views – heading back toward the hotel.
The ferry crossing to La Gomera takes less than an hour – and yet the scenery changes completely. Barely off the ferry, our training day begins: perfect asphalt, clear visibility, and an endless succession of sweeping curves. Ideal conditions for working on lean angle, vision, and precise line selection. In Garajonay National Park, the impressions change rapidly. Dense laurel forests, narrow mountain roads, and deep gorges demand precise riding and concentration. Each section presents a new training situation – sometimes flowing, sometimes technical, but always controllable. La Gomera thus proves once again to be the ideal terrain for the Edelweiss Riding Academy: varied, challenging, and incredibly instructive. Every lap sharpens our feel for the motorcycle – and simultaneously rewards us with magnificent views.
Before the ferry took us back to Tenerife in the late afternoon, we had a whole day to ourselves on La Gomera – and we made the most of it. After the intensive training sessions of the past few days, this time it wasn't about learning anything new, but rather about letting what we had already learned flow naturally. We circumnavigated the entire island, enjoying the familiar curves, the grippy asphalt, and the diverse landscape. No pressure, no drills – just relaxed riding and feeling how confident and smooth everything now feels. A perfect ending: a day where technique and training were allowed to quietly accompany us in the background, while we consciously experienced the island one last time before heading back to Tenerife.