In this entry we are going to tell you about the adventure we experienced in the Viejas Glorias TT Rally 2018. This test is part of the Viejas Glorias event, an annual meeting of classic motorcycles in Grand Canary. In this case, we are talking about one of its routes: the all-terrain motorcycle Trail. The start was from the ravine Telde and along the ways of Tara. Making a total of 135km between dirt and asphalt. Of which approximately 60km are dirt.
Old Glories TT Rally
If you like this type of routes, take a look at our specific post on Gran Canaria on Moto Trail with more than 348km to do off-road with your trail motorcycle.
Route difficulty
It will depend a lot on you ability, of the type mount and weather conditions. On November 10, 2018 (day of the route) the ground was wet due to the rains of previous days. Which put most of the participants in trouble in some area of the «rise of the estates. Known for its areas of red and slippery mud with one meter ruts deep. So for the new driver, we do not recommend This climb with motorcycles weighing more than 150kg and with cleats in these conditions. If the weather is sunny and the terrain dry, we might venture out. Only we go accompanied with at least one other partner.
Magnificent views en route
After leaving behind the path of The Haciendas we surround The Marteles Caldera, where we have to overcome a somewhat deep pit area. That with our feet paddling on the ground and with covers with some heels we can overcome. The road is very beautiful and quite uncrowded. It takes us towards water curve seeing the military antennas from a rather peculiar angle. Following the Las Vacas path in the direction Snow Peak. Where we find a spectacular "viewpoint" that allows us to see The White Cliff. Also Maspalomas Dunes from the highest point of the island.
From Pico de Las Nieves to La Presa de Chira
The good thing about Old Glories TT Rally is that it gives us the opportunity to enjoy beautiful places on the island of Gran Canaria, enjoying our mount without rushing. Once we are in El Pico de Las Nieves, we take a path towards Llanos de La Pez. That we will tie if we have «"want to party" with a small trial that begins after passing the The Garañon. If you don't feel like messing around, skip this part of the track and head directly towards the Ayacata Crossing. Where a kilometer and a half you will find the entrance to the next dirt road that will take you to Pray of chira.
A stretch of road
From this point, the route takes us through tunte al Taidía Viewpoint. Where we will pass through a narrow, but beautiful road to go slowly and enjoy the views. A rock wall that imposes itself before us. We continue towards Santa Lucía. From there we go down to Agüimes by themes by one of the most spectacular roads to enjoy driving a motorcycle in Gran Canaria. We will pass by Guayadeck e Ingenio. To finally reach the rise of Aguatone. An incredible stone path that looks volcanic, with multiple holes from the rain. But it is unique. It ends with a fairly broken off-road climb, next to Magullo Loin. Finally we get to Valsequillo and ends the circular motorcycle route Trail of the Old Glories TT Rally 2018.
Is it worth participating in the Viejas Glorias TT Rally?
In our opinion yes. For only €15 you have quality food included and the opportunity to spend a fun day among bikers. Personally, we would add more dirt to the route All terrain. But the 2018 edition was pretty fun overall.
Route track
Below we leave you with the route track so you can follow it on your Garmin or GPS watch. Enjoy it!
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Athlete and lover of life on two wheels, both mountain biking and urban biking. He is the Spanish MTB downhill champion and, therefore, a great connoisseur of the mountains of Gran Canaria.