ISLAND GUIDE
Cycling in Rodrigues
Rodrigues is 18 km end to end and almost all of it is ridge, coast or lagoon — so the distances on a bike are short and the climbs are real. Below are the routes we recommend, with the distance, the climb and the road surface written down — plus professional guides you can hire to lead the ride, and the people who rent bikes.
- ISLAND SIZE
- About 18 km end to end
- HIGHEST POINT
- Mont Limon, about 398 m
- BEST SEASON
- May to November, cooler and drier (20–25°C)
PROFESSIONAL GUIDES
Hire a professional cycling guide
A professional guide plans the ride around you — your level, your pace, the roads worth riding — and leads it from start to finish. Each one is listed with their qualification, and you agree the day and the price directly with them.
No professional guides listed yet
Professional cycling guides are being added one by one, each with their qualification. Until then, the riders and bike hire below can help you get on the road.
BIKES & LOCAL RIDERS
Rent a bike or ride with a local
The roads are free to ride. What you need is a bike that fits and, if you want one, someone who knows which roads are quiet, where the climbs are and where to stop for the view.
No bikes listed yet
Bike hire and guided rides are being added one by one. The routes below are written up in the meantime — distance, climb, road surface and what to carry.
Routes
Free to ride, all of them. Distance, climb and surface below are written down rather than guessed.
The cycling routes are being written. In the meantime, the island map marks every viewpoint and beach worth riding to.
Cycling in Rodrigues: your questions
Can you cycle around Rodrigues?
Yes. The island is about 18 km end to end, so distances are short — but almost all of it is ridge, coast or lagoon, so expect real climbs between the coast and the interior.
Where can I rent a bike in Rodrigues?
Bike hire and guided rides are being added to Roule Rodrigues and will appear on this page as soon as they are live. Until then, a scooter delivered to your guest house is the easiest way to reach the best spots.
Can I hire a professional cycling guide in Rodrigues?
That is what this page is for: professional cycling guides are being added one by one, each with their qualification and a WhatsApp contact to agree the day, the route and the price directly with them.
When is the best time to cycle in Rodrigues?
The cooler, drier season, roughly May to November (around 20–25°C). From June to September the trade winds blow hard, and you will feel them on the open coast roads. Set off early, before the heat.
Are there cycling routes in Rodrigues?
Routes are being written up and will appear on this page with the distance, climb and road surface of each.
What should I bring on a bike ride in Rodrigues?
Plenty of water, sun protection and a helmet, and tell someone your route: phone signal drops in the valleys. The emergency numbers are on the emergency page.