Cycle Your Way Around St. Helena

Cycling on St Helena is immensely fun, but little explored. The road network across the island is extensive, and varies in condition from tarmac to dirt track. There are also a number of off road routes that can be explored. Gradients in most places are challenging (sometimes upwards of 20%), though there are some locations across the middle of the island where flatter routes are available.

Unfortunately, due to the little explored nature of the cycling, there are no hire/repair facilities currently available. SA Airlink gives an additional 15kg allowance for certain sports equipment listed here, this gives you 35kg total. This can be pre-booked by emailing the following address customercare@flyairlink.com

There are a number of places on the island where cycling is currently prohibited for safety reasons, and discussions are currently underway to possibly see some of these restrictions lifted/relaxed. These restrictions are focused mainly around roads out of Jamestown, specifically:

(a) Longwood Road: between Two Gun Saddle and the Briars;

(b) Side Path and Napoleon Street: between the Briars and Main Street;

(c) Half Tree Hollow and Ladder Hill: between the Salvation Army Hall and China Lane;

(d) “W” Road: between Francis Plain Ridge Gate and White Gate.

The few cyclists currently on island ride mountain bikes using either mountain bike/hybrid style tyres. For the more technical it is beneficial to have a 34T rear cassette to help with the climbing. It is possible to use a road bike, however the surface of the roads and the loose grit mean it is not advisable.

If we can be of further assistance in making your wish of cycling on the island please email us

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