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FROM UK TO THE ALGARVE – MISSION ACOMPLISHED!

Jon has successfully reached the Algarve, riding from the UK! Jon Dear, who left Worcester UK to ride up to the Algarve has just arrived, safe and sound, in Baldaia. During his ride, Jon was raising a...

A PERFECT DAY OUT RIDING IN ALENTEJO

The epitome of summer riding is pedaling the yellow fields of Alentejo. Here are some pictures taken from our bike tours in Alentejo. Wake up from the deep sleep of a thousand years in the master suit...

SOGRAPE VOTED BEST WINE PRODUCER IN THE WORLD

The portuguese wine producing company was voted the best in the world in 2015 The portuguese company Sogrape Vinhos has been considered the best wine producer of the world in 2015. The distinction was...

FROM WORCESTER UK TO THE ALGARVE

Jon Dear is pedalling from the UK to the Algarve as we write this post – and he needs your help. Jon Dear is 48 years of age and has holidayed most years in the Algarve “since I was 10 – i...

A PERFECT DAY OUT RIDING BY THE DOURO RIVER

From the Douro river to the world, some inspiration for your weekend rides from our bike tours in Douro. A PERFECT DAY OUT RIDING BY THE DOURO RIVER Wake up with a big smile: you are in the world̵...

ANTICIPATING THE SKYROAD GRANFONDO SERRA DA ESTRELA

There’s no better reason to head to the mountains for a 3 day bike tour, climb to Torre and enjoy the local gastronomy while staying at a great hotel. The SkyRoad Granfondo Serra da Estrela is t...

CYCLING IN THE DOURO (I) – THREE OF OUR FAVORITE RIDES IN CIMA CORGO

Some of our favourite rides in the Douro Vinhateiro, in the Cima Corgo region ( between Peso da Régua and Valeira dam). Amazing place for a bike tour in Portugal! Riding in the Douro is an experience ...

ROAD CYCLING (AND MUCH MORE) IN SERRA DA ARRÁBIDA

Serra da Arrábida is a national park located on the northern shore of the Sado River estuary, nearby Lisbon, and a great place to ride. The park was founded in 1976 and covers 108 square kilometres, i...

ROAD CYCLING AROUND LISBON – AQUEDUCTS AND CONVENTS

Exploring the beautiful roads around Portugal’s capital. This was another weekend of great riding and lovely spring weather, ok, more like summer than spring but that’s Portugal. We starte...