There are now two choices for anyone interested in Pedal Portugal's route planning service - the original 'maps-plus' option or a simpler (and cheaper) 'maps-only' service. I started my route planning service back in March 2016 and have been helping riders put together self-supported tours across Portugal for the past three years. My first customer… Continue reading Maps Or More?
When your bike trip starts in Portugal's highest city and ends at the seaside, it must be all downhill, right? As I've mentioned before, Portugal may be wonderful but it is definitely not flat. Our latest bike trip across the country – which we finished on Friday - was a research trip for guided tours… Continue reading Downhill Across Portugal?
Pedal Portugal is recommended as "excellent" by Lonely Planet
Ideas needed for more cycle rides in Portugal Add to our Day Rides section with your favourite bike trips
I love Portugal and I love cycling. But I wouldn't dream of attempting any serious bike riding there in July and August - and would generally avoid anytime between mid-June and mid-September. It's just too darn hot! Many people thinking of doing a bike tour in Portugal get in touch with me asking for advice.… Continue reading Too Hot To Ride?
Southern Portugal must have some of the best winter cycling in Europe
With the festive season behind us, now seems a good time to look ahead and plan some more cycle tours. Here at Pedal Portugal HQ we've drawn up a guided tours schedule for 2020 that include repeats of our best-loved trips, plus a new route exploring some of central Portugal. Starting in Guarda, our new… Continue reading Guided Tour Dates – 2019 & 2020
It's been the busiest year yet for Pedal Portugal's guided cycle tours
Our first guided tour review in song format!
Life has got easier for cyclists using trains in Portugal
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