It's almost three years since my last post on this blog (oops!) but I do have big news. The first edition of Pedalling Portugal, a comprehensive guidebook partly based on this website but greatly expanded, has just been published. Subtitled A guide for cyclists and other explorers, the book brings together everything I've learned while… Continue reading Pedalling Portugal – the book
Over recent years, Portugal's N2 has started to draw growing numbers of cyclists, attracted by the prospect of an end-to-end ride that follows a single road. Many companies bill it as a fabulous cycling route - charging a hefty sum to let you share the experience. So, is it a good choice? For some ultra… Continue reading To N2 Or Not To N2?
One of the many things I love about Portugal is its art. And I'm not talking about the kind of things that hang on the walls in galleries and museums but the type of art that's out there on the streets. Portuguese public art can take many forms - some forms to be found in… Continue reading The art of Portugal
We've been back in Portugal for just over a month now, revisiting old haunts as well as exploring some new territory for possible cycling trips in the future. After flying into Faro on 5th September, we spent about 10 days travelling roughly north up the eastern side of the country. Since then, Carolyn and I… Continue reading September in Portugal
Cycling has always been in our family. As kids we were dragged out every Sunday for bicycle rides. Family holidays always involved yet more cycling. The bikes would be loaded up and we'd be off for a week or two of camping - and what seemed like cycling every day. Wonderful? Sometimes. The cycling wasn't… Continue reading My Nan Was Tougher Than Me
It looks like Pedal Portugal is going to be very busy in 2020. We've got six cycle tours happening (our maximum) and they're almost all fully booked. So, I've also worked out our tour schedule for 2021 for anyone wanting to plan that far ahead. Full details are on the relevant pages but here's a… Continue reading Guided Cycle Tours – 2021
There are many things I love about Portugal apart from the cycling - the scenery, the history, the wine, the food, the wildflowers and, of course, the people. But I'm also often struck by the art of Portugal. Not the kind of art you see in galleries or museums but its public and street art.… Continue reading The Art Of Portugal
Southern Portugal must have some of the best winter cycling in Europe
It's been the busiest year yet for Pedal Portugal's guided cycle tours
Our first guided tour review in song format!
