Category: Images

Cycling Portugal, General, Images, Rides & Routes

Going Social

Huw Thomas

Got a few updates for you today - the main one of which is that I've finally got round to setting up a Facebook page for Pedal Portugal. If you've got time, come and say hi (and like it if you like it!). I'll be using the page to keep people updated on any changes… Continue reading Going Social

Cycling Portugal, General, Images

Be Ready For The Heat!

Huw Thomas

I'm getting a few inquiries from cyclists thinking of coming to Portugal next summer and I keep giving out the same message - think about the temperature! With storms battering the UK - and a polar vortex freezing the Niagara Falls - planning a summer expedition somewhere hot is probably very tempting for many of… Continue reading Be Ready For The Heat!

Cycling Portugal, Images

Back on the road

Huw Thomas

This blog has taken a back seat recently due to a combination of things like work, illness, major bike maintenance and Christmas interfering with my cycling! However, this weekend was the Carnaval holiday (taken very seriously in Portugal). We took the opportunity to head north to our old haunts in the Viseu area - and… Continue reading Back on the road

Alentejo, Cycling Portugal, Images, Rides & Routes

Reasons to ride…

Huw Thomas

One reason we love living in Portugal is the number of public holidays here! This weekend is a long one so we've taken the opportunity to escape to Evora and do a bit more ride research. And one reason we love riding in Portugal is the lack of traffic - the picture below is of… Continue reading Reasons to ride…

Campsites, General, Images, Rides & Routes, Transport

Mud and rides

Huw Thomas

The rain arrived here yesterday. Torrential too - we went out cycling on Saturday afternoon and came back with the bikes coated with dust. Today we had to avoid a tractor scraping six inches of mud off the road! Still, the rain is probably a good thing. It's the first here for months and the… Continue reading Mud and rides