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…
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…
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.…
Pedal Portugal is recommended as “excellent” by Lonely Planet
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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.…
Southern Portugal must have some of the best winter cycling in Europe
