I think it is about time to talk a little about the gear that we have with us… what did we feel we needed to complete (or at least start) a trip like this. First and foremost are the bikes. … Read More
Vila Nova to Sagres – A long long long ride! (Feb. 21, 2018 / 105.5 km / 919 m / LINK TO ROUTE) After our farm experience we were happy to be in the saddle once again and as we … Read More
Inspired by friends (young friends) who have travelled this way, I have always wanted to give it a try as I believe it is a great way to become immersed in local culture and community. So on the second day … Read More
We woke up to sun and by the time we finished our breakfast and were loading up the bikes, it was warm enough to done some short sleeves; the first time since we arrived. After a fair bit of deliberation … Read More
The Monsaraz Loop (Feb 11, 2018 / 41.82 km / 457 m / LINK TO ROUTE) So one of the reasons we ended up deciding to explore this area was in order to do the following: See the Megalith’s around … Read More
So this city is pretty famous in Portugal because it is one of the country’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns and although touristy, except in February and in cool weather, it is a wonderful place to explore. It is completely … Read More
Lisbon to Sintra (February 2, 2018 / 47.04km / 656m / Link to Route) Our first day of riding took us from Lisbon to Sintra, a small tourist town known for its forests and castles. We began by wobbling down … Read More
Our Place in Sintra Torin found us a great spot in Sintra through AirBnB (Casa da Fonte 3) with beautiful views across the valley and up to the castles. It was a self catering apartment that came with a full … Read More
