Algarve Downhill Off-road ride

Algarve Mountainbiking off-road

While we gear up for our ride, we invite you to take in the breathtaking panoramic views and savour a steaming cup of delicious Portuguese coffee to energize you for the journey ahead.

After a safety briefing from our bilingual bike guide, we kick off our spectacular Algarve Downhill Off-road Ride. The adventure begins on gravel roads that snake through the windmill park, leading us deeper into the heart of the Algarve.

As we venture further, we traverse through eucalyptus forests and rural farmland, experiencing the unspoiled beauty of this region at its best.

Around midday, we’ll pause our ride in a picturesque mountain village, where we’ll indulge in a delightful picnic lunch. After a brief uphill climb, we’ll embark on the thrilling descent to the Autodromo, the Algarve’s Formula One race track.

From there, we’ll follow the meandering water channels, known as “levadas”, that take us to the Special Conservation Area of the Ria de Alvor wetlands. The wetlands are a sight to behold, with their abundant wildlife and serene beauty.

Children on the off-road ride

If you’d like to bring your children along or you’re travelling with less experienced cyclists, you may prefer to try out our Algarve Downhill Nature Cycling Trip. This is a much more relaxed ride, where we cycle on good roads with less technical effort.

Flamingoes

We’ll finish our journey on gravel roads that lead to the lush tidal lagoon of the Ria de Alvor, where we’ll regularly see flamingos and spoonbills.

Broom Car

Our service car will follow along with water and your personal belongings to ensure that we provide the best service possible during the tour. If you need to take a break during the journey, you may hop in.

Equipment – Giant 29ers

We ride Giant 29ers with Shimano or XT Shadow 2×10, and Suntour lockable 100mm shocks. Schwalbe´s Smart Sam and Rapid Rob will keep you on the trail. The Shimano hydraulic disk brakes are mounted US/ European style with the rear brake on the right. The bikes are available in sizes S, M, L, and XL.

“Best 5 hours The downhill trip was an excellent day out on good bikes, mostly on a mix of trails, dual-track, single-track, unpaved road and a little paved road. The tour leader was well informed about the surrounding terrain and natural features, sharing that info with the group at frequent picturesque stops …”

“Great Biking Day Out The route down is a good mixture of dirt tracks and roads (never busy roads) and through some nice countryside and small towns and the guide stopped regularly to explain points about the area (cork harvesting etc) …”

Best Suited For

Anyone over 16 years old, with MTB experience on dirt roads, trails and tracks.

The minimum rider height is 160cm/ 5’3” and the largest bike frame will suit 200cm/ 6’6”.

This Algarve Downhill Off-Road Ride is a social ride, not a race. If you enjoy playing about in the woods and want to be with like-minded people, come along and join us on this fun ride.

Included

• Summit Transfer to Foia
• Support vehicle/broom car
• Professional bike guide
• Info about local flora & fauna
• Light Lunch in Café
• MTB Giant (sizes S to XXL)
• Suits rider length 160 – 200 cm*
• Helmet
• Cold Drinking Water

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