Winter/Spring Algarve Cycling Tour
Portugal
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
585 km (~98km per day)
Avid
Big climbs, Quiet roads, On-road
Guided
Supported
Challenging Cycling Holidays Algarve
With its excellent weather conditions and a network of varied, amazing quiet roads, the Algarve in Portugal is the ideal destination for cycling training and quality rides especially during the winter / spring months. With a menu of endurance rides and climbing routes available during your Algarve cycling week in the sun. Join this experienced cycling team with 20 years international cycling coaching and racing experience for the very best selection of challenging and epic rides on the fantastic roads of Southern Portugal.
Start the day with the sun rising ready for a great day in the saddle. Fully charged heading out at a comfortable pace, warming up the muscles on our chosen ride option for the day. Effective training is best accomplished with a gradual increase in effort and nothing could be better when we hit the quiet country roads of the Algarve, small undulations and twisting roads are everywhere. Once in a rhythm the kilometers/miles flow by with ease as we pass Portuguese villages that haven’t changed in many years. Time to take on a small climb and stimulate those muscle fibers, early season style, small chain ring comfortable high cadence if you wish or big chain ring strength intervals if you’re looking to improve that all important muscle strength!
Looking for a coffee-break or keep it constant, fat-burning metabolism at its best, three, four or five hours every day tailored for that all important scientific progressive overload effect. Great training rides also deserve time to recover and chill Portugal style, as we return to your hotel to relax and get ready for another perfect Algarve cycling training ride tomorrow.
With quality riding on the sunny roads of the Algarve keep your legs turning through the cold wet months of home and avoid that unwanted cold or flu! Maintain your cycling condition and top up the aerobic fitness for a great year of cycling ahead. The natural setting of the Algarve offers a great variety of climbs and amazing network of cycling roads, perfect for an epic week of climbing and challenging week of endurance rides or should you prefer the balance with a combination of ideal rides each day.
Algarve cycling training camps can be tailored to your current experience and ability or cycling goals, get ready to experience unique ride routes all in one terrific training week with the PB Tours cycling professionals in the Algarve Southern Portugal.
Highlights:
- Small cycling group quality rides
- Experienced team with international cycling knowledge (over 20 years) of all ages, men and women ensuring a perfect week in the saddle.
- Variety of amazing quiet roads exploring the secret cycling destination Algarve, Portugal
- Combination of undulating and choice climbs available including Alto do Foia (900m)
- Portugal Europe’s sunny secret cycling destination
80-110km / 50-68mi, suitable for regular and avid bike riders.
Tour Information
From
Portimao
To
Portimao
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Available
Elevation Gain
7575 m
Group Info
Request a private, customised version of this tour for yourself or cycling group.
Inclusions
- 7 nights quality 4* marina accommodation on the Algarve Coast
- 7 buffet breakfasts to fuel-up for the day
- 6 challenging rides in the sunny Algarve the perfect Winter / Spring cycling experience!
- Welcome Algarve feast restaurant dinner perfect preparation for your cycling week
- 6 Restaurant dinners, Half board hotel package (Optional Extra)
- Variety of spectacular routes including the coastline, interior & mountains
- Highly experienced PB Algarve ride leader
- Sports drinks & nutritional bars
- Support vehicle for the daily rides
- Airport pick-up & drop-off Faro Airport (Portugal) (3.00pm tour arrival & midday departure)
Exclusions
- Mid and high season supplements
Options
- 4* Hotel accommodation
- Rides Only: Without accommodation
- Half board
- Bike hire
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