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Rent an All Terrain Bike with helmet and handle bar bag.
Choose one of our routes which are covering the western
part of the Algarve. The routes are available with
distances between 35 and 95 kilometres, from easy going
tarmac to the beach, to climbing up to the Monchique
Mountains.
All routes contain information about cultural and
historical sites, about where to lunch or have swim, and
give you clear instructions where to go. We don't like
cars whilst cycling, so the routes go as much as
possible on back roads; off the beaten track!
The All Terrain Bikes have the following specifications:
aluminium frame, S,M,L,XL;
Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brakes;
Vuelta Airline extra strong rims;
SRAM gripshift 24-speed; - SRAM 4.0 - 7.0 rear
derailleur;
Shimano Alivio front derailleur;
Suntour front suspension;
Merida comfort seat;
2 bottle holders.
Please find below an impression of the routes starting
in Mexilhoeira Grande, both from our shop and from the
Cyclist Guesthouse:
Green route, Monchique:
This route is heading 350 meters above sea level, with
some hard climbs. Therefore much condition is required,
however the technical difficulty grade is low. This
route is on tarmac roads and you will cycle in the
mainland of Portugal with only few buildings in small
villages.
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1= lowest ranking |
5= highest ranking |
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Height altitude |
5 |
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Technical difficulty grade |
1 |
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Required condition |
4 |
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Distance |
3 |
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Amount offroad |
2 |
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Buildings |
2 |
Orange route, Barragem de Bravura:
Almost the entire route is off road and therefore you
will see few buildings during the 35 kilometres you are
cycling. This route requires a good condition and you
surely need some experience with mountain biking.
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1= lowest ranking |
5= highest ranking |
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Height altitude |
3 |
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Technical difficulty grade |
3 |
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Required condition |
3 |
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Distance |
2 |
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Amount offroad |
4 |
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Buildings |
1 |
Blue route, Alvor:
This route is heading next to the coast and in rural
areas of Portugal and therefore you will see much
buildings, especially next to the coast. Almost the
entire route is on tarmac roads and only a few hills
have to be climbed, so only little experience with
cycling is required.
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1= lowest ranking |
5= highest ranking |
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Height altitude |
1 |
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Technical difficulty grade |
1 |
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Required condition |
1 |
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Distance |
2 |
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Amount offroad |
1 |
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Buildings |
4 |
Black route, Lagos:
While cycling to Meia Praia and Ponte de Piedade you
will cycle off road and on normal tarmac roads. Lagos is
a one of the most popular tourist cities in the Algarve
with many buildings. This route contains few climbs and
has a distance of 40 kilometre.
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1= lowest ranking |
5= highest ranking |
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Height altitude |
2 |
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Technical difficulty grade |
1 |
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Required condition |
2 |
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Distance |
2 |
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Amount offroad |
1 |
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Buildings |
3 |
Yellow route, Barão São João:
This flat route is leads you to the backyards of the
Algarve, heading from village to village. Only in the
end you will cycle a short part on gravel roads and
therefore the route is not technical. Condition is
required, since there are a few climbs.
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1= lowest ranking |
5= highest ranking |
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Height altitude |
2 |
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Technical difficulty grade |
1 |
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Required condition |
2 |
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Distance |
2 |
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Amount offroad |
2 |
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Buildings |
2 |
Red route, Silves:
The route to Silves has beautiful views and you can
visit the castle of Silves. While cycling on mostly
tarmac roads you will need experience and a good
condition to do this 45 kilometre long trip. During the
trip you will see few buildings, since you are cycling
in the rural landscape of the Algarve.
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1= lowest ranking |
5= highest ranking |
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Height altitude |
3 |
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Technical difficulty grade |
2 |
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Required condition |
3 |
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Distance |
3 |
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Amount offroad |
2 |
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Buildings |
2 |
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