I wanted to do this bike trip for my recent 50th Birthday!
My husband and I work out regularly, but we are not avid cyclist!

We received more than we expected and loved cycling along the coast and up in the hills, with spectacular views!

Yes, at times it was challenging, and we had to push our bikes uphill a few times. It was no problem, because we had the right attitude!
It was still warm in September and there was a nice breeze, too.
We enjoyed the villages we rode through, the inexpensive food,the ice cream, the wine and the friendly locals!

Everyone from Algarve Bike Holidays was amazing and very communicative.

We were given bike tools, and my husband knows how to repair a flat tire, what is important!

The hotels were wonderful and finding food and water was easy!

We also stayed a few days in Lisbon and feel in love with Portugal and cycling trips!

Claudia and Tony
Orlando, Florida, USA

The Friday Challenge Ride was superb, the climb to Foia (highest point of the Algarve) was tough in parts, but so so rewarding.

Marcos was a great guide and his local knowledge and advise enabled me to concentrate on the ride, with Marcos updating me on the gradients, water stops etc. as the ride unfolded. I found the lower sections the toughest as the ramps are steeper, but as you gained height the temperature cooled slightly and the gradients eased. So my advice would be don't panic if after just a few miles you think you may not be able to make it! If it was easy it would'nt be half as much fun! Coming from the UK it was great to be able to experience the final 9km continous climb from Monchique to the summit. The view from the summit was spectacular and there was ample opportunity explore, rest up, drink in the views and enjoy a reasonably priced coffee and ice cream from the highest point on the Algarve. A 40 minute continous descent was the icing on the cake, although there are alternative routes down which do involve some climbing if the group so wishes.

I cant fault the service provided by Algarve Bike Holidays, in sourcing a very nice flat barred road bike with flat pedals, their relaxed and friendly communications before the ride and the superb services, encouragement and local knowledge of Marcos.

If you are looking for a day away from the beach and you are a keen cyclist I cant recommend this day out highly enough. Great value and brilliantly organised

Great service provided. I booked a road bike through email and it was followed up with a choice of bikes. I had booked the bike for 3 days, sat,sun and Mon.
They suggested I should collect the bike up late Friday afternoon so I could have it 3 full days and drop it off late Mon afternoon. On arrival I collected a lovely pinarello road bike with puncture tools and spare tube. Then I was shown a number of local routes and nice climbs on there big map in the shop.
The bike was well serviced and in great condition. Service was efficient and friendly.
Highly recommend this place.