All multi-day Portugal Bike Tours have two versions
Self-Guided: riding with a GPS device on your handlebar with all tracks of the tour preloaded.
Supported: riding with a GPS device on your handlebar with all tracks of the tour preloaded, Van Support during rides and meals.
Full Guided: same as Supported bike tours but with a Guide riding a bicycle with the group (minimum of 6 people) – always upon request.
Self-Guided Tours (riding with a GPS device on your handlebar)
You will be riding with a GPS device on your handlebar. You will have all the information to guide you. You only need to follow the arrow in your GPS device which was preloaded with all the routes of your Portugal Bike tour.
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Self-Guided Bicycle Tours do not include specific of some bike tours, as you are on your own.
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As you are on your own, taking care of your bicycle is your responsibility: you will be responsible for the good use of your bicycle and its components. You must handle your gears gently and carefully; you must park your bicycle safely in order not to make scratches on the frame and manage that it is safe and secure, using the supplied lock, to avoid theft.
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You will also be responsible for the good use of all the supplied equipment: bicycle, helmet, bags with accessories, GPS device and mobile phone; all the equipment must be returned to Portugal Bike Team as it was given to you.
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When you receive the bicycle for your bike tour it is tuned and prepared for the tour. As you are on your own on a Self-Guided bicycle tour you are responsible for the bicycle during the tour and you must be able to solve any mechanical problem that may occur on your bicycle during the tour, such as a flat tire or broken chain, etc.
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You will only meet Portugal Bike Team on the first and last days; your luggage will be transferred by taxis every day.
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One last advantage of the Self-Guided tours is that you can start any day of the week. You will do your own schedule. Ask us about our availability!
Supported Tours (riding with a GPS, local Guide in Support Van, picnics and dinners included)
You will be riding with a GPS device on your handlebar. You will have all the information to guide you. You only need to follow the arrow in your GPS device which was preloaded with all the routes of your Portugal Bike tour.
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Every morning there is your Guide of Portugal Bike Team who meets you at the hotel to help you to start your bike ride, and on certain points along the way to give some more assistance.
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When you receive the bicycle for your bike tour it is tuned and prepared for the tour. As you are cycling on your own, you are responsible for the bicycle during the tour.
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Your Portugal Bike Guide will meet you at certain points of the tour with the van and can assist you if necessary while you are cycling in Portugal; you can have mechanical assistance (in case of a flat tire, broken chain, anything else on the rear derrailor, etc.), water supply, a lift in the van to the hotel.
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A big advantage to ride in a group of cyclists with a GPS device is that you can enjoy your ride at your own pace; and you don’t need to wait for the slowest one, or you don’t need to push yourself to follow the fastest one.
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As you are riding at your own pace, your bicycle is your responsibility: you will be responsible for the good use of your bicycle and its components. You must handle your gears gently and carefully; you must park your bicycle safely in order not to make scratches on the frame and manage that it is safe and secure to avoid theft.
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Your Portuguese Guide will draw your attention to the historic and interesting details along the way. You can learn about Portugal, its History, people and culture, because you are with Portugal Bike Team.
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You will be supplied with energy bars, nuts and fruits along the way to help you on the most difficult sections of your riding day, and most of the days include nourishing and energetic picnics (depending on the bike tour program).
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You will enjoy the tasty dinners with Portuguese gastronomy, Portuguese wines and deserts, always in the best restaurants of the region, together with Portugal Bike Guide and the rest of the group.
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You can also enjoy some specific experiences depending on the bike tour (visiting a Museum, wine tasting, etc.)
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Supported bike tours (usually) start on Sundays.
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On the Supported Bike Tours you will get a PREMIUM SERVICE!
SUPPORTED TOURS
SUPPORT LEVELS
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
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SUPPORT LEVELS
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Riding with a GPS on the handlebar with the tracks recorded
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Dinners included in the best restaurants of the region
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Snacks/picnics, water supply, fruits and nuts along the way
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Cultural Visits and Wine Tasting (acc. to tour description)
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Van Support for a lift and water supply along the way
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Mechanical Assistance
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Portugal Bike Team to explain History and Culture
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Daily breakfasts in the hotels
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Responsibility for the equipment provided
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Starting the bicycle tour on any day of the week
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by our team
Daily luggage transport to the next hotel
by taxi
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Minimum number of cyclists on each bike tour
2
Sch: Schedule Tour | SG: Self-Guided Tour