We got on the road a little earlier than previous days, as we knew we had a bit further to ride and a few more hills to negotiate. Getting about of the yard turned out to be the crux of the day as a very big dog needed to be wrestled in order to reach Read more

After all the excitement of the hotel experience and a fun night out in the town, we didn’t rush to get up this morning. Downstairs, a fine breakfast awaited us, (which was enjoyed at a slow pace, thanks to some careful planning as to ensure that we didn’t have too far to cycle today). We Read more

We seen so much and traveled through such varied terrain today. A real expedition of a bike ride! Starting with peddling straight out into blue skies and some blinding sunshine today! Only a few minutes out of town, and we’re alone on the trail following through the quiet salt pans that were teeming with bird Read more

Our first big day on the bikes heading west to the tip of Portugal. And what a place to start! Up and out of bed at sunrise to watch the birds at the waters edge, just a few paces from our bed. A beautiful spot indeed to begin a cycle journey from. Luckily, the water Read more

Somewhat unbelievably and certainly disappointingly, it was raining when we woke up this morning, but in the time it took for us to have breakfast and walk across town to find our bikes, the skies had thankfully cleared. As arranged, ‘Louis’ had his Bike Store open and was waiting for us. We spent a few Read more

Ahhh! A blissful day of rest after a fantastic, but somewhat exhausting few weeks! We arrived at our apartment in central Faro at 20:00; exactly eight hours after leaving The Cottage. ‘Welcome Drinks’ had been left out for us and were well received! On arrival at the Airport, we had the rather luxurious experience of Read more