Yes — bringing your own bike is possible.
A small price adjustment applies (–40 € per rider per day).
Your bike must meet our technical requirements and be in perfect working order.

We prepare a curated Hotel Selection for your dates: 5–10 rooms, breakfast options, safe bike storage, and direct booking links.
Your group books the rooms directly.
If needed, we assist with communication with the hotels.

To secure your group tour, we require a 30% group prepayment.
This prepayment is calculated from the base group price (not including individual bike upgrades).
Individual upgrades and refundable bike deposits (350 € per bike) are paid at pickup.

Our routes are designed for riders with confident bike-handling skills and regular cycling experience. We tailor each day’s distance and terrain to your group, and we can also provide two route options (easier and more challenging) whenever the landscape allows.
E-gravel bikes are available and can help balance different fitness levels within the group.
We do not include high-technical or extreme sections, but basic off-road riding skills are important. A rider with very limited experience may create safety risks for themselves and for the group.
As a guideline, the minimum fitness level is the ability to ride comfortably 40 km per day on flat terrain on a regular bike.

Portugal — especially the regions south of Lisbon — offers year-round cycling conditions, but each season has its own character:

September–October — the ideal months. Stable weather, warm but comfortable temperatures, quieter roads, and perfect riding conditions. One of the very best periods for trips.

November–March — surprisingly good for cycling. Daytime temperatures are typically 15–19°C, with plenty of sunny days. Fully rainy days are rare: usually it's enough to wait an hour or two before continuing the ride.
Accommodation prices drop significantly, and availability increases — a big advantage for groups. In winter we recommend planning with a small buffer for weather, and we’ll advise you on which region and route structure minimize weather risks.

Spring (April–June) — another excellent window. Lush landscapes, long daylight hours, and mild temperatures. Heat usually arrives only at the end of June, so spring is a great time for active riding.

August — the least suitable month. Very hot, especially away from the ocean. It’s also the peak holiday month in Portugal: busy roads, crowded beaches, and limited hotel availability. If August is the only option, it’s best to stay close to the coast, where temperatures are noticeably cooler.

We create fully custom gravel routes tailored to your dates, season, and preferences.
Depending on your group, the tour can be point-to-point or split between 1–2 bases (e.g., 2 nights in one place, 2 in another).
Scenery includes coastline, forests, hills, and quiet rural roads.

Breakfasts depend on the hotel.
Many coastal guesthouses do not offer breakfast, while mid-range hotels and rural properties usually do.
We include this information in the Hotel Selection.

Your group size and price is locked once the deposit is paid.
If a rider cancels after the group deposit is paid, their personal deposit is non-refundable. The remaining balance for the cancelled rider becomes the responsibility of the group.
Your group can replace this rider with someone else at no extra cost.

We strongly recommend planning 5–7 months in advance.
Group trips in Portugal require securing multiple rooms in the same guesthouse or hotel — and along the west coast, the number of properties that offer breakfast, twin rooms, storage for bikes, and the right level of comfort is limited.
Many of the best places sell out early, especially for spring and autumn dates.
Booking early allows us to:

• secure accommodation that fits your group size and comfort level,
• lock in the best dates and the smoothest route,
• avoid last-minute compromises in the itinerary.

Last-minute planning is possible, but availability becomes the main limiting factor.