“Very Difficult” 15-day Madrid-to-Lisbon epic

by 1

Self- or pro-guided adventure across two countries…

Happy, friendly Spanish clouds
Happy, friendly Spanish clouds

The numbers certainly are impressive:  15 days riding, 1,200km covered, 28,000m climbed.  “The biggest mountain bike adventure in Europe” traverses the Iberian Peninsula from Madrid to Lisbon, covering high altitude plains, Roman Bridges, portions of a windmill park, and villages “seemingly stuck in the Middle Ages.”  Not enough?  How ’bout canyons, waterfalls, eucalyptus forests, and a swing by the westernmost point in Europe?

Fresh Goods Friday 696: The Middlin...
Latest Singletrack Videos
Touring sans luggage
Touring sans luggage

Rated “very difficult” by its organisers, Madrid-Lisbon Mountain Bike can be ridden either as a professionally- or GPS-guided tour.  In both cases, accommodation along the route is in hotels and inns.  Meals, luggage and airport transfers, and mechanic support are also included.  For those who can’t commit to the entire fifteen days, either Spanish (8 days) or Portuguese segments (7 days) can be booked separately.  The guided tour is limited to twenty riders and runs from 14 to 28 June (13 to 27 June in 2015) and pricing is €2,750.

Ancient paths, modern riding
Ancient paths, modern riding

The self-guided option is a bit looser, including maps, GPS tracks, and telephone support.  In-event luggage transfer and airport transfers will be optional.  Dates for self-guided tours are flexible – between May and October – and pricing has not yet been set.   More on both options at bikemadridlisbon.com.


Comments (1)

Leave Reply

OFFER ENDS 31st MARCH