The Portugal women only bike trips are located in the town of  Portimao / Praia da Rocha in the ‘Alluring Algarve’.
The closest airport is Faro Airport (Portugal) situated in the south of Portugal and serviced by many low cost European airlines including Ryanair, Easyjet and Jet2.com.
Shuttle transfer services operate between the airport and Portimao / Praia da Rocha.

For international guests arriving in Lisbon (Portugal) you have a choice of connecting flights to Faro Airport or alternatively public transport train or coach service to Portimao, in addition amazing value car rental companies are also available with all of these options allow for a 3hr travel time.

It is also possible to fly to Faro Airport (Portugal) via the following locations Lisbon (Portugal), Frankfurt (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), London Gatwick (UK), Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (Holland), Geneva (Switzerland)

This trip is designed for women leisure cyclists who are capable of rides of 50km/31mi each day.

If you are the avid cyclist looking for a great week of challenging rides to improve your cycling with the opportunity for professional coaching advice during your cycling vacation, then consider our Womens Algarve training camps.

The Portugal Bike Trips offer accommodation perfect for when you relax off the bike with your Atlantic Coast to the Mountains itinerary.
Depending on availability, we suggest the Tivoli Marina Portimao Resort. These are quality studios within a nautical complex on the River Arade and a short 400m walk to the Beach and Restaurants. Also the luxury accommodation of the 4* Jupiter Algarve Hotel and Jupiter Marina Hotel.

Portugal and the Algarve is the perfect cycling escape, with your days spent discovering from the coast to the mountains.

When not on the bike relax and chill like a local, with a well deserved drink or a swim in the incredible Ocean.  For those with a little more energy to spare there is something for everyone when visiting the Algarve: Portimao Museum the history of fishing, Amazing beaches for the perfect stroll, Shopping of course with some of the best value quality Cotton and Linen, Leather products handbags and shoes.  Great local Restaurants offering all choices of tastes including local beer and wine!

Absolutely! If you have organised your own stay in the Algarve, choose our Rides Only package with no accommodation or additional services to enjoy great cycling in the Algarve.
Each day join the Practice Bicycle Team at a convenient meeting point in the town of Portimao, just like you would for a ride back home.  Fully escorted and supported on the Portugal Bike Trips – Atlantic Coast to Mountains cycling itinerary.
What’s Included:
* 4 restaurant lunches on route each day
* 5 superb 50-60 km fully guided rides tailored for your enjoyment throughout the week
* Spectacular routes including the shimmering Atlantic coastline and interior.
* Highly experienced professional cycling guide who knows the local spots
* Vehicle Support & ‘on the go’ mechanical assistance
* Sports drinks & bike food for each ride
* Unique experience, lots of fun, memories of a lifetime!

The Atlantic Coast to Mountains itinerary is an amazing choice of bike routes of 50 – 60km/37mi each day exploring the perfect cycling roads, free of traffic that is Europe’s secret cycling destination.
Practice Bicycle has developed 70+ routes in Algarve for women of all levels take a look at the detailed itinerary above for the Women only bike trips Portugal cycling vacation..

‘Unpack Once, Cycle Everyday’
The one location bike tour experience is the brain child of Bridget Evans (Owner/Operator).  On retiring from professional cycling it was the pure pleasure of cycling that evolved the proven Practice Bicycle philosophy of one location.  Including everything enjoyable and removing the less pleasurable is our goal of your perfect cycling holiday experience.

Packing and Unpacking each day was tiring, stressful and time consuming. With insufficient time to relax, enjoy and experience the place before it was time to move on again.
With a life spent discovering the very best locations to Practice Bicycle, including the discovery of endless ride options exploring in every direction  from the one perfect location.
Experience the very best cycling of your life when you Unpack Once, Cycle Everyday!

For your added convenience we have quality carbon road bikes as an optional extra available to you with your Womens Algarve Bike Tour Portugal.
Many of our guests prefer their own bikes for maximum cycling pleasure. Should logistics and travel arrangements make this too difficult then our bike hire is the perfect solution.
Depending on availability and size we have several brands available including Sensa, Focus, Giant, Lapierre carbon bikes are recent models with Shimano Ultegra or 105 componentry.