Womens Cycling Training Portugal

For all women looking for great cycling training then don’t look any further than the fantastic quiet roads of the Algarve in Portugal. Challenge yourself with a quality week of cycling training at the perfect pace. With a variety of amazing terrain on offer and fantastic weather this makes Portugal Europe’s secret cycling destination for anyone looking for uninterrupted superb cycling training. Join the Practice Bicycle Tours team for the very best combination of challenging ride routes on your Womens Cycling Camp.
Experience Portugal with a glorious week of superb riding in the Algarve keep cycling and escape the cold wet months back home. Enjoy a new cycling environment and be motivated by the unique quality cycling philosophy of a Practice Bicycle Womens cycling camp. The natural setting of the Algarve offers a variety of climbs and a network of roads, perfect for a challenging week and distance rides each day.
Your Womens cycling camp Portugal can be tailored to your current experience and ability or next cycling goal, get ready to experience unique ride routes all in one terrific cycling week and lift your cycling to the next level with the cycling professionals in the Algarve southern Portugal.
If itâs more of a relaxing Portugal cycling holiday and less of a challenge that you are looking for, take a look at the Womens Algarve bike trips!
Women Bike Tours
Experienced Cycling Guides
Challenging – 75km to 90km/day
Quality Tour:
4* Hotel Accommodation AUD $1640 pp
3* Hotel Accommodation AUD $1537 pp
Rides Only:
Without Accommodation AUD $1175 pp
Contact Us:
Request a private, customised version of this tour for yourself or cycling group.
Portimao, Portugal
September – June
7 Days / 6 Nights
2 to 8 people
Single room â AUD $279
Bike hire â AUD $450
Half board â AUD $258
Airport Transfer – AUD $300
The Practice Bicycle team have significant experience (20 years) at the highest levels of international cycling and have an unique skill set for all cycling groups, including extensive cycling knowledge available to answer your questions or requests on any topic associated with cycling and your training during your stay.
With coaching experience of all ability levels and women of all age groups including teams at professional elite racing level on the European and World stage for many years. In addition Practice Bicycle Tours owner Bridget is a very accomplished bike rider in her own right with a wealth of experience acquired as a professional bike rider on the world tour for over 10 years competing in many prestigious international races with great success, ready to share with you.
Below are all our scheduled dates for our small-group Womens Cycling Training Camps in Portugal, to join click the “Book Now” button next to the tour date.
Mid Season
Low Season
If you want to train at a different time, don’t hesitate to contact us about arranging a custom Womens Cycling Training Camp!
* training rides based on experienced cyclist, options for recovery rides as required!
Whether you have years of cycling experience or have only recently picked up the passion for cycling, you will be surprised by the variety of training rides available to you in the Algarve, Portugal.
Each cycling route during your Womens Cycling Training Camp will be tailored specifically to your bike riding ability and experience, so every ride will be exactly paced for your challenge and goals. If you are preparing for an event with specific training or want a week of great riding in the sun. The Algarve is your destination.
The destination for your Womens Algarve cycling training camp is the town of Portimao / Praia da Rocha.
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).
The Women’s Cycling Training Camps offer 4* Hotel accommodation at Praia da Rocha, the ideal location to relax after your ride each day.
Depending on availability, we recommend the following for your stay, 4* Tivoli Marina Portimao Resort, 4* Jupiter Algarve Hotel and 4* Jupiter Marina Hotel. Should you prefer to stay in the heart of Portimao, we also offer the 3* Whe Hotel this quality, modern hotel amongst all amenities.
Absolutely! Look for our âRides Onlyâ package to get on this challenging cycling week without using our accommodation.
Arrange your own stay in the Algarve which has a comprehensive selection of apartment accommodation available and come to the rides just like you would back home!
Each day you will join the PB Team at a Portimao/Praia da Rocha meeting point. Meet your ride leader and experience a variety of ideal rides to maximize your cycling on the warm roads of Europe’s new cycling destination the Algarve, Portugal.
The Training Camp is about great riding and being outdoors as much as possible, especially as many guests have come from very cold climates.
Guests who come with their training buddies, enjoy interaction post cycling.
For most it’s time to relax, rest and recover. Either by the pool or a drink and stroll on the beach, there are also plenty of great restaurants / bars, shops to choose from within walking distance of your hotel.
I guess with tired legs RELAXING is high on the agenda! If massage is something you enjoy, this can also be organized for you.
The Womens cycling training do not include vehicle support/transfers with the package to maintain the greatest value and flexibility to all our cycling guests. Should you require a support vehicle for each days ride, then this can be arranged as an Optional Extra, please contact us for further information.
The PB team have over 10 yearsâ experience riding the great cycling roads of the sunny Algarve, this allows us to tailor each daily ride to the requirements of our guests. Not only do we plan the perfect week of cycling, we also have a unique skillset and unparalleled local knowledge of the roads which allows for the flexibility to alter or shorten ride routes should you wish.
If you prefer a more relaxed, luxury cycling holiday with comfortable rides including vehicle support and restaurant lunches, take a look at our Womens Algarve Bike Trip.
‘Unpack Once, Ride Everyday’
The one location bike tour experience is the brain child of Bridget (Owner/Operator). On retiring from professional cycling it was the pure pleasure of cycling that evolved the proven PB 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, Ride Everyday!
For your added convenience we have quality carbon road bikes as an optional extra available to you with your Womens Cycling Training Camp 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.
Available are the latest model KTM carbon road bikes with Shimano 105 or Ultegra 11speed groupsets.
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