Ride Across Portugal - 03rd to 08th June - Standard Pack

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1 Type Difficult Duration 5 days cycling + 1 day WINE & FOOD LANDSCAPE FAMILY & FRIENDS CHALLENGE EXERCISE Ride Across Portugal - 03rd to 08th June - Diversity of the landscape Personal Challenge Traditional gastronomy You and Guilherme are superb Ambassadors of your beautiful country. Portugal will no longer be just a name on a map to us. We are forever connected to this very special place that we hope to return to again and again. Ronni & Toba 1

2 Day 1-03rd June Arrival Arrival at Lisbon Airport and transfer to Hotel Casino de Chaves Transfer will be made during the afternoon at 10h00. Once we arrived at the hotel, we ll prepare your bikes to ensure it will be perfectly suited for the next days You ll have full support on this task with our experienced staff. After the bike fitting we ll be doing a briefing about the Tour, followed by dinner at the Hotel. *If you intend to arrive to a different Airport or with a different schedule, please contact us to quote and organize your transfer Accommodation: Forte de S. Francisco Day 2-04th June Douro Region The Ride Across Portugal stage 1 starts from Chaves, a city located really close to the portuguese northern boarder with Spain and it s where the National Road N2 has its Km 0 landmark. The 1st part of this stage will take the riders through successive ups and downs without major difficulties, crossing the norther landscape of Trás-os-Montes region. The next kilometers will be spent pedaling between the sloped terraced ground of vineyards so characteristic of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro region, the oldest controlled wine region known in the world and considered World Heritage by UNESCO. This will lead the caravan to the Douro river crossing in the city of Peso da Régua right before the gradient starts increasing towards the Mézio summit, with its 1000mt of elevation located in the Montemuro mountain. This will be the highest point of all the R.A.P. course. The last part wil be mstly going down, with a few minor climbs until Viseu, the city that welcomes the finish of this demanding first stage. Stage: 173km/2800M (D+) Accommodation: Príncipe Perfeito Hotel Day 3-05th June Mondego River 2

3 Viseu is the start line for the second day of this challenge and the athletes will have to ride trough the mainly flat roads of this district for the first third of the stage before they hit the banks of the Mondego river after the Aguieira dam. After a few kilometers riding along the longest portuguese river comes one first climb leaving from its valley. But this one is only the warm up to a longer second ascent, crossing the Lousã mountain. Both considered the main dificulties of the day. Pedrógão Grande will host the finish line for the day where the warriors will haver their deserved rest over the great lake of the Cabril dam. Stage:148km/2150M (D+) Night at Hotel da Montanha Day 4-06th June Easy stage After follow the Zêzere river for the first kilometers, the participants will gradually leave the northern and center montains of Portugal and getting in to the flatter landscapes of the Alentejo, not before they climb to the mainland portuguese geodesic center located at the Melriça peak. The Tejo river will deeply mark the change in the scenery that sorrounds the R.A.P. course. The last part of the stage will face some of the flatest section of the entire course and the riders will be easy rolling to Ponte de Sor where everybody will have the chance to enjoy some extra free time, provided by this shorter and faster stage, to recover for the following two stages. Stage: 125km/1430M (D+) Accommodation: Hotel Ponte de Sor Day 5-07th June Alentejo countryside The story of this stage is marked by the unique Alentejo landscape. The aparently flat profile for the day doesn t make justice to the thougness of the ride and the participants will experience in the flesh as they progress in the stage, that idea of the Alentejo being flat is a myth. The constantly ondulating road framed by sunflowers filds colouring the horizon, cork tree forests and golden plains of cereals as large as the eye can see, wil take the participants to the small village of Albernoa, right in the middle of the this amazing country landscape. Stage: 163km/1140M (D+) Accommodation: Vila Galé Campo Hotel 3

4 Day 6-08th June Into the Algarve The tipical Alentejo landscape and its white painted houses still dominate the scenery of the first parto f the last stage.. Continuing heading south and the race will enter the Algarve and with that, another significant change in the race. The mountains are back to challenge the participants for the last big difficulty of the Ride Across Portugal. The climb that will take the riders through the Caldeirão mountain will end shortly after the top at Barranco do Velho, an iconic mountain pass where many editions of the Volta ao Algarve where decided, right before the downhill to Faro, where the R.A.P. will end. The Ria Formosa, bathing the capital of the Algarve and bringing to the city the breeze and water from the Atlantic Ocean, will be the perfect place to the finishing party and welcome all the participants in this great multi-stage challenge that cross Portugal from North to South. Stage:148km/1080M (D+) Accommodation: EVA Hotel 4

5 Type Difficult Distance/day Minimum Average Total distance (km) 757 Total altimetry Duration 5 days cycling + 1 day Trails 100% Tar Bike Type Road bike Dates rd June, th June

6 What is included on the Guided Participation in the event with the logistics and sporting support One official travel bag branded Ride Across Portugal Transportation of the bike travel bag of each participant from the start (Chaves - June 3rd, 2018) to the finish of the final stage (Faro, June 9th, 2018). But not intermediate venues. Personal accidents insurance Support vehicles during the 5 stages, operating under the dynamic explained on the rules of the event Mechanical support along the course on each stage (costs with replacement parts are not included), operating under the dynamic explained on the rules of the event Medical support on each stage Pit stops and feed stations (solid and liquid products) on each stage Recovery meal after each stage Classifications with time table with the times of each athlete (in timed sections) for publication at the end of each stage Daily Briefing the day before the 5 stages. Access to a bike wash area in the end of each stage Official Ride Across Portugal Guide with road books of each stage (digital version) GPS tracks of each stage Photo report by specialized photographers Video report by a specialized team Welcome dinner at Chaves on day 0 (June 3rd) Closing party on the evening of the last stage at Faro (June 9th) One Ride Across Portugal official Jersey Ride Across Portugal official Medal One Ride Across Portugal official polo shirt Personalized certificate of the event (digital version) Accommodation in half-board (6 nights), sharing a double room in 3 and 4 stars hotels. Transportation of the official travel bag of each participant from start to finish of each stage Laundry service in the middle of the week (maximum of 2 jerseys and 2 bib shorts for each athlete) NOTE: personnal luggagge of the participants will be kept in the Oficial Operator's vehicules on Day 1, to be delivered only on the last day. The official travel bag of the Event (to be delivered on Day 1) will be the only luggage carried from hotel to hotel. Not included on the Guided EXTRA SERVICES NOT INCLUDED Single room accomodation - Extra price for single room Bus Transfer for athlete and bicycle from or to Lisbon or Porto to the start point or from the arrival of the event Lisbon - Chaves (June 3rd) Porto - Chaves (June 3rd) Faro - Lisbon (June 9th) Faro - Porto (June 9th) Massage package (4 in the end of the stages 1, 2, 3 and 4) minutes session of sportive massage made by a professional team Bicycle rental (carbon and aluminium frames) Offer limited to the stock unities. 6

7 Why choose us? Why choose us? Our team From customer support to route planning, on-tour bike repair and gourmet picnics, everyone in our team is passionate about Portugal, Cycling, and making your stay nothing less than spectacular. Our Vans Luxury on the Road Our trailers were custom-built to be the perfect partner for all our Guided Tours. Not only can they hold all necessary bikes and equipment, they also have plenty of space for our client s luggage. A fullyequipped kitchen, water closet, built-in repair shop and wi-fi hotspot complete our hotel on the road. Luxury on Two Wheels means what it says: Unforgettable, premium cycling experiences, where no expense is spared to offer you the most exclusive lodgings; gourmet cuisine that deliciously combines tradition with innovation; genuine points of interest; the kind of personal service only possible with small groups; and highly customized, educational cycling routes. Last but not least, our Tours are not only family-friendly but family-oriented: from the choice of accessories that range from tandem bikes to baby chairs, to our selection of routes that are accessible enough to be made by beginner cyclists, every detail of our Tours was carefully designed with family and friends in mind. Whether a member of your group is 8 or 80, he or she will certainly enjoy our rides with minimum effort and complete comfort. We re sure you ll compare us to others. We actually hope you do, as you ll quickly realize the differences between a Cycling Holiday and Luxury on Two Wheels. Our Vans Premium Support Used in both our Guided and Self-Guided Tours, our Vans holds up to 8 passengers and their luggage, and 8 bicycles. Equipped with a mini-bar, double air conditioning, 12V USB charger and wi-fi hotspot, it s a perfect companion for all our Tours. Get in touch. We're happy to help! / / USA (209) / SKYPE: BikeToursPortugal / Casa das Furnas, Praia das Furnas, 8650 Figueira - Vila do Bispo blog.biketoursportugal.com