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Richard

Now in my seventies. Living in Portugal. Returning to cycling after a gap of 10 years.

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Faro Island, Ria Formosa, São Lourenço Trail

Easy ride along the Caminho do Ludo through the Ria Formosa to Quinta do Largo. Then on the São Lourenço Trail and back to Faro Island to my favourite café for a beer and tosta mista. The Ria looked glorious today.

Time

2h24m

Distance

16.7km

Speed

13.6km/h

Ascent

90m

Descent

90m

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April 1, 2026

Cerro de São Miguel

A long steady climb from Moncarapacho for wonderful views from the Cerro de São Miguel. There seems to be some challenging bike and hike trails starting from the top.

Time

0h41m

Distance

11.6km

Speed

17.0km/h

Ascent

320m

Descent

330m

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March 27, 2026

Moncarapacho, Olhão, Fuzeta

On a beautiful Algarve morning a loop from Moncarapacho taking in a long section of the Ecovia through the salgados and the Ria Formosa. Komoot thinks part of this is off grid but it's actually an established cycleway. Get on it immediately south of the railway crossing at Quelfes.

Time

1h46m

Distance

27.1km

Speed

15.4km/h

Ascent

110m

Descent

110m

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March 23, 2026

Moncarapacho, Big Mat, Cerro de Sao Miguel

Fairly easy ride with fantastic views from Cerro de São Miguel. A long uphill climb and long freewheel down. E-bike recommended.

Time

1h04m

Distance

26.6km

Speed

24.8km/h

Ascent

360m

Descent

360m

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March 22, 2026

Around Pocilgais

Fairly easy route in the hills with stunning views. There is a 200 metre section where the track is overgrown and a bit challenging.

Time

1h21m

Distance

9.46km

Speed

10.4km/h

Ascent

240m

Descent

250m

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March 1, 2026

Carvalhoso Loop

A short ride on tracks up in the hills with beautiful views. Take a short detour to the trig point.

Time

1h16m

Distance

8.09km

Speed

11.0km/h

Ascent

320m

Descent

320m

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December 26, 2025

Fuzeta to Tavira Salgados and Santa Luzia

Easy bike ride loop following the Ecovia along the Ria Formosa to the salt pans of western Tavira.

Time

2h42m

Distance

26.9km

Speed

16.6km/h

Ascent

180m

Descent

180m

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October 31, 2025

Porto Carvalhoso to Aguas de Tábuas

Long climb up to Aguas de Tábuas and an exhilarating descent. Aguas de Tábuas is sadly neglected these days.

Time

1h35m

Distance

12.6km

Speed

13.2km/h

Ascent

410m

Descent

410m

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September 4, 2025

Sao Bras - Vilarinhos Loop

A short and easy ride from the car park at Intermarché through São Brás towards Vilarinhos, then back along a long downhill road with magnificent views. Finally through the old town of São Brás.

Time

0h46m

Distance

9.77km

Speed

18.3km/h

Ascent

60m

Descent

70m

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August 6, 2025

Cabanas de Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António

A wonderful ride mostly along cycleways and minor roads. It includes about 400 metres along the busy N125 but it's easy to cycle along the verge away from the traffic. The route passes though Manta Rota, Altura and Monte Gordo so plenty of cafés. Good food and fabulous view at the Grand Beach Club restaurant at the end of the ride.

Time

1h19m

Distance

23.1km

Speed

19.5km/h

Ascent

130m

Descent

140m
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