Nothing quite like road cycling to explore more of a country. Ride the distance, as fast or as slow as you feel like, embracing the climbs and enjoying the descends - get to know a country's topography in your legs, stop at the cafes, conquer the viewpoints and finish your day relaxing at hand-picked hotels and soaking in the culture in one our our local experiences.
We did the South west self guided tour. The organisation was superb, with great attention to detail. Pre-trip information gave use an excellent idea of what to expect. Bikes were in perfect condition. Directions and route maps were accurate and precise.This was the most personalised service we have ever received on a bike tour. We had daily check-ins via text from our contact in Live Love Ride, with tips on restaurants, things to see etc. I could not recommend this organisation highly enough. We were treated as individuals, not just a booking number. We will definitely use LLR again!
The trip was absolutely unbelievable. Biggest takeaways: Portugal is an amazing country, each day on the bike is so different from the next, the days are challenging- especially as a novice biker, but doable. I quickly learned to trust every one of Ricardo’s suggestions- he is extremely organized, responsive and knowledge about all the best restaurants. Live Love Ride Portugal is truly a one of a kind family and I’m so glad I was able to experience the culture, food, wine and country by bike. Also, we did the trip in April- got very lucky weather wise, no rain, some chillier mornings and windy days but sunshine and 75 most of the time.
