"Amazing experience with breathtaking scenery. Our guide had perfect English and made the tour all that more better. I would one hundred percent recommend weride for riders of all levels."
Eoin Kelly
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"WE hired guides for two separate days with WERIDE. I am an experienced cross country/trail rider, and my 17 year old son is a novice. Out first guide José was terrific. He was a super nice guy and very knowledgeable about the area. He tailor made our ride to the hardtail bikes that WE had that day and WE hit mostly beginner/intermediate terrain. He took time to point out local landmarks and turned the ride into a part history lesson which WE liked. ( I'm sure he would not have continued if WE didn't seem interested). He was an excellent rider and gave my son pointers as needed. All around it was an excellent experience.
WE had so much fun on the first ride WE decided to hire WERIDE again for a second half day session a couple of days later. This time WE kicked it up a notch and rented full suspension enduro bikes through WERIDE. This was a great decision, the bikes were high quality and in mint condition. Our guide for this ride was Joao. He was also a highly skilled rider and guide and designed our day to suit the terrain WE were looking to ride. WE started off with a long downhill to the ocean. The ride started by van service dropping us at the top of the scenic hill (small mountain), so no uphill riding was needed to begin. Joao read my cues as I was the fastest rider in our 4 person crew. He rode in front always looking to see how much I was pushing him and kept in front just enough to keep me flying by the edge of my seat. It was an insane ride and one of the best and most scenic downhill runs in my life. Later WE did some true downhill switchback riding through the woods. Again I was pushing Joao pretty hard and I paid the price with a big head over the handlebars wipeout and plenty of blood to show for it. But he was on the case with his first aid kit and WE were back on the trail in a few minutes. My son and the other man on the trip had a great time as well and were able to ride at their own pace. I can confirm that even the most expert rider can be challenged by the terrain WERIDE has access to. They will customize your ride! Such a great group of guys and easy to work worth - scenery is amazing too! I couldn't recommend them more! Unless you brought your own top-notch bikes, I recommend renting theirs."
Mark Wolpers
"Ein Kollege und ich haben die E-Mountenbiketour in Sintra gebucht. Jose war unser Guid der uns mit einem geräumigen Multivan am Lissabon pick up point abgeholt hat und von Anfang an eine sehr gute Stimmung verbreitet hat. Trotz der entspannten Stimmung war er sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend. Ich bin ein erfahrener Mountainbiker, jedoch war es die erste wirkliche Trail Tour für meinen Kollegen. Jose nahm sich Zeit ihm die richtige Technik zu zeigen und vor jedem neuen Trail einen kurzen Überblick über die neuen Gegebenheiten zu verschaffen. Zu den Trails, jeder ist speziell und anderst, Wurzlig, Steine, muddy durch den „Urwald“ und am Schluss von ganz oben zum Strand wo ein kaltes Bier einen erwartet. Ein perfekter Tag der nicht besser sein hätte können.
Zum Material: die Bikes sind von top Marken unsere E-Mountenbikes (BMC) neuwertiger Zustand, Protektoren und Helme waren von POC sauber und einwandfrei!!
Ich kann jedem die E-Baikes empfehlen, da es sehr warm ist. Mit Unterstützung aufwärts um dann abwärts die Trails besser genießen zu können. DIE TRAILS SIND DER HAMMER!"
Clemens Winsauer
"Tailor-made highly professional mountain biking tours! WE spent 5 great riding days with the WERIDE team in Sintra and Lousã. The scenery was breathtaking, the rides were tailored to our riding level and the coaches did not only ride with us, but taught us a lot about the culture and land as well. WERIDE is extremely organized, reliable and safety was always first on their mind. Their equipment is new and very well maintained. WE were amazed about the skill levels of the WERIDE coaches. They are great role models! Hopefully WE will meet again!"
Katja Lehmann
"If you are looking for a proper adventure ride with some amazing people, WERIDE is the answer. Their rides offer amazing, techy terrain on some of the best bikes in the industry, Transition bikes. The guides are knowledgeable, skilled riders, and the type of guys you want to hang out with day and out. I had just an amazing time that I’m already trying to plan my next trip with these guys. Bottom line - these guys know to start a party in the woods!"
Stephanie Ignell
"WERIDE is an extremely professional, hospitable, and fun organization. We had the most incredible three days riding in Sintra in July and will be bragging about how lucky we felt to experience Portugal by mountain biking for a long time. We hope to bring friends and family back in the future so they will believe us when we say that these are hands-down the best trails we have ever ridden. The bike rentals were superb, lunch each day was perfect, and our accommodations were flawless. WERIDE is about mountain biking at its core, but on top of it all, we felt so welcomed by all the people we met along the way, which really created an incredible cultural experience. We had the pleasure of riding with a lot of different guides, who were each so brilliant, friendly, and talented. We felt as though we left our WERIDE experience with new friends and the best memories. We hope to be back soon!"
Hazel Brewster
"João and Hugo. I can not express in words how incredibly thankful and blessed I was to be able to ride with you both. I had the most amazing experience riding and hanging out with you guys! This way of life you have developed is absolute perfection! Thank you for the skills and tips you gave me to improve myself as a rider. Sintra’s trails truly humbled me as a rider and I now know more on how I can improve myself. I hope to see you guys again soon, possibly in June when I come for vacation! Abraços grandes, muito obrigado!! Até logo amigos!"
Xandre
"The perfect start to the enduro season 2018!
We booked 5 days of riding in advance, around Algarve. Our accommodation (Hotel Faro) in the center of Faro was great (countless bars and restaurants within walking distance).
But above all the riding was superb. Our guide LP showed us not only the most beautiful trails around Algarve, but also gave us an insight into the life and culture of Portugal. "Never skip a dessert for lunch and dinner" (chocolate muse and almond fig cake are highly recommended). It was a joy to try all the specialties of Portuguese cuisine.
I had decided to use my cotic bfe hardtail as the weapon of action. After five days of riding, I can record that everything is possible on this trails. The bike was very playful and super fast while accelerating out of the curves. But for the rough stuff (and there's quite a few) my hands and butt would have been very grateful for a rear suspension.
I had an amazing time in Algarve and there will be a second time for sure. Thanks to the team of WERIDE especially to LP!"
Dominik Berger
"WE booked a holiday pack (LOCAL PACK) with 5 days of riding in advance. All in all WE stayed 7 nights in a great hotel (Hotel Faro, 4 stars) with a rooftop pool in Algarve. Unfortunately the temperatures were still too cold to jump into the pool. WE had temperatures reaching from 5°C to 14°C. Our guide told us, it was one of the coldest winters here he´d ever experienced.
It was great to have a guide with us who knew the area, so WE didn´t have to look up the routs ourselfs. It was less stressful that way. In addition to that, he recommended good places to eat and had a lot of great information about the people, culture and area of Algarve to share.
WE had an amazing time in Algarve and it is worth a visit.
Thanks LP for guiding us!"
Daniel Jörg
"Even if it was completely offseason tourism (January) everything worked quite perfect. WE had an awesome ride with perfectly working enduro bikes and a great guide (thx Luis Pedro ;P)!! He showed us some of the best trails along the coastline near Carvoeiro... Besides the great ride, WE talked a lot about bikes, surfing and technical stuff! LP also connected us to a nice surf station in Faro for catching some waves. WE will visit Portugal again for sure! On this occasion WE will explore the other Bike Spots with WERIDE and spend some more time on these perfect trails!"
Henry Gebhardt