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"Awesome 3h ride in Sintra with the brilliant guides Hugo and David and a lot of fun. It was not just doing MTB. It was so much more and I could improve my skills. The trails and singletracks are fantastic. Everything well organised and I got a very nice rental bike. If you like to do MTB in Portugal and don't like the tourist tours go for WERIDE... it's just great!"
Melanie Thalmann
"J'ai découvert les incroyables single tracks de Sintra, grace à Hugo qui connais les environs comme sa poche.
Les trails sont fun, jamais trop technique, bien aidé par les 160mm de débattement du vélo.
À ce sujet, c'est très appréciable de pouvoir louer des vélos haut de gamme adaptés à la pratique de l'enduro.
Super expérience, que j'espère renouveler un jour pour mieux découvrir le potentiel de cette région."
Chris Schurd
"WE (father and son) booked a mountain bike tour via WERIDE. The booking and communication with Hugo from WERIDE worked without any problems.
Our tour guide Renato picked us up at our accomodation and drove us to Capuchos Convent where WE started after a short introduction about all the bikes. Renato showed us spectacular single trails with easy and heavier barriers through the woods (Bridges trail). Renato gave us advices where necessary. In front of special parts he asked us if WE felt comfortable to manage them. Luckily WE improved and became safer with every challenge WE mastered. On the way, WE stopped for drinking and took photos at places with beautiful sights. After an ascend WE went down through single trails with a more advanced level. Most of them WE managed successfully. Where necessary Renato made suggestions how to pass special passages and gave assistance.
After 4 hours and 500-600 m altitude difference WE finished. WE really enjoyed an interesting and challenging half day tour. Thank you to WERIDE! Next time again."
Anton and Chris
"WE had a great ride with 3 guides from WERIDE. Went to the trails in Monsanto, Lissabon for some nice jumps and drops. After that WE rode through the harbour and seaside for a nice view - WE had dinner with some local food...
Best buddy ride ever with David, Hugo and João!
Thanks for a great day and night ride with you guys!"
Lasse Poulsen
"Best 2 half-days spent in Cascais for me. Thanks to Luis Pedro for patiently repeating the basic mtb skills and drills with me with Hugo shadowing. A good reminder exercise and assessment of rider's ability before hitting the trails. João and Duarte then showed me some of the most exciting trails in Sintra. The dancing and weaving around the tight flowy singletracks at the "bridges trail", drinking spring water at the fountain trail, going down some gnarly technical rocky and rooty steps and drops and jumping the double gaps at "17 sticks trail" was most exhilarating. They are careful to walk and explain the choices of line before committing the trickier sections. I have learnt a lot from just 2 short days of riding with them.
I had a small accident but Duarte was very kind and went out of his way to take care of me right up to my hotel. Kudos to your good team João!! Will ride with you soon in Singapore on your next visit."
Lee Yee Meng
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"I spent some time with Luis Pedro from WERIDE in Algarve this July and the tracks are amazing, as well as the tips and organization for the 3 rides WE did.
It was pure Enduro but possible to do with one AllMountain - I was riding a 26" Trek Remedy - and that helped a LOT the climbing at around 30 degrees CENTIGRADES!!!
That is something that gave me some thoughts when I flew back to Austria. If WERIDE had one driver shuttling us and Luis Pedro as a guide , the fun would have been tenfold due to the amount of descents increasing that much.
If you are planning to train for Enduro races, do it without shuttle and you will get the condition sweating in the burning Sun of Algarve ;-)
Side effect is that you get quite tanned, lol
I will be back for sure , but if I do it in the heat of the Summer I will be bringing a e-Enduro lol. Cheers!"
Pedro Pinto
"Me and my son used WERIDE for just one day guiding while on holiday in Alvor (Algarve) with the rest of our family. WE brought our own helmets, shoes, clothes etc, but asked if WE could hire some bikes for the day. They came up with brand new, never ridden, Transition Patrols! Absolutely perfect bikes for the conditions.
WE met Luis outside a supermarket in the hills, jumped into his car and drove another 1/2 hour to the riding area. When WE arrived in a small village to start the ride my son realized he had forgotten his Five-Ten shoes. After first looking shocked, Luis ran up the street and came back with a pair of size 9 Five-Tens from someone he knew locally. Amazing!! And a special thanks to the guy who lent to a complete stranger his shoes for the day.
WE set about the climb to the trails and I can only say they were perfect, just what WE both like riding. Technical, fast and flowy single tracks with a few jumps and kickers thrown in. Mostly man-made but a real natural feel to them. The weather was also near perfect, 30 degrees but cooled by the shade of trees. The climbing was made easily by fire roads and B roads.
After lunch, which was only 13€ compared to 60€ by the sea. WE set off again. This time faster as our confidence grew. The day was over all too soon. I personally could have ridden all night.
I have ridden with guides all over the World, Morzine, Spain, Cyprus, UK, but I can honestly say Luis and the trails were some of the best. WE will be back but this time for a weeks riding.
Thanks Luis! See you again soon..."
Andy Mycroft
"What a fantastic bike ride WE had today! Up and down the Sintra mountains and ending up at the beach next to our windsurfing spot. Crowning it with a great lunch at the hidden restaurant Refúgio do ciclista.
Thank you WERIDE for your excellent guiding!"
Fredrik Hallander from POC Sweden
"Bom Dia!
Do your self a favor and book some riding with WERIDE. Great service, Great Trails, Great Value!!!
While planning a trip to Lisbon I looked into riding adventures in the area, did some research and WERIDE kept rising to the top. I planed to take my riding gear, shoes, riding shorts & jersey. I arrived in Lisbon, contacted WERIDE via the internet, with short notice for a trail ride in a beautiful mountain park called Sintra. They promptly responded and approved my request for a Friday morning ride. I completed the simple registration form. I rented a helmet and a bike (their equipment is in perfect condition).
WERIDE has an Adventure package for all skill levels, I'm an avid off road rider here in Florida USA but not use to long up hill climbs. My guide challenged me as well as understood when I needed to walk the bike up some hills. While walking WE spoke like long time friends and I learned about Portugal, it's beautiful and rich in history."
"My package lasted the FULL day of riding, with mountain top views like you've never experienced before, WE stopped for lunch in a small secluded town on the mountain (truly only locals) YUM!
After lunch WE started down the mountain to our final destination of the day, the Atlantic Ocean and a few well earned ICE COLD BEERS :)
It was truly my pleasure to spend the day with João & Miguel. Their passion for riding and promoting the natural beauty of Portugal made my trip, A Trip of a Life Time!
Thank you! (Obrigado)"
Mark Nelson
"WE booked a FULL day ride in Sintra and had a great day. WE enjoyed the trails, especially the Bridge trail. João told a lot of interesting things about the region. The lunch was tasty and the afternoon ended at the beach. Perfect! Thank you guys for the both challenging and relaxed day and great company. Cheers!"
Juliane König and Kristoff Molenda
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