ARE YOU READY TO CONQUER PORTUGAL?
Welcome to the greatest cycling challenges in Portugal and life changing experiences.
TWO CHALLENGES
Made for passionate cyclists seeking a challenge, these four destinations are Portugal’s best cycling events
INCREDIBLE ROADS
Scenic roads perfect to be challenged, away from the crowds, in a surprisingly diverse country rich in culture and sunshine
PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Set up by the same experienced team organising Volta a Portugal (Tour of Portugal), with a focus on personalisation and service
LIFELONG EXPERIENCES
Build close friendships and communities, united by a love of this sport and a commitment to improving each other
OUR CHALLENGES
7-Day
Ride Across Portugal
Portugal › North to South
11-17 May 2025
7 Days/6 Stages |
730KM/454mi
| 9.800D+
4-Day
Ride Across Douro-Minho
Douro Valley and Minho Region
22-27 September 2025
6 Days/5 Stages |
500Km/310mi
| 9.480D+
PORTUGAL, A GREAT DESTINATION
FOR CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS
With its diverse terrain, stunning scenery, and temperate climate, Portugal offers a wide range of cycling experiences for riders of all skill levels.
The Ride Across Challenges bring to this safe and peaceful country the concept of the great road cycling stage events, giving amateur athletes the opportunity to experience Portugal as a perfect road cycling destination.
EPIC CLIMBS AND SCENIC ROADS
This small but extremely diverse country offers epic rides and varied course profiles ranging between challenging mountainous stages and faster flatter ones.
From the northern Minho region and Douro Valley, with its beautiful vineyards and green hills, to the southern Algarve region, which boasts charming towns and beautiful coastline, passing through the vast open rolling countryside of the Alentejo – not forgetting the rugged coastlines, lush forests and dramatic mountains of the Azores volcanic islands.
SUFFER TOGETHER
CELEBRATE TOGETHER
A common saying among cyclists, this sense of shared struggle and shared accomplishment creates a strong bond among all participants, forming close friendships and communities, united by the love of the sport and the commitment to push each one to be the best you can be.
And what a better place to discuss all these experiences than in a comfortable hotel at the end of each stage!
A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
– FROM CYCLISTS TO CYCLISTS –
Ride Across Portugal’s team is responsible for organising the biggest professional cycling competition in Portugal – Volta a Portugal – as well as some of the most famous amateur cycling events in the country, such as Granfondo Serra da Estrela, L’Etape Portugal by Tour de France and Etapa da Volta.
On top of its great experience this team has a passion for cycling and the immense pleasure of sharing Portugal’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history and culture with all those who are ready to accept the challenge.
“It is our mission to make Portugal known as a great cycling destination, sharing all our passion with every single athlete so that they can enjoy this fantastic challenge safely.”
Duarte P Melo — Podium Events
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Join and become a part of these incredible challenges. Sign up below for one of our unforgettable experiences or contact us for any specific enquiry.
