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CYCLING ADVENTURE PORTUGAL
Sept 24th - Oct 1st, 2023
MOTE's FIRST
CRITICAL THINKING FOR CLINICIANS WORKSHOP
THE ITINERARY
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Day 1 - 24th Sept 2023 : Monchique
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Day 2 - 25th Sept 2023 : Ride Monchique - Miraduro da Foia - Monchique
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Day 3 - 26th Sept 2023 : Ride Monchique - Sagres - Monchique
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Day 4 - 27th Sept 2023: Ride Monchique - Albufeira. Transfer to Tavira
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Day 5 - 28th Sept 2023 : Ride in the Tavira region
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Day 6 - 29th Sept 2023: Ride in the Tavira region.
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Day 7 - 30th Sept 2023 : Ride Alcoutin - Monte Gordo
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Day 8 - 1st Oct 2023: Goodbyes
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Cycling will typically be a morning/early afternoon activity followed by CPD activities in the late afternoon/evening. However the format may be reversed on some days depending on weather conditions or other logistic issues.
THE RIDES
Sun 24th Sept: Arrival Faro. Transfer to Monchique located in the Serra de Monchique. Settle into your 5 star resort accomodation. Explore the historic town centre. Go for a hike or take a thermal spa in the hot sulfur springs. Bike fitting will occur tonight along with a briefing of the week ahead. Day 1 of Conference program.
Hotel: Night at Montchique
Dinner: Dinner included at your hotel.
Mon 25th Sept: From Monchique we ride around 55km to the Miraduro da Foia. This is the highest point in the Algarve (902m ASL). Then back to the hotel. Day 2 of Conference Program.
Distances : ~55km. Longer options may be possible
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Hotel: Night in Monchique
Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included
Tues 26th Sept: Today we cycle to the spectacular Cliffs of Sagres. Then after lunch in sages we cycle back to Montchique. Day 3 of Conference Program.
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Distances : ~72km. Longer options may be possible
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Hotel: Night in Monchique
Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included
Wed 27th Sept: Today we cycle ~55km to the famous beaches of Albufeira. Then we transfer to our next accomodation stop in Tavira. This is the Capital of the Costa do Acantilado situated in the East of Algarve. The Gilao River meets the Atlantic Ocean here. Day 4 of Conference Program.
Distances : ~55km. Longer options may be possible
Hotel: Night in Tavira
Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included
Thurs 28th Sept: Today we ride around 50km to Borda d'Agua a Fuseta. Then back to Tavira. Day 5 of Conference Program.
Distances : ~50km. Longer options may be possible
Hotel: Night in Tavira
Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included
Fri 29th Sept: Today we ride around 50km exploring the local region. Day 6 of Conference Program.
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Distances : ~50km. Longer options may be possible
Hotel: Night in Tavira
Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included
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Sat 30th Sept: Today we transfer to Alcoutim and then ride around 50km exploring the local region en route to our 3rd hotel in Monte Gordo. Take time to explore its long white sandy beaches and have a swim. Perhaps buy some fish seafood gathered by the artisan fishermen. Day 7 of Conference Program.
Distances : ~50km. Longer options may be possible
Hotel: Night in Monte Gordo
Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included
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Sun 1st Oct: Departures
THE BIKES
Your choice of road bike, E-bike or hybrid bike
Full mechanical support will be available throughout the trip.​
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BYO bike if you like
THE HOTELS
We want you to be able to relax after each ride and have chosen hotels to achieve this. We will spend 3 nights initially at the Monchique Resort & Spa - a true haven in the mountains combining the luxury of a 5 star hotel with the beauty of the natural surroundings.
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The next 3 nights will be at the Ozadi Tavira Hotel surrounded by countryside, beaches and even some world class golf courses - you might be able to sneak a late afternoon round in.
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We wrap up in the PR1ME Energize in Monte Gordo, 400 metres from the incredible Monte Gordo beach. Perhaps consider pre-booking your post ride massage at the Energize Spa. We will wrap up at their Fuel Restaurant where local produce from the algarve is highlighted.
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Want more details- check out each hotel's website:
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