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13 May 2025
18 May 2025

DISCOVER: PEDAL/PADEL WITH REBECCA BALYASNY

Experience Portugal like never before

13 May 2025
18 May 2025

PEDAL/PADEL WITH REBECCA BALYASNY

$10,950
Lead Guide:

Manuel Cardoso

ABOUT THIS TRIP

Join us on an extraordinary trip to Portugal, where you will have the chance to explore the stunning region of Alentejo and play padel in one of the most captivating destinations in the world.

Portugal’s rich culture and vibrant padel community make it an excellent choice for enthusiasts. From the historic city of Monsaraz to the coastal town of Melides, and ending with padel in the lively city of Porto, this trip promises to provide a deep and unforgettable experience of Portugal.

Included With Trip:

  • All lodging*†
  • All food and beverages**
  • Pinarello Dogma F Disk with SRAM RED eTap AXS
  • Daily Bike Wash
  • Custom Castelli × inGamba cycling kit
  • Daily post-ride massage from a professional soigneur
  • Laundry service for cycling clothing

*Pre/post-trip lodging is not included
†Flights are not included
**Beverages ordered by guests beyond normal amounts and away from group activities will incur additional charges

MEET THE GUIDES

MANUEL CARDOSO

The Quiet Crusher

Manuel Cardoso is no longer sitting on the front of the pack, pulling everyone along at what some would describe as a “brisk” pace and what others are unable to describe at all, because they’re too busy gasping for breath and holding onto the wheel in front of them for dear life. Manuel is now sitting just slightly off the back of the pack. As I look back, I realize he has that look on his face. The look which struck fear in the hearts of the Pro Peleton for many years. The look which is part grin, part mischievous child and all business. He is about to start some shenanigans. Sure enough, just a few kilometers later and Manuel has picked one lucky contestant out of the pack and they are sitting-in, waiting, like predators, for the perfect moment. For Manuel, just like when he raced pro, this is when the road turns slightly up, a spot in the road where it gets tough for everyone. And he accelerates with his breakaway “partner” in tow. It is something to see. He ramps it up to a speed with which no one can latch onto the back and with such precision you have to question whether or not you actually want to try and close the gap he has created. And you can’t see it, but you just know, he is grinning from ear-to-ear.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

START LOCATION:

Lisbon

FINISH LOCATION:

Lisbon

TOTAL ELEVATION:

1,491m

TOTAL DISTANCE:

159km

DAYS RIDING:

3

GROUP SIZE:

8-14

LONGEST DAY:

Day 3. Terena Loop 80km

BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:

Day 3 Terena Loop 655m

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DAY BY DAY BREAKDOWN

1

Monsaraz

43km & 382m

Bem-vindo a Portugal! Our trip begins in Monsaraz, a small city considered one of the most beautiful in Portugal. This is an easy ride to shake off the cobwebs and ensure everything on your Pinarello is to your liking. If something isn’t right, now is the time to speak to the mechanic.

2

Terena Loop

80km & 655m

Riding around São Lourenço do Barrocal is like stepping back in time, into a land of little villages and farms stretching out in every direction, criss-crossed by empty, undulating roads. This route begins by heading north as far as Terena, before turning toward Montoito and and then south to home, passing through Reguengos de Monsaraz, a historic town of a few thousand people that is the second-largest in the region. Aside from the occasional tractor, we can expect to have the road to ourselves all day.

3

Grândola Loop

36km & 454m

Our day starts in Melides, an area considered to be one of the most beautiful in Portugal. Melides is located on the Alentejo Coast, just over an hour south of Lisbon. It is a gorgeous countryside area, surrounded by rice paddies, the ocean, sand dunes, and pine forests, which for many years remained a hidden gem. This little village is nestled between the rugged hills of Serra de Grândola and the crashing waves of the Atlantic.

4

Padel at Quinta do Fojo

Today, we will play Padel in Porto at The Quinta do Fojo Golf and Padel, an extensive complex surrounded by lakes and historical buildings. It is truly a natural beauty. The convenient location, just across the river from Porto, makes this the perfect spot for those who want to explore Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5

Padel at Quinta do Fojo

Today, we will play Padel in Porto at The Quinta do Fojo Golf and Padel, an extensive complex surrounded by lakes and historical buildings. It is truly a natural beauty. The convenient location, just across the river from Porto, makes this the perfect spot for those who want to explore Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6

Padel at Quinta do Fojo

Today, we will play Padel in Porto at The Quinta do Fojo Golf and Padel, an extensive complex surrounded by lakes and historical buildings. It is truly a natural beauty. The convenient location, just across the river from Porto, makes this the perfect spot for those who want to explore Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Seven of the last 11 Tours de France have been conquered on a DOGMA, and the latest generation is now ready to continue that legacy of success. Whatever the road throws at you, the DOGMA F is always the right bike.

WHEELSET:

Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless

FRAMESET:

Pinarello Dogma F

COCKPIT:

ZIPP Service Course SL

TIRES:

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext

GRUPPO:

SRAM RED eTap AXS

BOTTLE CAGES:

Elite Custom Race

PEDALS:

Speedplay

BIDON:

Elite Corsa Team

SADDLE:

Prologo

COMPUTER:

Garmin Edge 1030

COLOUR:

InGamba Red

The NYTRO GRAVEL has a pure road racer DNA which upon launch marked an era in the E-BIKE/GRAVEL world. Featuring an iconic design, the Nytro Gravel is perfect for anyone looking for a road bike with powerful support for the toughest climbs.

WHEELSET:

Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless

FRAMESET:

Nytro Gravel E-Bike
(available for an additional fee)

COCKPIT:

ZIPP Service Course SL

TIRES:

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext

GRUPPO:

SRAM RED eTap AXS

BOTTLE CAGES:

Elite Custom Race

PEDALS:

Speedplay

BIDON:

Elite Corsa Team

SADDLE:

Prologo

COMPUTER:

Garmin Edge 1030

COLOUR:

Saturn Silver