Spinal Injuries Ireland and the IRFU Charitable Trust are co-hosting an accessible cycling challenge in the Algarve from May 14th to 20th 2023.
- 5 days cycling, a different route each day
- a choice of 2 routes of varying distances available each day to cater for all levels of experience and ability (over 100 Kms per day for advanced cyclists).
- support van with spare parts, nutrition and collection option available each day.
- both able bodied and disabled cyclists welcome.
Fundraising: €4,000 (€300 non-refundable deposit plus €3,700 additional fundraising)
A reduced cost of €2,000 will be made available to partners of participants. Partners will not take part in the cycling and are free to explore Quinta and/or enjoy the hotel on a daily basis.
Local rates of €250 per day or €1,000 for the week are available and include Jersey, Lunch, Dinner and Bike Hire
What’s included:
- Return flights Dublin to Faro
- Transfers to and from airport and group activities.
- 6 nights shared accommodation * and half board (buffet breakfast and sit-down dinner) at the 5 star Wyndham Grand Algarve
- 5 days cycling including ** bike hire, guided routes, support van, rest day group activities (see provisional itinerary)
- Farewell meal on the last night in The Bold Octopus
*single rooms are available with a single supplement of €300
** specially adapted bikes and hand bikes will need to be supplied by the participant
To register your interest and be updated as information is confirmed please fill out your details below:
To put down your deposit or pay in full for this adventure, please click here.
Provisional Itinerary:
Sunday
09.00 Meet at Dublin Airport
11.45 Depart Dublin
14.45 Land Faro
15.00 Transfer to Wyndham Grand Algarve (30 mins)
(15.30 Meet at Wyndham Grand Algarve for anyone already based in Algarve / not travelling from Ireland)
17.00 Short, gentle cycle around the vicinity
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Monday
07.30 Breakfast Opens
09.30 2 Cycle Departure (Novice & hand cyclists, and advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve. Free afternoon.
20.00 Dinner at a local GastroPub (The Cheeky Pup) (TBC)
Tuesday
07.30 Breakfast Opens
09.30 2 Cycle Departure (Novice & hand cyclists, and advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve. Free afternoon.
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Wednesday
07.30 Breakfast Opens
09.30 2 Cycle Departure (Novice & hand cyclists, and advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve.
16.00 Departure to local winery.
16.30 Tour of the vineyard (fully accessible), followed by a meal in the winery
19:30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve.
20:00 Dinner in the Blue Oyster Wine Bar
Thursday & Friday
07.30 Breakfast Opens
09.30 2 Cycle Departure (Novice & hand cyclists, and advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve. Free afternoon.
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Saturday
07.30 Breakfast opens
09.30 20.00 2 Cycle Departure (Novice & hand cyclists, and advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve, afternoon off
20.00 Farewell meal on the last night in The Bold Octopus
Sunday
07.30 Breakfast opens
12.00 Transfer to Faro airport
15.25 Depart Faro
18.30 Land Dublin
Sample Routes
Advanced group
Salir- Messines Loop 110km 1400m
https://www.strava.com/routes/2861289331460268276
Amexial Loop 96km 1600m
https://www.strava.com/routes/2861287043323424282
Intermediate group
Sao Bras – Querenca loop 70km 1100m
https://www.strava.com/routes/2861279856848731674
Alte loop 65km 780m
https://www.strava.com/routes/2861280976197759514
Leisure group
Estio loop 38km 380m
https://www.strava.com/routes/2861255829726097330
Quarteira loop 45km 380m
