Spinal Injuries Ireland and the IRFU Charitable Trust are co-hosting an accessible cycling challenge in the Algarve from 9th to 16th October 2021.
- 5 days cycling, a different route each day
- a choice of 3 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: €3,700 (€300 non-refundable deposit plus €3,400 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.
COVID-19: all health and safety measures will be in line with EU guidelines with a designated Covid Officer to ensure compliance.
What’s included:
- Return flights Dublin to Faro
- Transfers to and from airport and group activities.
- 7 nights shared accommodation * and full board 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 Bovino Steakhouse
*single rooms are available with a single supplement
** 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:(Please note that all activities are subject to Covid 19 EU guidelines and will be individually assessed by our designated Covid Officer).
Saturday
13.00 Meet at Dublin Airport
15.50 Depart Dublin
18.45 Land Faro
19.00 Transfer to Wyndham Grand Algarve (30 mins)
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Sunday and Monday
07.30 Breakfast Opens
09.30 3 Cycle Departure (Novice & hand cyclists, medium and advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve. Free afternoon.
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Tuesday
07.30 Breakfast Opens
09.30 3 Cycle Departure (Novice & hand cyclists, medium and advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve. Free afternoon
16.30 Optional: Traditional Craft Workshop (fully accessible) in nearby Loulé. Copper mongering, pottery and basket weaving available at own expense.
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Optional: Beach front dinner in Maria’s at own expense
Wednesday (Rest Day)
07.30 Breakfast Opens
12.00 Departure to local winery
12.30 Lunch in local winery, followed by tour of the vineyard (fully accessible)
15:00 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve. Free afternoon.
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Thursday
07.30 Breakfast opens
09.30 3 Cycles departure (Novice & hand-cyclists, Medium, Advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve, afternoon off
16.30 Group option of Padel doubles tournament (fully accessible) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padel_(sport), available at participant’s own expense.
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Friday
07.30 Breakfast opens
09.30 3 Cycles departure (Novice & hand-cyclists, Medium, Advanced)
12.30 Lunch
14.30 Return to Wyndham Grand Algarve, afternoon off
20.00 Dinner at Wyndham Grand Algarve
Farewell meal on the last night in Bovino Steakhouse
Saturday
07.30 Breakfast opens
08.30 Transfer to Faro airport
11.25 Depart Faro
14.25 Land Dublin
