Meeting in Silves the Riders took the hilly road across to São Marcos da Serra before heading further north via Nave Redonda and West towards São Teotonio on some beautiful roads with gentle sweeping bends allowing the two groups to move at a nice steady pace.

Just outside Santo António, the group paused for a refreshment break for a coffee or a cool drink. Then it was on towards the village of Odeceixe with its lovely coastal views and following the river banks to the Atlantic Ocean beach. After a stop for photos continuing on via Aljezur for an excellent lunch served by Ana Sofia and the staff at restaurant Fonte do Vale in Vale da Telha.


Credits: Supplied Image; Author: David Shirley, David Ashcroft, Philippe Payen;

The ride was organized by Philippe Payen and David Shirley who were assisted on the day by Peter Kenyon and Leo Laurense.


Credits: Supplied Image; Author: David Shirley, David Ashcroft, Philippe Payen;

On the same day, a ride was organized by Andrew Chilton on the gravel roads around the same area and all groups met up for lunch at the Fonte do Vale restaurant.