Algarve Trailriding Tours

27/01/2025

Quite a lot of online/magazine time given to the launch of the KTM 390 ADV - R bike last week. Looks alright and a nice price as well.
I guess it goes head to head with the likes of the Royal Enfield Himalaya, Maybe even the Drz400 ? and the Crf 300. I have a friend with the 390 and he was wanting a R version. I expect he'll go for it. What do you guy's think ? Could be the miracle bike needed to turn the woes of KTM round ? I see they fired the CEO last week as well. A lot of people lay the blame fairly and squarely with him. I know nothing of Stefan Pierer but some say he was quite arrogant and self centred and that led to this financial crisis. Unfair to speculate but I guess we'd all get giddy and lightheaded and perhaps feel a touch invincible if we turned a business round to a value of 3 Billion USD.

On another topic....It looks likely the next Big Bike/Adv Bike Tour will be a green light for Feb 23rd. I'll confirm 100% on Thursday.

26/01/2025

Well the stoke from this weeks ride is just about finished. What a great, challenging, satisfying scouting mission.
Here's a very quick vid. Open it, enjoy it and book yourself on the Big Bike/ADV Bike Tour. I'm looking at END OF FEB....just a few things to iron out first before a date is firmed up.

Anyone preliminarily interested just let me know....Would a Saturday be of interest as well, instead of a Sunday ????? Pls let me know.

Such a thrilling exciting and real adventerous day. We scouted a route for the next Big Bike - ADV Bike - Maxi Trail Ride out. I knew it was going to be tric...

24/01/2025

Early post from me today...I'm off to wash off 4 bikes and get my youngest boy's bike ready to sell.

It was difficult yesterday but incredibly rewarding to get round. We stopped off in a few places to have some fun both for the big bikes and the enduro bike. Here's a few pix and quick video.

Sunday night there'll be a vid uploaded.

Please come along on the next big bike adv tour. I love doing these rides but it's even better when it's shared. I'll look at a date for the next ride out over the weekend. Hope to see you.
PS. Thanx to my 2 buddies for coming along. Safer in numbers for sure.

23/01/2025

Today has been incredibly challenging. Rivers too deep to cross, hills with huge ruts in them and incredibly loose and slippy underfoot. However that's the second scouting ride done for what will be the next BIG BIKE ADV BIKE TOUR.
I've a ton of amendments to do the gpx file but I'll announce soon when it will be.
To be truthful, it feels like a serious challenge day today but I have to say, I feel great.
Anyway heavy recent rain and tricky conditions today (whiteout conditions) and heavy rain has made for some nice vid and photos. I'll try to get them uploaded soon.

22/01/2025

I have some ADV BIKE clothing. Much too small for me but if anyone is interested get in touch. All prices negotiable.

Pará pessoas mais perto me ou quem vivo aqui em Portugal, tenho algumas coisas vender.
Fazer uma oferta.

Casaco - Jacket - 25€ XL
Dainese trousers/calças 25€ M
Crivit pants - 10€ L

That's it folks. If interested drop me a line

21/01/2025

I'm definitely childish in parts of my nature. I really don't mind nor do I care if my childish behaviour isn't to everyones liking. For example, it is hammering down right now, buckets coming down and it has been doing so for over 24 hrs. It's also predicted to be just as heavy tomorrow. HOWEVER Thursday is set to be sunny/cloudy which means...dadada....Riding Thursday ought to bring me plenty of dirty,muddy,wet,puddley smiles, fun like it was as a kid splashing in big puddles.
Hence, I'm quite excited already. I'm wrapping up the second run round of the next big bike ride and knowing what some areas are going to be like, I'm hoping to get another to ride with me as some bits are challenging, scary and blown out from heavy machinary making ruts and I now will be extra challenging.

Why did I write this ? Because if you're a bit like me and prefer to offroad in the "best" time here in the Algarve....I'd say it's between Oct - March. Bear that in mind if you fancy coming down for guided Tours.
The rest of the Year is also incredible but for sure the "Best" time is as above.

We don't ride offroad (technical offroad) at all in July and August due to fire restrictions/heat/dust issues, but we do fire tracks and so riding big bikes/ADV bikes in July and August is possible.

17/01/2025

Have a great weekend folks.
2 Things coming up.

1. Big Bike/ADV Bike Tour....Into the Monchique Mountains....Wicked Route, just stunning. Will be coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled for news.

2. Spent all week working on bikes so my Sherco is almost ready for riding, then I'm back to Enduro Guiding/Teaching as well.

Bom Fim de Semana

14/01/2025

Hello,
I'm reaching out to all my followers...maybe you can share this post or message me with any connection that you think maybe able to help.

I usually restrict myself to Motorbike only related Tours but have been approached by a company in France to help them source and provide info/support for a motorised quest adventure event.

The most pressing part is right now I need to locate 100 vehicles (preferably vintage but at the moment anything will do).

Obviously I can think of approaching hire car companies but I'm wondering does anyone have any other suggestions before I contact hire car companies.

The event is due to take place in May.

08/01/2025

Oooh la la...it's raining Cats n Dogs outside. My client from Germany had his last ride today. Almost 3 weeks riding in this incredible area.
This is his third time of coming. I'm sure this is a good indicator of what the riding conditions/options are here. So if you're in any doubt about coming down...think of this chap Thomas who spends weeks here at a time.

IF anyone is interested I've a ton of ADV rider clothing to sell.
I'll make photos when I can but trousers/jackets/ and other goodies are available. Size M.

Hope to be watching this guy in the not too distant future. What a rider. More to come. Enduro GP in March.

Steve Holcombe, il neo campione in carica EnduroGP ed Enduro2 che quest'anno ha sbaragliato tutta la concorrenza in sella alla sua Beta RR 350 4T lascia la c...

07/01/2025

What about The Dakar then ?
Bikes...some amazing prototypes being tested in the electric sector and for the petrol dirtbike sector it's so great to see some "other" names being represented.
Hero, always in the battle but I've never seen a hero bike in Europe, Kove still running but Mason Kleins bike with some big issues yesterday, Rieju...cool to see as to be honest I would be tempted to buy one, Fantic, nice that they are in it and finally HOTO....until 12 hours ago...I'd never even heard of them.
10% of motorbike entries are Chinese Bikes....something to consider....Will KTM be there next year ? No GasGas this year.

Of course making a winner prediction so early on is ridiculous BUT....I'm going to say Ricky Brabec. WHO ARE YOU GOING FOR ?

I'm closely following James Hillier as he is racing for WTF on a Kove and I know the Team owner (slightly). Good luck for him.

BTW - 23 Portuguese competitors are in this years Dakar....staggering amount....there must be something in the water here...lol.

07/01/2025

I'd say this is the best time of the year for riding bikes, full stop.
That includes bicycle bikes as well.
If you ride MTB or road bikes why not book up one of our holiday homes and come enjoy the winter sunshine.

06/01/2025

Olá, alguém quer comprar um pneu de Michelin Tracker mais um bib mousse de Michelin. Traseiro. 120/90/18. Como novo. Usado apenas uma vez. Custo originalmente 200€ estou pedir 90€. PayPal ou dinheiro.

Michelin Tracker plus Michelin bib mousse. Practically new. 1 ride only. Original price was 200€ am asking 90€. PayPal or cash. Rear 120/90/18

05/01/2025

The good news is there are 2 riders ( from Germany and the UK) making the most of the services ATT provides.
2 lads are out riding about and pushing themselves hard on the local terrain.
The garage and a lot of tools have been heavily used this week with service work and tyre changes and repairs being carried out.
Remember:-
ATT provides guiding duties, 2 wonderful holiday homes, free use of tools, instruction and location services for either Enduro or ADV Bike riders.

Drop me a line and see if I can help you out.

Let's catchup with Dakar News tomorrow.

01/01/2025

Unfortunately the seal on my waterpump has gone. I've water pi***ng out the waterpump. It means the ride on Jan 3rd and 4th is now cancelled. Riders have been informed that were already signed up.

Great start to the New Year...lol.

I'll try to get a new seal asap but at this time of year, not sure when that will be.

Very Sorry. If I can re-schedule I'll post on here.

Anyone looking for riding and accommodation pls drop me a line. Dates for the Moto GP in November have been booked today in the Villa, which leaves our beautiful cottage.

30/12/2024

I guess if you don't self promote, no one else is going to do it for you, so:-
Algarve Trailriding Tours owns 2 wonderful holiday homes quite close to the ocean and beaches.
Provides guided Tours (and soon trips as well) for offroad riders on their own bikes.
We can guide small or large groups. Have safe storage for your bikes with a large garage where you can use all tools for free.
Want some instruction? Have been teaching since 2016 Enduro or ADV bike.
If you're looking for an adventure in 2025, really, you can't go wrong by coming to the Algarve.

29/12/2024

Evening everyone. Today I was so thrilled to make a little boy's dream come true. David is only 7 and has been dreaming of riding a dirtbike for over a year now.
Today his dream came alive. Superb balance and angelic throttle control meant after an hour he was riding along by himself and after 2 hrs was doing figure 8's with his foot out leaning into the corner. Awesome stuff.

Jan 3rd and 4th.... Experienced riders Tour. Come along but please advise now... If you're coming.
We are 4 so far.

Me Muggins - Sherco 300
Reinhard - EXC 450
Thomas - Husky 350
Simon - TBi 300

29/12/2024

I'm fascinated by the KTM catastrophy. I suspected the re-configuring story is just a way to alay shareholder fears of an imminent "collapse".
Would you worry about buying a brand new KTM this week? What's your thoughts. I've seen 3 or 4 local dealers making big advertisement with special discounts on the KTM brand.
This video is fascinating and accurate.
When I turned on the phone this morning a local headline is Lewis Hamilton may become the new boss of KTM, that's clickbait I believe.

Check out this video. Very interesting.

https://youtu.be/wQ0OQFYVbWQ?si=pbUIBfQmpsyFB8a7