Sun, Nov 2 · 8:15 AM WEST
Hi Bike Buds! 🚴
#FollowTheCalves 🦵🏻 are heading to the hills of Vila Velha de Ródão! It'll be a road bike ride of 100km, with an incline of 1500m.
Itinerary
The ride starts in Vila Velha de Ródão at 11am on Sunday November 2nd.
You can arrive by car or by train. The direct train that you can book a bike onto is Lisbon Santa Apolonia 08.15-Vila Velha de Rodao 10.38. It also stops at Lisbon Oriente en route. The hosts will be on that train. At the time this invitation goes out, there are 4 tickets left, and the price is €9. There are also regional trains, but you can't guarantee the conductor will let you on (it depends on capacity on the day).
We will cycle 100km until evening (route will be shared in the Cycling Whatsapp group).
Dinner will be at Rupestre Arts Hotel Ródão. The hosts will also be sleeping here, but you are of course welcome to stay anywhere within a reasonable distance of the Vila Velha de Ródão train station. You can discuss room shares in the Whatsapp group if you wish.
Monday November 3rd
Train back from Vila Velha de Ródão station to Lisbon (Oriente or Santa Apolonia).
The organisers will leave on the 9.02-11.20 train. At the time of writing there were 3 tickets left. There are earlier options if you need to be back for 9am, and later options if you want to relax. Just make sure you book a train that allows you to reserve a bike.
Bike
We ride road and gravel bikes
We advise against electric bikes - they are too heavy to carry and go too slow on the flats. They also don't fit into the bike holders on the train.
What to bring
Breathable clothes as the forecast suggests it will be around 25°C (we wear ironic lycra, but that's not obligatory, just handy for pockets)
Snacks (nuts, protein balls, glucose etc. are small but helpful for tough stretches)
Do not come without water (preferably 2 bottles) and a helmet!
Anything you need to stay overnight (we'll drop off bags at the hotel before we start the ride)
An appetite for some ice cream, an adventure and some fun!
Cordial Calves,
FAQs:
Do you have WhatsApp group? Yes, join the Cycling group for updates here https://sportlisbon.club/whatsapp/
Do you require any special skills? Yes, see body of invitation.
What happens if I get a puncture? We recommend bringing a spare inner tube. Failing that, XL taxi to the nearest bike shop / the station is the fall back option.
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability By signing up as a member of the Sports & Social Meetup group and/or attending this event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that practicing sports can be dangerous and fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment; You and your successors agree to hold all Organizers and other Sports & Social members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury or death.
