Sports & Social Lisbon

Aug 15th - 80km road ride and praia fluvial

Sat, Aug 15 · 7:45 AM WEST

Santa Apolónia, Av. Infante Dom Henrique 1, Lisboa, PT

Hi Bike Buds! 🚴

It's summer, so #FollowTheCalves 🦵🏻 are going swimming! Praia Fluvial dos Olhos de Agua. As we continue exploring Portugal and trying to stay cool, we'll ride to another great Praia Fluvial. Relaxed pace with breaks, and of course a nice long swim/lunch/snack break after ~50km. We'll take Regional trains for flexibility since the IC trains require bike reservations and also have very limited bike spots. Planned as an A-to-B ride, but very easy to do A-to-A ride without any extra distance, in case you have a car and want to drive.

Itinerary
Saturday, 15th Aug, 2026:

• 07.45-09.19 train from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento:
• Road ride 50km.
• Swim/lunch/relax at Praia Fluvial dos Olhos de Agua.
• Continue ride to Vale de Figueira (75km total) or Santarem (85km total), or back to Entroncamento (80km total).
• Several train options back to Lisboa, depending on how long we spend at the beach.

Bike hire

• We mostly ride road and gravel bikes, although any bike could work if you can do 50km non-stop on it.
• We recommend Lisbon Bike Rentals as they have really good quality bikes and are opposite Cais Do Sodre station.
• You can also try Biclas for some cheaper options.
• We advise against electric bikes - they are too heavy to carry and go too slow on the flats.

Transport

• You are responsible for buying your own train tickets. Tickets can be booked online, through the CP app, or in person at a train station. Let me know if you plan to take a different train.
• Of course, you can join the train at another station such as Oriente, for example, if more convenient.

What to bring

• Breathable clothes (we wear lycra, but that's not obligatory, just handy for pockets)
• Snacks (electrolytes, glucose etc. are small but helpful for tough stretches). There is a small cafe at the river.
• It will be HOT. Do not come without water (preferably 2 bottles) and a helmet!
• Anything you want for swimming.
• An appetite for some ice cream, an adventure and some fun!

Cordial Calves,
Alex and Bike Buds

FAQs:

• Do you have WhatsApp group? Yes, join please join here for important logistical updates. A small whatsapp group will be created for those who sign up.
• Do you require any special skills? Yes, see body of invitation.
• What happens if I get a puncture? We recommend bringing a repair kit and a spare inner tube. If you aren't up to speed on fixing flats, we will help you! If none of that works, taxi to the nearest station.

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.